Salvador Caetano South Africa, the official distributor of GAC Motor in South Africa, has officially thrown down the gauntlet in the compact SUV segment. Last week Wednesday, the automotive landscape shifted as they officially introduced the all-new GAC Emzoom Nova—a head-turning, tech-packed crossover priced at a jaw-dropping R359,900.
Following the successful South African launch of the Emzoom range in August 2024, the Nova has officially joined its stablemates, the Emzoom Executive and the Emzoom R-Style. Built for drivers who refuse to compromise, this exciting new variant tears up the old rulebook, delivering premium futuristic styling, sports-car acceleration, and absolute, unmatched value for money.
Class-Leading Muscle Meets Eco-Friendly Hustle
The Emzoom Nova packs a serious punch. Under the hood screams GAC’s advanced Third-Generation 1.5L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine, turning every daily commute into a thrill ride.
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Pure Performance: Unleashes a massive 130 kW of power and 270 Nm of asphalt-gripping torque.
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Track-Tested Sprint: Races from 0-100 km/h in a flat 8.0 seconds.
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German-Engineered Precision: Power flows seamlessly through a high-performance German Schaeffler 7-speed Wet Dual-Clutch Transmission (7WDCT) that drops shift times to a microscopic 0.2 seconds while maintaining a flawless 96% efficiency rating.
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Fuel-Sipping Economy: Despite the heavy-hitting power, it boasts a highly efficient fuel consumption of just 6.2L/100km.
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Mood-Adapting Drive Modes: Switch up the vibe instantly with an electronic gearshift and three distinct driving modes: Eco for effortless fuel efficiency, Comfort for your smooth daily cruise, or Sport for an aggressive, ultra-responsive powertrain and steering wheel thrill.
“Star Diamond Shadow” Design: Turn Heads
The Emzoom Nova doesn’t just arrive; it makes an entrance. Embracing GAC’s striking “Star Diamond Shadow” design language, it commands the road with a fierce, redesigned front grille and razor-sharp geometric lines highlighted by LED Daytime Running Lights.
The exterior drama gets dialed up with premium, aerodynamic hidden door handles that automatically blend into the bodywork and newly designed, aggressive 17-inch alloy wheels. Buyers can express their personal style with a palette of ultra-modern body colors: the fiery new Fast Red, Graphene Grey, Moonlight Grey, Star Silver, Solid White, or the electrifying Galaxy Lilac.
Step Into the Cockpit of the Future
Inside, the Emzoom Nova flips the script on traditional, basic entry-level interiors, welcoming you into a spacious, high-tech sanctuary:
Premium Seating: Sink into custom-crafted, ultra-supportive Synthetic Leather + Fabric combination seats.
Unmatched Space: Enjoy massive passenger space with generous legroom and a highly versatile cargo area ready for any adventure.
Next-Gen Connectivity: Anchor your drive with a crystal-clear 10.25-inch HD touchscreen display.
Standard Tech Weaponry: Seamless Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, intelligent Remote Start Function via your key fob, Keyless Entry, an Electronic Parking Brake, and a multi-function steering wheel with Cruise Control.
5-Star Safety with an Unmatched Value Knockout
Peace of mind comes standard. Engineered on the heavy-duty GAC Mega Chassis, the Nova is constructed with a 58.9% high-strength steel body cage and state-of-the-art crash tech, earning a flawless 5-Star ASEAN NCAP Safety Rating. Standard driver guards include Rear Parking Sensors and Hill-start Hold Control.
To seal the deal on the ultimate ownership proposition, Salvador Caetano South Africa includes an incredible Lifetime Engine Warranty for the first owner and a standard 2-Year / 30,000 km Service Plan.
Out of This World (Literally)
To truly send the star of the show into orbit and live up to its super-NOVA identity, GAC South Africa went a step further for last week’s rollout—officially naming and registering an actual star in the night sky as the “GAC EMZOOM NOVA”!
Registered via Star-Registration.com (Registry Number: 1124-15464-2693664), this celestial powerhouse shines with a magnitude of 6.42 and a B3V spectral type, ready to be spotted at coordinates RA/DEC: 10h 13m 21.2s -61° 39′ 31.8″!
Get Ready to Zoom
The revolution has arrived. Following its spectacular premiere last week, the GAC Emzoom Nova is now fully deployed and available across Salvador Caetano’s rapidly expanding nationwide dealer network.
Stop settling. Start zooming.
