This recognition by the South African Guild of Mobility Journalists (SAGMJ) highlights the brand’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and the continuous pursuit of automotive perfection.

The COTY competition, now in its 39th year, is a hallmark of automotive distinction in South Africa. The award, adjudicated by a panel of 27 respected jurors from across various media platforms, evaluates vehicles on a broad range of criteria, including technological advancements, performance, design, safety, and overall market impact.

"We are both honoured and thrilled to have the GAC GS3 EMZOOM recognized as a finalist for the 2025 COTY," said Bianca Naude, PR Manager at GAC Motor South Africa. "This achievement reflects the hard work, innovation, and quality that our team has put into creating vehicles that not only meet but exceed the expectations of modern drivers. We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the other finalists and wish them the best of luck in the upcoming testing process."

The GAC GS3 EMZOOM, a stylish and performance-driven SUV, has impressed jurors with its advanced engineering, fuel efficiency, and cutting-edge technology, making it a true contender for the prestigious title of South African Car of the Year.

In addition to the outstanding features offered by the Emzoom it also comes standard with a groundbreaking Lifetime Warranty, that includes unlimited mileage and unlimited years—a first in the motoring industry and undoubtedly best-in-class.

All that value and all that car with a starting price of R419 900.

"An overarching theme of excellence has long defined the spirit of SA COTY," said Thami Masemola, Chairman of the COTY committee. "Each year, the competition gets more competitive as new technologies emerge and manufacturers strive to provide consumers with better and more innovative choices. The addition of categories and the inclusion of new models in the competition has made the COTY awards even more significant."

GAC Motor is proud to be part of this exceptional competition and looks forward to the results of the two-day testing phase. We also wish the best of luck to all the other finalists and extend our congratulations to everyone competing in the 2025 awards.

The COTY 2025 winners will be announced later this year, following a comprehensive voting process and a final review by the jury.

For more information about GAC Motor South Africa and the GAC GS3 EMZOOM, please visit www.gacmotor.co.za.

This year’s COTY 2025 finalists represent the best of what the automotive industry has to offer. GAC Motor South Africa is honoured to have two vehicles in the running and is excited to see what the future holds for the GAC GS3 EMZOOM as it competes for this esteemed recognition.