China’s Guangzhou Automotive Company (GAC Motors) is
planning a multi-pronged approach to enter the U.S. market in 2019. Two
vehicles that will go on sale is a production version of the striking Enverge
SUV and the GA4, is a sedan that was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show.
Besides powertrain options for the GA4, there isn’t
a lot of available information for the sedan. The sedan will be available in
two different powertrains: a 1.3-liter or a 1.5-liter engine. Specs for the
engines aren’t available.
As far as tech features are concerned, we know that
the sedan will offer consumers with remote engine control via a smartphone, and
Android-based software for the infotainment system. Besides those tidbits of
information, everything’s pretty much up in the air for the GA4. And GAC didn’t
release a lot of pictures for the car, making it even more difficult to see
what it’s fitted with.
The four-door model isn’t anything special on the
outside, which is a shame as the midsize sedan segment is ripe for change at
the moment. The front end mimics that of the previous generation of the Mazda6
sedan, but has a lot more chrome. The grille is comprised of
three horizontal chrome bars. The air intake on the lower part of the front fascia
also has a chrome trim piece, while a trim element on the hood is made from
chrome, as well.
The rear end doesn’t have nearly as many shiny
materials, as there’s just one trim piece on the bottom of the bumper. Overall,
the GA4 features a chunky design that’s uninspiring. Unfortunately, it’s the
same situation on the inside of the car.
A quick glance at the interior and we’re having déjÃ
vu of being inside a Kia. And it’s not one of Kia’s more modern, better
designs, but one from a time when the automaker was just starting to get its
act together. There’s a decently-sized screen that’s integrated into the dash,
but other than that, it’s pretty standard stuff on the inside.
