GAC Group Achieved Another Top Rating with GAC EMKOO
ASEAN NCAP – SAFER CARS FOR ASEAN REGION
GAC Group Achieved Another Top Rating with GAC EMKOO
Kajang, Malaysia, 17 September 2025 – The Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC Group) achieved another milestone in the latest test conducted by the New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP). The vehicle safety programme for the South-East Asia region assessed the brand’s second model, the GAC EMKOO. ASEAN NCAP, hosted by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) in collaboration with Global NCAP, continues to drive improvements in regional vehicle safety by providing independent safety information for consumers and encouraging the adoption of advanced safety technologies.
In the recent ASEAN NCAP assessment, the new GAC EMKOO achieved an overall score of 84.96 points and was awarded a 5-Star ASEAN NCAP rating. From ASEAN NCAP’s four assessment categories, the 5-seater SUV recorded 37.88 points for the Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), 16.01 points for the Child Occupant Protection (COP), 18.57 points for the Safety Assist (SA) and 12.50 points for the Motorcyclist Safety (MS).
The model, assembled both in Malaysia and China, is equipped with several key safety technologies as standard, including six airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Seatbelt Reminder System (SBR) for both frontal and rear occupants, Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) City, AEB Inter-Urban, AEB Pedestrian, Lane Departure Warning System (LDW), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Auto High Beam (AHB) and Pedestrian Protection (PP). The GAC EMKOO also fulfilled the ASEAN NCAP’s Advanced Motorcycle Safety Technology (MST) assessment with the fitment of AEB for motorcycles available as standard equipment in all its variants. In addition, Blind Spot Detection (BSD) technology on both sides of the vehicle and Rear Seat Occupant Detection are available as an optional fitment across its variants.
ASEAN NCAP conducted frontal offset and side impact tests on the EMKOO, with results indicating an overall stable structure that effectively protects its occupants. Data from the test dummies showed marginal protection was given to the driver’s chest, and there was adequate protection at the driver’s lower legs. Furthermore, in the model’s dynamic assessment, the child dummies were assessed using adult seatbelts with an overall good protection was provided to the test dummies. Nevertheless, the SUV is equipped with ISOFIX as standard. ASEAN NCAP also conducted assessments on the active safety technologies installed inside the SUV, namely AEB City, AEB Inter-Urban, and BSD, to evaluate the effectiveness of these technologies. Details on the passive and active safety performances of the GAC EMKOO can be obtained from the ASEAN NCAP official website.
ASEAN NCAP extends our sincere congratulations to GAC EMKOO for achieving the esteemed 5- Star ASEAN NCAP rating. With the increasing number of Chinese automobile brands entering the ASEAN market, GAC has taken commendable actions to ensure that its models are equipped with various crucial advanced safety technologies as standard fitment across all its variants. The result demonstrates that the model meets ASEAN NCAP’s requirements for advanced safety technologies in terms of vehicle safety, innovation and quality, ensuring better protection for drivers, passengers and road users alike. This result contributes to ASEAN NCAP’s ongoing mission to raise vehicle safety standards across the region.
The current ASEAN NCAP 2021–2025 assessment protocol encompasses four assessment domains, with AOP covering 40.00 points of the overall score, and COP, SA, and MS each contributing 20.00 points of the overall score. This year, 2025, marks the final year of the 2021– 2025 assessment protocol. Assessment under the 2026–2030 protocol will commence in January 2026.
