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Product Comparison: Geely Coolray vs GAC GS3
Main Features & Specifications
Both the Geely Coolray and GAC GS3 are compact, youth-oriented crossovers featuring turbocharged 1.5L four-cylinder engines paired with robotic gearboxes.
- Engine Power:
- Geely Coolray (modified for Russia): 147 hp
- GAC GS3: 170 hp
- Fuel Requirements: Both recommend 95 RON gasoline.
- Fuel Economy: GAC GS3 offers slightly better fuel economy (~200 ml less per 100 km).
- Cooling System: GS3 has a more sophisticated intercooler with liquid cooling and dual cooling tanks, improving stability in hot weather.
- Drive Type: Both are front-wheel drive; no all-wheel drive options available.
- Ground Clearance: Both effectively have about 17 cm clearance due to protective elements, despite GS3’s claimed 19 cm.
- Maintenance:
- Interval: 10,000 km for both.
- Cost: GS3 maintenance is cheaper (~11,000 rubles vs 20,000+ for Coolray), with potential for even lower prices online.
- Acceleration:
- Coolray: 0-100 km/h in ~8.9 seconds (officially 8.1s)
- GS3: Measured at ~8.4 seconds (no official data)
- Driving Modes: Both have sport modes; GS3’s sport mode displays coolant temperature and boost pressure data.
Design & Exterior
- GAC GS3:
- Angular, faceted, sporty design
- 19-inch wheels with high-quality Schlen Pilot SR tires
- Triple-diode turn signal repeaters
- No rear window wiper (may affect rear visibility and cleanliness)
- Geely Coolray:
- 18-inch wheels with orange rims
- Retractable door handles
- Matte paint finish
- Four real exhaust pipes (GS3 has fake dual exhaust plugs)
Interior & Comfort
- Instrument Panel:
- Coolray: Larger panel but replaces traditional round dials with digital stripes and numbers, which may be harder to read.
- GS3: Smaller dashboard screen (~10 inches vs Coolray’s 12 inches) but retains physical climate control knobs (single-zone on both).
- Seating:
- GS3: Ventilated front seats and heated rear seats.
- Coolray: Heated seats for all but no ventilation.
- Steering Wheel:
- GS3: Leather-wrapped with rally-style center marker.
- Coolray: Simpler design.
- Technology & Features:
- GS3 includes wireless charging, surround view camera system, and a more convenient gear selector (single pull for shifting and sport mode activation).
- Coolray’s gear selector requires pulling twice to shift; manual gear selection is no longer available.
- Sound Insulation & Suspension:
- GS3: Noticeably worse sound insulation, more road noise, and a stiffer suspension causing a nervous, harsh ride.
- Coolray: Better sound insulation and a more balanced suspension tuned for comfort and driving pleasure.
- Additional Interior Features:
- Both have ambient lighting, similar ergonomic layouts, large door pockets, and two-tiered center consoles.
Space & Practicality
- Rear Passenger Space:
- Comparable in both models.
- GS3 offers a flat floor with no central tunnel and rear air vents but no heated rear seats.
- Coolray has a small central tunnel, heated rear seats, and slightly more rear headroom.
- Trunk Volume:
- GS3: Approximately 341 liters.
- Coolray: Approximately 330 liters.
- Trunk Features:
- GS3’s trunk is wider by about 10 cm and has an adjustable floor height but lacks hooks, a cargo cover, or a 12V outlet.
- Coolray’s trunk has better finishing and practical features like a niche for carrying fluids.
Build Quality & Corrosion Protection
- Coolray:
- Galvanized body parts.
- Paint thickness around 100 microns.
- GS3:
- Thicker paint (150-180 microns) but no galvanization.
- Both cars offer reasonable corrosion protection for their class, but Coolray’s galvanization provides better long-term protection.
User Experience & Driving
- Driving Feel:
- Coolray praised for its “driver’s character,” with direct steering feedback.
- GS3 is more dynamic and quicker but suffers from harsh suspension and poor sound insulation, reducing comfort for daily or long drives.
- Engine & Suspension:
- Coolray’s engine vibrations are noticeable but manageable.
- GS3’s engine runs quietly.
- GS3’s suspension is very stiff, causing excessive road noise and vibrations on uneven surfaces.
- Traction: Both lack all-wheel drive options, limiting traction in challenging conditions.
Pros & Cons
Geely Coolray
Pros:
- Better sound insulation
- Balanced suspension for comfort and driving
- Galvanized body parts for corrosion protection
- Heated rear seats
- Better trunk finishing and practical features
- Large multimedia screen
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind spot monitoring
Cons:
- Slightly less powerful engine (147 hp)
- Less convenient gear selector
- No ventilated seats
- No rear window wiper
- Instrument panel harder to read
- More expensive maintenance
GAC GS3
Pros:
- More powerful engine (170 hp)
- Better acceleration
- More sophisticated intercooler system
- Cheaper maintenance
- Ventilated front seats and heated front seats
- Wireless charging
- Surround view camera system
- Sportier exterior design
- Larger wheels with better tires
Cons:
- Poor sound insulation
- Very stiff suspension causing harsh ride
- No galvanized body parts (higher corrosion risk)
- No heated rear seats
- Smaller multimedia screen
- No rear window wiper
- Trunk lacks practical features
Additional Notes
- Both vehicles are front-wheel drive city crossovers aimed at young buyers.
- GS3 is priced slightly lower (~20,000 rubles less) in top trims.
- GS3’s sportiness may appeal to enthusiasts but compromises comfort and noise levels.
- Coolray is more established with a larger dealer network and better resale/maintenance support.
- Both lack all-wheel drive and full climate control options.
- GS3’s rear window design without a wiper may cause visibility issues.
- GS3’s sport suspension and 19-inch wheels may not suit daily urban driving comfort.
- Coolray’s more refined cabin materials and features suit longer ownership.
Overall Verdict
The Geely Coolray is a more balanced and comfortable choice with better sound insulation, build quality, and practical features. It is ideal for buyers prioritizing comfort and reliability.
The GAC GS3 offers more power, a sportier design, and modern tech features but compromises heavily on ride comfort, noise insulation, and corrosion protection.
- For daily city driving and longer ownership, Coolray is recommended.
- For buyers seeking a more dynamic, youthful, and affordable crossover willing to tolerate harsher ride and noise, GS3 is an interesting alternative.
Ultimately, the choice depends on preference between comfort and sportiness, with Coolray being the safer, proven option and GS3 the more aggressive newcomer.
Different Speaker Perspectives
- Igor Sirin (main reviewer): Provides detailed technical comparisons, driving impressions, and practical advice.
- Subjective views on styling and comfort show a mild preference for Coolray’s overall balance.
- Maintenance costs and dealer network observations highlight Coolray’s advantage.
- Enthusiastic remarks on GS3’s engine and sport mode contrast with criticism of its suspension and sound insulation.
- The video concludes by inviting viewers to choose between the “faster, more modern, youthful, and slightly more affordable” GS3 or the “familiar, time-tested” Coolray.
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