ATTRACTING ATTENTION IN STYLE

Grant Adlam

CEO, Influencer and Triathlete

Over the past few weeks, I have been enjoying the driving pleasure of a large variety of cars. The last two both have noticeable features that make them stand out on the road and attracted attention wherever I travelled.

The GAC GS3 Emzoom 1.5T R-Style is truly impressive. When it arrived in my driveway, its unique blue colour scheme with orange accents made me think, "Wow, this looks sporty." And it really is. Once you press the accelerator and switch to sport mode, you need to hold on to your seat belt. It takes off instantly.

When I took the Emzoom to the print shop to pick up books or delivered items for a businesswoman, everyone stepped outside to have a look. It's definitely eye-catching. The same thing happened at the framing shop. As soon as it arrived, the entire workshop came out to see it.

At the KZN Top Business Women event at the Radisson Durban Umhlanga Hotel, the video crew and technical team were drawn to it. When I arrived at the loading zone at the back of the Radisson, the roar of this impressive car caught everyone's attention, and all the young people had to come and check it out. It was an immediate hit.

My wife Gayle and I visited the Berg and stayed at The Cavern for the weekend. Despite the heavy rain, it turned out to be a fantastic weekend. Upon our arrival, Gayle was absolutely thrilled. We had an unexpected guest leading a guided walk on wildflowers; none other than Elsa Pooley, a botanical artist and practicing botanist with over 40 years of experience in the field.

But let's not get sidetracked from the vehicle... when we returned to the car, guess what? Everyone who passed by the car stopped to admire it; it was a conversation starter. And just to remind you, these conversations took place in the pouring rain

All in all, the GAC GS3 Emzoom 1.5T R-Style is a super bold-looking, packed-with-features compact crossover that gives you awesome bang for your buck. It grabs the attention of both older and younger drivers, and if you're hunting for a stylish, smart ride, it's a total joy to drive and I was sad when it was collected.

The next car I drove was equally of interest. The GWM Tank 300 (2AT 4WD) diesel has a totally different look and feel but also immediately grabbed attention. At the weekly family dinner, the men were very quick to gather around the car, climb in to have a closer look at the interior and to offer their opinions. Here was a car they would be delighted to own!

They praised its comfortable interior space, which offers a vast array of features often found in much more expensive vehicles. These include a fully integrated 2.3-inch touchscreen, Nappa leather, heated/ventilated/massaging seats, and a full safety suite. The analogue clock was a special touch.

The Tank 300 provided a smooth quiet ride which handled well on my daily drives around town to visit clients – both on the open roads and in traffic. I enjoyed the manoeuvrability and the ease with which I could park at the gym.

In addition, the Tank 300 is considered a highly capable and value-for-money off-roader in the adventure SUV segment. The 3-tonne braked towing capacity, making it suitable for families and adventurers.

This was another car I was sorry to see leave my driveway.

The GWM Tank 300 (2AT 4WD) diesel - Grant Adlam (Gateway Virgin Active)

GAC GS3 Emzoom 1.5T R-Style Review - Grant Adlam - The Cavern.

The GWM Tank 300 (2AT 4WD) diesel - Motoer Sense