GAC Empow 2021– car dimensions: 4700 mm long, 1850 mm wide and 1432 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,345 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 543 litres.
The cabin has a standard 10.25-inch touchscreen. Apple CarPlay comes on most grades along with CarLife and HiCar, while the top grade uses the ADiGO system. Climate is manual on the base and dual-zone automatic with rear vents higher up. Cruise is fixed on entry grades and adaptive on mid and top. Rear parking sensors are common, with front sensors and 360 camera on higher grades. AEB, lane keep and blind-spot warning arrive from mid grades upward as part of L2 aids.
Boot space is 543 litres with seats up. The rear seats fold in a 60/40 split to expand the load area for larger items.
Payload sits around 375 kg based on published curb and gross weights. No towing figures appear in the specs. The car suits everyday passenger and light load use with its multi-link rear suspension and standard electronic parking brake.
The cabin has a sporty layout with dual 10.25-inch screens, 32-color ambient lighting on mid and higher grades, and dual-zone automatic climate control with rear vents and CN95 filter plus plasma generator. Front seats are leather or faux-leather with heating on most grades above entry and power adjustment (6-way driver standard on mid grades, up to 10-way with memory and lumbar on top). ventilation appears on select higher trims. Electric sunroof is common from mid grades while fixed panoramic roof is optional on some. Noise insulation feels solid for the class with supportive seats that hold well on longer drives and decent rear space for a compact sedan.
Runs on 92-octane gasoline with NEDC combined fuel use of 5.7 L/100 km or WLTC around 5.96 L/100 km.
Service interval starts with free first service at 5,000 km then every 5,000 km. small service costs roughly 300-600 yuan.
Warranty is 3 years or 100,000 km.
C-IASI results: occupant G, pedestrian G, active safety A, crashworthiness/repair P.
Standard safety includes dual front airbags, front side airbags, side curtains (6 total on most), ESP, ABS, EBD, HBA, HHC, TPMS, and ISOFIX. AEB, FCW, LDW, LKA and ACC available from mid grades.
The 1.5T engine is tuned for 92-octane fuel and delivers official combined consumption figures of 5.7 L/100 km under NEDC or about 5.96 L/100 km under WLTC. Real-world mixed driving typically sits higher but remains reasonable for a turbo sports sedan in this size.
Routine servicing begins with a free first visit at 5,000 km and continues at 5,000 km intervals thereafter. Basic oil and filter changes stay inexpensive at a few hundred yuan each. larger services that include spark plugs or other items cost more but overall ownership costs stay accessible for the segment.
Passive safety centers on a high-strength body with six airbags (front, side and curtain) on the majority of grades plus ESP, ABS with EBD, brake assist, hill-hold and direct TPMS. Mid and higher trims add AEB with pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane keep assist and adaptive cruise. C-IASI testing gave G ratings for occupant and pedestrian protection, A for active safety and P for crashworthiness and repair economy.
Keeping the car is straightforward: follow the 5,000 km service cadence, use the recommended 92-octane fuel, and take advantage of the 3-year/100,000 km warranty. Higher trims bring more driver aids and comfort items that reduce daily fatigue, while the overall mechanical package (1.5T plus 7-speed wet DCT) has proven durable with normal care.
Length 4700 mm, Width 1850 mm, Height 1432 mm, Wheelbase 2736 mm (Empow 2021-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, GAC Motor Empow Owner's Manual technical data, full-load minimum ground clearance is only given as ≥112 mm, GAC Motor China 影豹 1.5T.