GAC Motor Philippines’ entry into the sports sedan market, the Empow, is offered with a Php 50,000 cash discount at the 2023 Auto Focus Test Drive Festival.
GAC Empow
The cash discount is available on the base GS and mid-spec GB variants. After the discount, the Empow GS and GB can be availed of with Auto Focus special prices of Php 1,085,000 and Php 1,165,000, respectively.
For the price, you get a sports sedan fitted with standard features such as LED headlamps, air filter (PM1), 7-inch instrument panel, 10.25-inch infotainment system with Smartphone connection (Apple CarPlay) and Bluetooth, and passive entry and start functions.
It gets a sporty-looking cabin
Opt for the GAC Empow GB and you get to benefit from an Advanced Driving Assistance System (ADAS). This provides driving assistive functions such as Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Keep Assist (LKA), and Traffic Jam Assist (TJA), among others.
Under the hood is a standard 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine capable of generating 174 horsepower and 270 Nm of torque. It sends power exclusively to the front wheels via a 7-speed wet Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). The Chinese automaker claims that the vehicle can go from zero to 100 km/h in 6.95 seconds.
GAC Motor enters the sports sedan market with the Empow
To see which GAC Empow would fancy your tickle, visit this year’s Auto Focus Test Drive Festival and drive the sedan. It is happening at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds until May 7, 2023. Gates are open from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and admission is free.
While you’re at it, you might want to check out the flagship GE variant of the Empow put on display at the GAC Motor booth. This variant adds exclusive bits including 18-inch alloy wheels, power-folding side mirrors, dual-zone climate control, and multi-color ambient lighting. Most importantly, the GE variant is equipped with paddle shifters, complementing the sporty nature of the sedan.
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Know more about GAC Empow 2024
The GAC Empow is a five-seater, four-door sedan. In the Philippine market, it has three different variants. There’s the base GS DCT priced at Php 1,225,000, the midspec GB DCT which can be had for Php 1,305,000, and the top-spec GE GCT which retails at Php 1,348,000.
Powering the GAC Empow is a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 gasoline engine that’s capable of producing up to 168 horsepower and 270 Nm of torque. Power is then sent to its front wheels via a seven-speed wet-type dual-clutch automatic gearbox.
Size-wise, the Empow is 4,700mm long, 1,850mm wide, and 1,432mm in height. Its wheelbase then spans 2,736mm.
Locally, the 2024 GAC Empow competes against the Toyota Corolla Altis, Honda Civic, MG6, among others.
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GAC Empow Launch
The GAC Empow was initially introduced at the 2020 Guangzhou Auto Show. Following that, the sedan was shown off at the 2022 MIAS as a preview. It then made its official Philippine market debut in January 2023.
GAC Empow Exterior
The GAC Empow comes in the guise of a sporty-looking compact sedan. On its front are LED headlamps, and LED daytime running lamps. It also comes with rain-sensing wipers and heated auto-folding mirrors.
Depending on the trim, it then rides on a set of 16-inch, 17-inch, or 18-inch alloy wheels.
GAC Empow Interior
Up to five can occupy the GAC Empow. Everyone inside is then kept cool by a dual-zone automatic air-conditioner. Its seats are then trimmed with PVC leather, though some variants use fabric.
Also present aboard the Empow are ambient lighting, and a power sunroof. The driver is then provided with leather-wrapped steering wheel, a digital gauge cluster, a six-way power adjustable driver’s seat, and a push-to-start button, among others.
GAC Empow Tech & Safety
Keeping the Empow’s occupants entertained is a 10.25-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, and USB connectivity. It is then linked to a total of 2 or 6 speakers depending on the variant.
Upper trims of the Empow then come with adaptive cruise control, high-beam assist, forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, and traffic jam assist.
Standard on all variants are dual front airbags, anti-lock braking, rear parking sensors, ISOFIX child seat anchors, an engine immobilizer, a tire pressure monitor, an electronic parking brake, hill-start control, stability control, etc.
Other trims present on the higher spec Empow trims include front side and side curtain airbags, a reverse camera, a rear-view camera, and front sensors.
GAC Empow Engine & Chassis
Under the hood of the Empow is a 1.5-liter turbo inline-4 gasoline engine that can produce up to 168 horsepower and 270 Nm of torque. Power is sent to its front wheels via a seven-speed wet-type dual-clutch transmission.
The GAC Empow is a compact, front-engine, front-wheel-drive sedan. It uses a MacPherson strut transmission and a multi-link rear suspension. Braking is then handled by disc brakes for all four wheels.
There are four different color options for the GAC Empow. There’s Ivory White, Moonlight Grey, Elegant Black, and Matte Fighter Green.
The GAC Empow is up to par with its competitors when it comes to making power. It also has plenty of on-board tech to keep up with its rivals. One big strength of the Empow however, is starting at a more affordable price point. So arguably, its position of being a slightly more affordable turbo compact model might give it an edge in the market.
GAC Empow 2024 Price List
Let's check out the GAC Empow 2024 price in the Philippines.
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| GAC Empow 1.5 GS DCT | ₱1,225,000 |
| GAC Empow 1.5 GB DCT | ₱1,305,000 |
| GAC Empow 1.5 GE DCT | ₱1,348,000 |
GAC Empow Pros & Cons
Pros
- Affordable compared to rivals
- Peppy engine
- Plenty of onboard tech
Cons
- Styling might not be for everyone
₱ 1,225,000 - ₱ 1,348,000
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