2023 GAC Empow review: Mid-spec turbocharged compact sedan tested | Top Gear Philippines
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- čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
- Compact sedans may not be as popular as they used to be, but historically, some of the most well-known models in the local market fell under this category. We’re talking names like the Toyota Corolla, the Nissan Sentra, the Mitsubishi Lancer, and the Honda Civic.
It’s that last nameplate that the newly launched 2023 GAC Empow has its sights set on. Like the latest Civic generation, GAC’s compact sedan is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, and its output figures are definitely up to par with those of the Honda. What it doesn’t have is the sporty roots and racing pedigree of its Japanese peer-but for casual drivers, that’s not necessarily a deal breaker.
Does the Empow have what it takes to woo segment buyers? Click play on our review of the mid-spec 2023 GAC Empow GB (P1,215,000) to find out, and let us know what you want us to test-drive next in the comments.
Presenter: Jason Tulio
Editor: Sharleen Banzon
Videographer: Charles Banaag
0:00 Intro
0:35 Engine specs
0:50 Fuel economy
1:00 Driving position
1:45 Driving modes
3:05 Handling and ride comfort
4:05 Cockpit
7:05 Backseat
8:00 Exterior
8:35 Trunk space
9:15 Prices
9:30 Pros and cons
10:35 Conclusion and score
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No surprise as they are the Chinese partner of Honda & Toyota. GAC is one of the best Chinese brand and even auto brand.
They definitely learned a lot from Toyota, Honda, and Mitsubishi 👍👍👍
😂 GAC is not on the same level as GM, Ford, Honda, Toyota, etc. Even Kia and Hyundai are superior. I would never buy a Chinese car over the Japanese, Korean, European or American equivalent.
@@quick2mack74 funny guy 🤣
@@quick2mack74continue to be ignorant on this aspect.
@@quick2mack74 yea sure, id gladly choose this over a GM or Ford
Trunk space is acceptable. It is on sedan category not crossover nor hatchback/sportsback, so why compare it to those?
Was the ride bumpy? I keep seeing the camera bobbing up and down, haven't seen that on most of your car reviews 🤔
I have to admit, the design of this car is very
good especially at the back exterior.
Comparo: Civic and Empow
Another comparo: Empow and MG GT Sport
looks great. a hint of Mazda on the front.
Interesting review. Wouldn't call it great by far, but definitely interesting. Will try to test drive one to see if it's really that dull on acceleration, or if the drive modes just wasn't explored well in this review.
And yes, the Civic is definitely on a different level compared to this but I'm quite intrigued to see if it's really that far apart in actual.
I have a video trying out sport mode of this car, it even has a launch control feature like high end sports cars haha (in that mode, the car accelerates aggressively to the point the wheels spin/screeches!)
Pwede 👍
I think this is the Fastest Sedan in the world. Sport
Hyundai accent-ish front....toyota altis rear
Pwede
android auto or phone mirroring?
Google Android is not available in china, hence it's only carplay 😆
hyundai grill
The cars tail end looks like a lexus
A nice disposable car
Every car nowadays is, sadly. The concept of planned obsolescence is now fully embraced, and for good reason.
@@thetrustysidekick3013 what is the good reason why cars are disposable nowadays?
@@GreatGrandmasterWang maybe because of the concept of product cannibalization.
looks like a hyundai elantra fused with a nissan altima
audi in short
Lowrrr, hahaha cute pronunciation. 😂
Not worth it - China brand
haha ignorante