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2026 GAC Empow R 270T R-Style 1.5L Turbo 4 cyl Petrol FWD DCT
1.5L TurboPetrol4 cylFWDLHDChinese Specs
FOB or CIF
GAC
GAC Empow R
The 2026 GAC Empow R is a front-wheel-drive sport sedan offered with a 177 Ps 1.5L turbo and 7-speed DCT, or a 265 Ps 2.0L turbo with an 8-speed automatic. Available brand-new from Beyond Autos, FOB Jebel Ali or CIF to your port.
Listed for export
1 Empow R configuration on offer — request a quote to confirm pricing and lead time.
1 configuration on offer
FOB Jebel Ali or CIF · Shipping worldwide
Trim catalog
Every officially-available trim of the Empow R. Configurations listed for export at Beyond Autos are a subset of these — see the variant filter above for what’s on offer right now. Scroll horizontally to see all spec columns.
400T Empow R PRO | 2026 | 2.0L turbo inline-4 (4B20J3) 4 cyl · Petrol | 261 hp | 400 Nm | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 5 | 4-door sedan | National VI | N/A |
400T Empow R MAX | 2026 | 2.0L turbo inline-4 (4B20J3) 4 cyl · Petrol | 261 hp | 400 Nm | FWD | 8-speed automatic | 5 | 4-door sedan | National VI | N/A |
270T Empow R-Style | 2026 | 1.5L turbo inline-4 (4A15J2) 4 cyl · Petrol | 174 hp | 270 Nm | FWD | 7-speed DCT | 5 | 4-door sedan | National VI | N/A |
270T Empow R-Style Enjoy Edition | 2026 | 1.5L turbo inline-4 (4A15J2) 4 cyl · Petrol | 174 hp | 270 Nm | FWD | 7-speed DCT | 5 | 4-door sedan | National VI | N/A |
About the Empow R
Positioning
The GAC Empow R, sold in China as the Shadow Leopard, is a compact four-door sedan aimed at buyers who want sporty styling and genuine turbo performance without moving into premium-brand pricing. It is a front-wheel-drive, five-seat petrol car built to China National VI emissions standards.
Trims and Powertrains
The 2026 range is split into two engine families. The 270T versions use a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder (4A15J2) producing 177 Ps and 270 N·m, paired with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox. This includes the 270T R-Style Enjoy and other 270T Shadow Leopard variants.
The 400T versions step up to a 2.0-litre turbo four (4B20J3) rated at 265 Ps and 400 N·m. These drive through an 8-speed automatic with a manual mode. The 400T is the performance pick and carries a higher price. Full trim names are truncated in the source data, so contact Beyond Autos to confirm the exact equipment level before ordering.
What Buyers Like
The 2.0T output is strong for a mainstream sedan in this size class, and the choice of two powertrains lets buyers balance running costs against performance. The 1.5T with a wet DCT suits daily driving and fleet use. The 2.0T with a conventional 8-speed automatic appeals to buyers who prefer torque-converter smoothness. The aggressive styling sets it apart from more conservative rivals.
Common Gripes
GAC dealer and parts networks vary widely outside China, so importers should check local service support. Front-wheel drive limits how much of the 400T's torque can be used under hard acceleration. Fuel use will be higher on the 2.0T than the 1.5T.
Buying Through Beyond Autos
Beyond Autos supplies brand-new Empow R sedans FOB Jebel Ali, with your freight forwarder handling shipping. We also offer CIF, where we book ocean freight and marine insurance to your destination port. Beyond Autos does not provide a warranty. Whether a manufacturer warranty applies depends on GAC's policy in your country, so check with your local authorised dealer before you buy.