The key difference: Do not confuse EMPOW Sport with the regular 1.5-litre EMPOW. The Sport is the Saudi-market 2.0T performance trim with substantially higher power and torque.
Quick facts
Engine2.0L Turbo GDI
Power265 hp
Torque400 Nm
TransmissionAisin 8AT
0–100 km/h5.7 sec
Top speedUp to 250 km/h
Fuel economy18.1 km/L
Drive modesTrack / Sport / Comfort / Eco
Wheels18-inch
Seats5
2.0T performance hardware
The 2.0-litre turbo engine is paired with an eight-speed Aisin automatic rather than the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission used by the regular 1.5T EMPOW.
Track mode and chassis
GAC lists Track, Sport, Comfort and Eco modes, paddle shifters, electronic stability control and a sport-focused chassis calibration.
Why the turbo matters
The 265 hp engine is a useful real-world example for our turbocharger explainer: exhaust energy drives the turbine, which powers a compressor to increase engine airflow.
SFC 2026 appearance
CarGlossary photographed the EMPOW Sport inside the Saudi Falcons & Hunting Exhibition 2026, where it provided a performance-road-car contrast to the event's 4x4 focus.
Original CarGlossary photos
