Socialbites.ca highlighted the GAC Trumpchi Empow sedan being offered by Russian dealers, with promotional listings outlining the sale of these vehicles. One Blagoveshchensk dealer presented a ready-to-register Empow in Russia priced at 2.6 million rubles, illustrating continued interest in Chinese compact sedans within the Russian market. The model’s powertrain in this entry includes a 1.5-liter gasoline turbo engine delivering 177 horsepower, paired with front-wheel drive. Typical equipment on this variant features adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, a parking assist system, heated exterior mirrors, and a dual-screen cockpit: two 10-inch displays mounted in close proximity behind the instrument cluster to present both driver information and media content. A different listing from a Nakhodka dealer described a GAC Trumpchi Empow equipped with a 238 horsepower hybrid powerplant, offered at 3.1 million rubles, and with an automatic transmission as part of its drivetrain.
The GAC Trumpchi Empow first entered the Chinese automotive market in 2021, establishing itself in the compact sedan segment. In terms of size, it sits close to well-known models like the Hyundai Elantra and the Volkswagen Jetta, positioning it as a contemporary option for buyers seeking a balance of efficiency, space, and modern preprocessing features without stepping into full-size sedan territory.
Historically, there have been previous dealer activities involving other vehicles as well; there were reports of Right-hand drive Nissan Serena minivans being brought into Russia with asking prices around 2 million rubles, indicating a broader interest in Chinese and Japanese minivans and compact sedans in the region.