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Engine Capacity Rating
1.5 L - 2 L
Fuel Economy Rating
12 Km/L - 13 Km/L
Fuel Type Category
Hybrid
Engine Power Output
138 BHP - 177 BHP
transmission
Automatic
Number Of Seats
5 seater
Engine Assembly
1.5 L - 2 L
Odometer Mileage
12 Km/L - 13 Km/L
Fuel Type Category
Hybrid
Engine Power Output
138 BHP - 177 BHP
transmission
Automatic
Number Of Seats
5 seater
Engine Torque Output
180 Nm - 270 Nm
Engine Displacement Size
1491 cc - 1999 cc
Engine Capacity Rating
1.5 L - 2 L
Valves Per Cylinder Count
4
Acceleration Performance
8 sec - 10 sec
Drivetrain Type
Front Wheel Drive
Turbocharger Unit
None
cylinders
4
2025
14,500 KM
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The GAC Emkoo is a compact SUV that punches above its price point with European-influenced styling and a well-equipped cabin — making it one of the more compelling Chinese-brand entries in the UAE's competitive mid-size crossover segment. Prices for the 2026 Emkoo start from AED 79,900.
Both trims run a 1.5 L turbocharged petrol engine producing 177 BHP, paired with an Automatic gearbox, and seat 5 passengers comfortably. The entry 1.5T GS trim delivers a solid base specification including a large touchscreen infotainment system and a suite of active safety features. Stepping up to the 2.0L GL at AED 89,900 adds a more refined interior finish, an upgraded panoramic sunroof, and additional driver-assistance technology — a meaningful step for buyers who plan to spend time on longer UAE highway runs. Fuel economy comes in at 13 Km/L on a mixed cycle, which is competitive for a turbocharged crossover in this class.
Pros: the Emkoo delivers a genuinely premium-feeling interior — soft-touch materials and ambient lighting are rare at this price point among rivals. The 177 BHP output gives it noticeably livelier performance than most naturally aspirated competitors in the segment. Cons: GAC's service network in the UAE remains thinner than established Japanese or Korean rivals, which may give pause to buyers in the Northern Emirates. Resale values for the brand are still maturing, so buyers planning a short ownership cycle should factor that in.
As a newer model from a brand still building its UAE residual value track record, long-term retention data is limited. Buyers in the Chinese-brand SUV segment typically see values trail those of established Japanese rivals by a meaningful margin after five years — GAC's growing regional presence may narrow that gap over time.
Buyers cross-shopping the Emkoo typically also look at the Haval H6, Changan CS75 Plus, and JAC S4 — all turbocharged Chinese-brand compact SUVs in a similar price bracket where the Emkoo distinguishes itself through interior quality and power output.
