What is the fuel consumption of the GAC Trumpchi Shadow Leopard during test drives?
3 Answers
According to feedback from owners who have purchased the vehicle, the average fuel consumption of the Shadow Leopard is around 8 liters per 100 kilometers. The Shadow Leopard is positioned in the market as a compact sports sedan, primarily targeting young consumers. Like the Civic, it is equipped with a 1.5T 177-horsepower turbocharged engine, paired with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. Below is the relevant information: Platform: The GAC Trumpchi Shadow Leopard is a sedan built on the GPMA architecture, focusing on a sporty style. Its exterior adopts the brand's latest design language, offering two design styles for consumers to choose from. In terms of powertrain, the new car initially comes with the all-new 1.5T engine from the Ju Power series, and a 2.0T version may be added later. Modes: The GAC Trumpchi EMPOW55 Shadow Leopard features four commonly used driving modes: Comfort mode, ECO mode, Sport mode, and Sport+ mode.
I test drove the Shadow Leopard 1.5T version last week, covering a mix of urban roads and expressways. With the AC on throughout, the displayed fuel consumption jumped to over 9L/100km in city traffic congestion, then dropped to around 7L/100km on the expressway, averaging 8.3L/100km overall. This figure aligns closely with my friend's real-world usage data. However, since the test drive only lasted half an hour, long-term fuel economy would still depend on road conditions and driving habits. I reckon aggressive drivers flooring the accelerator would easily exceed 10L/100km, while eco-conscious driving could keep it under 7.5L/100km. The sport-trim versions would likely consume slightly more fuel.
The official WLTC combined fuel consumption for the Emgrand is 5.96L/100km, but test drives often show higher figures. Based on three test drive reports I compared, normal city driving typically ranges between 7.5-8.5L, while highway cruising can drop to as low as 6.2L. The main reasons for higher test drive fuel consumption are short-distance driving and aggressive driving, as test vehicles are often pushed hard with frequent hard acceleration. The break-in period for new cars can also add 0.5-1L to the fuel consumption, so it's advisable to refer to actual data from owners with over six months of usage. If the test drive is conducted with air conditioning on and a full load, the fuel consumption will generally be about 30% higher than the official figures.
