The GAC Aion UT electrical hatchback began presales in China 10,000 yuan (1,350 USD) cheaper than the BYD Dolphin. It’s accessible for pre-order in three trim ranges with a value vary between 89,800 – 109,800 yuan (12,300 – 15,000 USD).
Aion is an NEV model below GAC Group. Regardless of the 29% gross sales slide in 2024, it’s nonetheless one of many bestselling new power automobile makers in China. Final 12 months, Aion bought 354,052 models. This 12 months, the model goals to get a great begin by launching the Aion UT electrical hatchback. Its main benefit is a low beginning value.
Extra about Aion UT
The Aion UT hatchback was beforehand identified by its codename AY2. It’s a compact automotive designed for city mobility. It has a cute round-ish styling with LED fog lights, blackened pillars, and C-shaped taillight models. Its dimensions are 4270/1850/1575 mm and a wheelbase of 2750 mm. For readability, it’s 145 mm longer, 80 mm wider and 5 mm increased than the BYD Dolphin. GAC officers mentioned that the Aion UT has the roomiest inside house within the class.
Inside, the Aion UT adopts a 14.6-inch essential display screen and a 8.8-inch instrument cluster. The automotive’s infotainment system helps HiCar, CarLink and CarPlay. One other function of the Aion UT is an AI voice assistant. It permits customers to regulate navigation, seats and local weather controls by voice. The second row of the Aion UT has two headrests. It’s price noting that even the top-trim automotive has no armrest for the rear passengers.
The Aion UT presents a single everlasting magnet synchronous e-motor with a peak energy of 100 kW (134 hp). It’s powered by a 44 kWh LFP battery pack, good for 420 km of vary. The vary of this automobile upset some netizens as beforehand shared official photographs of the Aion UT’s inside confirmed 600 km vary within the instrument panel. The highest velocity of the Aion UT is 150 km/h. It may cost from 30 to 80% in 24 minutes.
Aion UT value and rivals
The Aion UT is accessible for pre-order in three trim ranges with a value vary between 89,800 – 109,800 yuan (12,300 – 15,000 USD). For readability, the talked about BYD Dolphin prices 99,800 – 129,800 yuan (13,650 – 17,750 USD) in China. So, the Aion UT seemingly undercuts the BYD’s hatchback. Different rivals of the Aion UT embody Geely Geome Xingyuan, Baojun Cloud, Dongfeng Nammi 01, JAC Yiwei 3 and Ora 03.
The UT the third Aion mannequin designed with the worldwide market in thoughts, following the second-generation Aion V and the Aion RT sedan. It means the Aion UT can enter international markets after the home debut.
