GAC has released Australian specifications, set across two trim levels, for the brand’s all-electric medium-sized SUV, the AION V. To be offered in Premium and Luxury, it combines progressive design, advanced powertrains and leading safety technology.
Offering Australians an alternative that dispels many of the pains and stresses formerly seen in EV ownership, according to the brand, it is said to have superior range and safe battery technologies at the core of this model’s proposition.
Selling over two million vehicles in China last year, GAC is a pioneer in new energy mobility, underpinned by decades of in-house R&D and collaborations with leading global marques such as Toyota and Honda.
Underpinning the AION V is GAC’s proprietary 400V electric architecture. Paired with a densely packed 75.26kw/h battery, with a lightweight structure thanks to the extensive use of aluminium, it can achieve a 510km range (WLTP) on the open road.
Fast charging sees a 30-80 per cent power up take just 16 minutes. Its highly efficient 150kW motor, which can deliver up to 210Nm torque, and heat-pump air-conditioning system further add to the AION V’s exceptional power efficiency.
While these technical achievements demonstrate the AION V’s real-world capability, safety remains paramount for GAC. At its core is the innovative Magazine Battery 2.0, a patented technology engineered for exceptional durability and fire resistance.
This breakthrough provides a new level of confidence for EV owners. Compatibility with i-Size, the latest international standard for child seat compatibility, further reinforces the vehicle’s standing.
Externally, the AION V blends muscular proportions with modern sophistication. Its distinct “dragon claw” lighting signatures front and rear, bold waistline, and pronounced wheel arches give the SUV a confident, athletic stance that underscores its advanced capability.
In contrast, its interior offers a calming, minimalist environment inspired by the flow of a natural waterfall, centred around the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto enabled 14.6-inch central screen.
All key touchpoints are cloaked in soft materials, while an expansive panoramic roof – equipped with electric sunscreen – and 4mm acoustic glass ensures the interior is cossetted from intrusive road noise and mechanical whir.
Interior space has been maximised, offering rear legroom comparable to luxury SUVs, with up to 1.1 m available. Both front seats can be fully reclined to create a queen bed environment to allow comfortable short naps and overnight stops too.
Air conditioning vents in the b-pillars ensures the vehicle can maintain a comfortable climate in this setting. At the rear, the boot’s smart sensor opening feature allows owners to open the rear loading space by standing with the key in proximity for three-seconds.
Boot space is a not unreasonable 978-litres, with the rear seats folded flat. Customers choosing the Luxury-spec model will enjoy a 6.6-litre refrigerator, hidden in the central armrest, capable of holding up to 12 cans and maintaining a steady 4-degrees Celcius.
Versatile in every sense, it can also cool to –15-degrees or warm to 50-degrees, making it ideal for keeping Golden Gaytime’s or takeaway coffees at the perfect temperature. Both driver and front passenger further benefit from eight-point massage seat.
Heating and ventilation remain standard across both trim levels. Pricing and warranty information for the AION V will be made available upon the brand’s market launch later in November.
