On July 23, GAC Aion’s first global strategic model, the second-generation Aion V, was officially launched on the market, priced between 129,800 – 189,800 yuan (17,800 – 26,000 USD), which is 20,000 – 50,000 yuan (2,750 – 6,900 USD) less than the old version. Consumers can choose from seven trims. Within 1 hour and 20 minutes of its launch, the car had received more than 10,000 orders, according to GAC Aion.
The second-gen GAC Aion V is based on the brand’s AEP electrical vehicle platform. Officially positioned as a “hard-core intelligent driving SUV”, the car measures 4605/1854 (1876)/1660 (1686) mm, and the wheelbase is 2775 mm. In comparison, the first-gen Aion V Plus has a size of 4650/1920/1720 mm with a wheelbase of 2830 mm. The second-gen Aion V is smaller in all dimensions.
As a replacement model, the second-generation GAC Aion V adopts a new design language in its exterior styling relating to the Tyrannosaurus Rex, GAC Aion claimed. The rectangular front headlights adopt an “H” shape, representing the dragon’s claws. At the same time, the new car runs on multi-spoke petal-style rims, with matching tires from the Maxxis Victra Sport 5 series, with a specification of 225/45 R19.
Furthermore, the 650 Lidar trim is equipped with a lidar on the roof as well as five millimeter-wave radars, 11 cameras, and 12 ultrasonic radars to support the ADiGO Pilot intelligent driving assistance system, powered by an NVIDIA Orin-X chip.
Coming to the interior, it has a standard five-seater layout.
The interior design is similar to that of the previous generation, further simplifying the physical buttons in the car and featuring a 14.6-inch central control screen and a full LCD instrument panel (dimension was not announced). Additionally, details such as the door handles and air-conditioning vents are made of metal.
There are also dual mobile phone wireless charging panels and an ambient light strip on the center console. A 6.6 L box is under the center console that supports heating, cooling, and freezing. The lowest temperature can reach -15° Celsius and the heating temperature can reach 50° Celsius. Other configurations include a Belgian Premium audio system with an 8-inch subwoofer.
The standard trunk volume is 427 L, which can be expanded to 987 L after the rear seats are folded down.
Power comes from two electric motor types: high and low power, depending on the trims. The low-power electric motor outputs 150 kW/240 Nm and the high-power electric motor outputs 165 kW/240 Nm. The 0 – 100 km/h acceleration time is 7.9 seconds. The entire series is equipped with lithium iron phosphate battery packs, available in capacities of 62.268 kWh, 62.27 kWh, 62.681 kWh, 74.976 kWh, 75.26 kWh, and 90.215 kWh, offering 520 km, 650 km, and 750 km cruising range options (assuming CLTC). Additionally, the car’s 400V silicon carbide platform and 3C fast charging technology can achieve 370 km of range with 15 minutes of charging time.
