The GAC Aion UT hatchback designed for urban commutes revealed in official images as a threat to the Volkswagen ID.3 in China. It will be revealed at the Guangzhou Auto Show on November 15.
Aion is an electric car branch under the GAC Group. As NEVs became more demanding than ICE cars in China, Aion is the company’s current bestselling brand. Its model line comprises six vehicles. This year, GAC finally started treating Aion as a global brand. Its first global model was the second-gen Aion V. The second car for global markets is the Aion RT sedan. The third model is the Aion UT hatchback revealed in official images.
More about Aion UT
The Aion UT hatchback was previously known by its codename AY2. It applied for the sales license in November. The Aion UT adopts the regular look of an electric hatchback designed for urban mobility. It has a long wheelbase with short overhangs, flush door handles, a smooth outline, and oval-shaped headlights. Its exterior styling resembles those of such cars as Geely Geome Xingyuan and BYD Dolphin.
The Aion UT has a charging port in the front right fender. Its other features include LED fog lights in the front bumper, blackened pillars, and separated C-shaped LED taillight units. A large air intake and a sizeable roof spoiler add a sprinkle of sportiness to this small EV.
Interior of the Aion UT was revealed in comic-book-styled drawings. It has a large floating touchscreen and a two-spoke steering wheel with a gear shifter behind it. The car’s center tunnel adopts two wireless charging pads and cup holders. The Aion UT’s LCD instrument panel in the official drawing shows a range number of 600 km.
Aion UT specs
The Aion UT is a compact car with dimensions of 4270/1850/1575 mm and a wheelbase of 2750 mm. Its curb weight lies in the 1510 – 1540 kg range. It rides on 16 or 17-inch wheels. The Aion UT has a single permanent magnet synchronous e-motor with a peak power of 100 kW (134 hp). It adopts LFP batteries with a range of around 600 km. The car’s top speed reaches 150 km/h.
The Aion UT will enter the Chinese market for a price under 100,000 yuan (13,800 USD). For clarity, the Volkswagen ID.3 costs 129,900 yuan (17,950 USD). And the BYD Dolphin starts at 99,800 yuan (13,800 USD).
