The subsequent GAC mannequin set to go on sale in Thailand is the Aion V, an electrical C-segment SUV that may compete with the likes of the BYD Atto 3 and Omoda C5 (identified to you and me because the Chery Omoda E5). Domestically assembled in Rayong – the primary manufacturing base for Aion exterior of China – the automotive will obtain its official launch on the Thailand Worldwide Motor Expo on November 28.
Forward of the launch, GAC promised that the Aion V will price “no more than” 1,099,000 baht (RM141,100) for the only real variant, powered by a single entrance motor producing 204 PS (150 kW) and 240 Nm of torque. So outfitted, the automotive will get from zero to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds.
Beneath the pores and skin sits a 75.3 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery that gives a spread of 650 km on the lenient CLTC cycle. In line with Headlight Journal, the automotive helps as much as a powerful 180 kW of DC quick charging energy, offering 330 km of further cost in simply quarter-hour. Nevertheless, AC charging is restricted to 7 kW.
Designed as the primary world mannequin from Aion, this new V is definitely the second-generation model, changing the smooth, futuristic unique. It sports activities a far boxier and extra rugged design, outfitted with squarish headlights, chunky entrance and rear fender bulges, a kinked window line and vertical C-shaped taillights.
Inside, the Aion V sports activities all of the hallmarks of Chinese language electrical car inside design, with a two-spoke steering wheel, a easy horizontal dashboard design, a large 14.6-inch “floating” infotainment touchscreen, a relatively tiny 8.8-inch digital instrument show and a large centre console with twin cellphone holders (certainly one of which homes a Qi wi-fi charger).
Highlights embody a one-touch lie-flat function for the power-adjustable entrance seats (with heating, air flow, therapeutic massage and driver’s facet reminiscence), a folding rear tray behind the entrance passenger, a big panoramic glass roof, as much as 137 levels of rear seat backrest adjustment and a 6.6 litre fridge beneath the entrance arm relaxation.
The Aion V will even be supplied with six airbags and a full complement of driver assists. The latter embody autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise management with cease and go, lane centring help, blind spot monitoring, rear cross site visitors alert, rear collision warning and a door opening warning.
Measuring 4,605 mm lengthy, 1,876 mm vast and 1,686 mm tall, the Aion V is 150 mm longer, a scant one millimetre wider and 71 mm taller than the aforementioned Atto 3, whereas its 2,775 mm wheelbase is 55 mm longer. Open the hands-free powered tailgate and also you’ll discover a 427 litre boot (13 litres smaller than the BYD’s), expandable to 987 litres with the rear seats folded.
The approaching arrival of the Aion V in Thailand might presage a Malaysian launch someday within the not-too-distant future. At present, GAC sells the Aion Y Plus MPV/crossover over right here (priced between RM119,800, and RM135,800), with the falcon-doored Hyptec HT set to observe swimsuit quickly.
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