Aion UT
| Aion UT | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | GAC Aion |
| Model code | AY2 |
| Also called | UMO 3 (Russia) |
| Production | February 2025 – present[1] |
| Assembly |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car (C) |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-motor, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | AEP 3.0 |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor |
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| Battery | |
| Electric range | |
| Plug-in charging | DC: 64–130 kW |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm (108.3 in) |
| Length | 4,270 mm (168.1 in) |
| Width | 1,850 mm (72.8 in) |
| Height | 1,575 mm (62.0 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,510–1,540 kg (3,329–3,395 lb) |
The Aion UT is a battery electric compact hatchback produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer GAC Aion, a subsidiary of GAC Group. In China, it is marketed as the Aion UT 鹦鹉龙 (pinyin: Yīngwǔ lóng; lit. 'psittacosaurus' or parrot dragon).
Overview
The Aion UT was first revealed through images released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on October 31, 2024 as the AY2.[2] Its official public reveal was at Auto Guangzhou in November 2024, shown alongside the Hyptec HL full-size SUV.[3]
The UT was designed by GAC's design studio in Milan, Italy.[4][5]
The UT is equipped with an 8.8-inch digital instrument panel and 14.6-inch central infotainment touchscreen which is compatible with Apple Carplay, Huawei HiCar, and ICCOA Carlink, and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155P. It has a rear cargo capacity of 440 L (15.5 cu ft).
Rear view
Interior
On 22 August 2026 at the Chengdu Auto Show, Aion released the UT Ningde Edition, named so for its battery pack supplied by Ningde-based CATL. It has a 56.7 kWh battery which provides 530 km (329 mi) of CLTC range.[6]
Powertrain
| Model | Battery | Power | Torque | Range | Charging | 0–100 km/h (62 mph) time |
Top speed | Kerb weight | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Supplier | Weight | WLTP | CLTC | 30–80% time | Peak kW | ||||||
| 320 Star Edition | 32.24 kWh LFP | Farasis | 248 kg (547 lb) |
134 hp (100 kW; 136 PS) |
145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) |
— | 320 km (199 mi) |
26 mins | 11.9 sec | 150 km/h (93 mph) |
1,436 kg (3,166 lb) | |
| 330 Star Edition | 34.836 kWh LFP | GAC Inpai, Farasis | 324 kg (714 lb) |
330 km (205 mi) |
24 mins | 1,510 kg (3,329 lb) | ||||||
| 34.868 kWh LFP | 327 kg (721 lb) |
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| 420 | 44.089 kWh LFP | GAC Inpai, Farasis | 324 kg (714 lb) |
335 km (208 mi) |
420 km (261 mi) |
1,540 kg (3,395 lb) | ||||||
| 44.133 kWh LFP | 327 kg (721 lb) |
64kW | ||||||||||
| Ningde Edition | 55.684 kWh LFP | CATL | 406.3 kg (896 lb) |
— | 530 km (329 mi) |
1,600 kg (3,527 lb) | ||||||
| UT Super | 54.036 kWh LFP Choco-swap | CATL | 415 kg (915 lb) |
500 km (311 mi) |
26 mins | 75kW | ||||||
| Export only | ||||||||||||
| Singapore | 44.12 kWh LFP | GAC Inpai, Farasis | 327 kg (721 lb) |
134 hp (100 kW; 136 PS) |
145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) |
335 km (208 mi) |
24 mins | 70kW | 12 sec | 145 km/h (90 mph) |
1,540 kg (3,395 lb) | |
| Indonesia | 400 km (249 mi) (NEDC) |
64kW | 11.4 sec | |||||||||
| Thailand | 50.27 kWh LFP | 355 kg (783 lb) |
— | 420 km (261 mi) (NEDC) |
80kW | 11.9 sec | 150 km/h (93 mph) |
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| Europe[8] | 60 kWh LFP | 430 kg (948 lb) |
167 N⋅m (123 lb⋅ft) |
420 km (261 mi) |
— | 130kW | 7.3 sec | 160 km/h (99 mph) |
1,745 kg (3,847 lb) | |||
| Singapore | 210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) |
410 km (255 mi) |
80kW | 10 sec | 1,670 kg (3,682 lb) | |||||||
| Asia-Pacific | 201 hp (150 kW; 204 PS) |
430 km (267 mi) |
500 km (311 mi) (NEDC) |
87kW | 7.3 sec | |||||||
Markets
Australia
The Aion UT was launched in Australia on 13 March 2026, with two variants: Premium and Luxury, both variants use the 60 kWh battery pack.[9]
Indonesia
The Aion UT was introduced in Indonesia on 27 June 2025 with pre-orders opened,[10] and was launched on 23 July 2025 at the 32nd Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show.[11] It is available with two variants: Standard (44.1 kWh) and Premium (60 kWh).[12]
Philippines
The Aion UT was launched in the Philippines on 21 May 2026, with a single variant: Elite, using the 44.1 kWh battery pack. [13]
Singapore
The Aion UT was launched in Singapore on 8 January 2026, with two variants: Standard (44.12 kWh) and Premium (60 kWh).[14]
Thailand
The Aion UT was launched in Thailand on 24 June 2025, with two variants: 420 Standard (50.27 kWh) and 500 Premium (60 kWh).[15]
Sales
| Year | China | Thailand[i] |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50,100[16] | 3,730[17] |
- ↑ Figures based on registration (Thailand)
References
- ↑ "【图】预售价8.98万元起 埃安AION UT正式下线 将于2月28日上市_汽车之家". www.autohome.com.cn. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
- ↑ Andrews, Mark (31 October 2024). "Aion EV hatchback exposed as it prepares to take on Europe". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ↑ Andrews, Mark (7 November 2024). "GAC's Aion brand will show 2 new models at the Guangzhou Auto Show". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ↑ "洗牌10万级市场，埃安UT鹦鹉龙破局而来 - 维科号" [Reshuffle of the 100,000-level market, Aion UT Parrot Dragon breaks through - Vico]. OFweek首页 (in Chinese). Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ↑ "GAC Accelerates European Expansion as AION UT and AION V Shine at Milan Design Week". GAC Group. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ↑ Qin, Cang (2026-08-22). 2027 款广汽埃安 UT 530 宁德版上市，限时一口价 8.58 万 [The 2027 GAC Aion UT 530 Ningde Edition has been launched, with a limited-time price of 85,800 yuan]. ITHome. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
- ↑ "参数配置". 汽车之家 (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 2026-08-23.
- ↑ "GAC Aion UT driving review: A softened ID.3 rival - electrive.com". 2025-12-04. Retrieved 2026-08-23.
- ↑ Hickey, Jordan (2026-03-13). "2026 GAC Aion UT price and specs: BYD Dolphin and MG 4 rival detailed for Australia". Drive.
- ↑ Gemilang, Hafizh (2025-06-27). "Mobil Listrik Termurah AION Segera Meluncur, Sudah Bisa Dipesan Sekarang!" [The Cheapest Electric Car, AION, is Coming Soon, and You Can Order Now!]. detikoto (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ↑ Sudjatmiko, Suryo (2025-07-23). "Aion UT Resmi Meluncur Di GIIAS Dengan Banderol Rp 330 juta, Ini Dia Spesifikasi Lengkapnya" [The Aion UT Officially Launches at GIIAS with a Price Tag of IDR 330 Million. Here Are the Complete Specifications]. otodriver (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ↑ Priambudi, v (2025-07-23). "AION UT Rilis Harga Pre-Booking di GIIAS 2025, Kisaran Rp330 Juta!" [AION UT Releases Pre-Booking Prices at GIIAS 2025, Around IDR 330 Million!]. Uzone (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-07-23.
- ↑ Tresvalles, Jerome (2026-05-21). "GAC Motor Philippines brings the AION UT to the Philippines". AutoDeal. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
- ↑ "GAC launches Aion UT electric hatchback in Singapore". Sgcarmart. 2026-01-08. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
- ↑ "ราคาอย่างเป็นทางการ + เทียบสเป็ค AION UT : 519,900 - 669,900 บาท | แบต 50 - 60kWh วิ่งไกลสุด 500 km. (NEDC)" [Official price + AION UT specification comparison: 519,900 – 669,900 baht | 50 – 60kWh battery, maximum range 500 km. (NEDC)]. HeadLight Magazine (in Thai). 2025-06-24. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ↑ "【易车销量榜】全国2025年埃安终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
- ↑ A, Moo Teerapat (2026-01-29). "สรุป ยอดจดทะเบียน รถไฟฟ้า100% ปี 2025 รวม 122,128 คัน เติบโตเพิ่มขึ้น +74.1% BYD Dolphin ครองแชมป์". Autolifethailand.tv (in Thai). Retrieved 2026-02-14.