As previously reported, the Vietnamese automotive market will be introducing a new Chinese brand in 2024, the Aion from GAC Group. According to an official announcement by Aion on their fanpage, the brand will be launching in Vietnam as early as June this year.
Initially, the Aion brand will be introducing 3 models to the Vietnamese market, including the Y Plus, ES, and Hyper HT. Below, let’s take a closer look at these 3 upcoming Aion electric vehicles in Vietnam.
Aion Y Plus
Vietnam is not the first Southeast Asian market for the Aion Y Plus, as it is currently available in Thailand with 2 variants priced from 969,000 – 1,099,900 Baht (approximately 660 – 748 million VND).
The Aion Y Plus will be one of the 3 models introduced in Vietnam this year.
Positioned in the C-segment for electric SUVs, the Aion Y Plus measures 4,535 x 1,870 x 1,650 mm in length, width, and height, with a wheelbase of 2,750 mm. Thus, it shares similar dimensions to the VinFast VF7, but with a shorter wheelbase.
The Aion Y Plus resembles an MPV more than an SUV.
Despite being categorized as an SUV, the Aion Y Plus adopts an MPV-like design. In the Thai market, notable features include LED lighting all around, 17-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, 6-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14.6-inch central touchscreen, 32-color ambient lighting, electronic parking brake with auto hold, wireless phone charging, Type-A USB ports, automatic air conditioning, and rear air vents.
Interior of the Aion Y Plus.
The Aion Y Plus in Thailand is equipped with a single electric motor mounted on the front axle, producing up to 204 horsepower and 225 Nm of torque. It is offered with two types of LFP batteries with capacities of 63.2 kWh and 68.3 kWh, offering a range of up to 490 km and 550 km respectively on the NEDC cycle after a full charge.
The Aion Y Plus has already made an appearance at dealerships in Ho Chi Minh City, where customers can view the vehicle and place deposits.
Aion ES
Similar to the Y Plus, the Aion ES has also arrived in Vietnam and is currently on display at dealerships in Ho Chi Minh City. However, unlike the Y Plus, the Aion ES is a sedan.
The Aion ES is a fully electric sedan.
The Aion ES measures 4,810 x 1,880 x 1,515 mm in length, width, and height, with a wheelbase of 2,750 mm. With these dimensions, the ES is positioned in the D-segment for sedans.
Known as the S Plus in the Chinese market, the Aion ES features a youthful and sporty design with sharp character lines and creases. Additionally, the fully electric sedan boasts an impressive drag coefficient of just 0.211 Cd.
The Aion ES has a youthful design.
In the Chinese market, notable features include a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14.6-inch central touchscreen, a panoramic sunroof with mood lighting, and a 360-degree camera system.
Interior of the Aion ES.
The Aion ES in China is offered with two electric motor options, producing either 201 horsepower/225 Nm or 224 horsepower/350 Nm. It is available with two battery options with capacities of 58 kWh and 68 kWh, offering a range of up to 510 km and 610 km respectively.
In China, the Aion ES is priced from 149,800 – 191,600 CNY (approximately 524 – 670 million VND).
Aion Hyper HT
Compared to the aforementioned Aion models, the Aion Hyper HT is positioned as a more premium offering. Similar to the Y Plus, the Hyper HT also belongs to the SUV segment.
The Aion Hyper HT will be the most premium model offered in Vietnam.
With dimensions of 4,935 x 1,920 x 1,700 mm and a wheelbase of 2,935 mm, the Aion Hyper HT is larger than the Y Plus. Compared to VinFast models, it is bigger than the VF8 but smaller than the VF9.
The design highlight of the Aion Hyper HT is its falcon-wing doors, similar to those found on the Tesla Model X. In fact, the overall design of the Chinese SUV also bears a resemblance to its American rival.
The Aion Hyper HT features falcon-wing doors like the Tesla Model X.
The Aion Hyper HT features a 2-row, 5-seat interior layout. It is equipped with an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster behind the steering wheel and a 14.6-inch infotainment screen with the ADiGO 5.0 operating system. The SUV also features a 22-speaker Dolby Atmos sound system and two 50W wireless phone chargers. Nappa leather upholstery, 10-position massaging front seats, and heated rear seats are available as options.
Interior of the Aion Hyper HT.
The Aion Hyper HT is offered with two electric motor options, producing either 245 horsepower/355 Nm or 340 horsepower/430 Nm. It is available with four battery options: LFP 70 kWh, LFP 72.7 kWh, NMC 80 kWh, and NMC 93 kWh. The respective ranges for these battery options are 550 km, 600 km, 670 km, and 770 km.
In China, the Aion Hyper HT is priced from 213,900 – 329,900 CNY (approximately 748 million to 1.15 billion VND).
It is currently unclear where the Aion vehicles sold in Vietnam will be sourced from. GAC Group’s vehicle assembly plant in Thailand is expected to begin operations in July this year.
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