TheAion Sis acompactelectricsedanproduced byGAC Aion.It was revealed atAuto Guangzhouof 2018. A new variant, theAion S Plus,was shown in 2021. Another new variant, theAion S Max,went on sale in 2023.
| Aion S | |
|---|---|
 2019 Aion S | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | GAC Aion |
| Model code | A26 EV (development codename) |
| Also called | GAC Toyota/Leahead iA5 GAC Honda/Everus EA6 Aion ES (export) |
| Production | 2019–present |
| Assembly | |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact executive car(D) |
| Body style | 4-doorsedan |
| Layout | Front-motor, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Architecture Electric Platform: AEP 3.0 |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Permanent-magnet synchronous motor |
| Power output |
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| Transmission | Single speed |
| Battery |
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| Electric range | 420–510 km (261–317 mi) (CLTC) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm (108.3 in) |
| Length | 4,768 mm (187.7 in) |
| Width | 1,880 mm (74.0 in) |
| Height | 1,530–1,545 mm (60.2–60.8 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,610–1,630 kg (3,549–3,594 lb) |
Overview
editThe Aion S was unveiled atAuto Guangzhouin November 2018. It went on pre-sale in March 2019 and officially on sale in May 2019. It wasGAC New Energy'sfirstcarunder the Aion brand.[1]
The first models to launch are the higher trim levels, featuring a 184-horsepower (137 kW; 187 PS) and 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) electric motor and a NEDC range of 510 kilometres (317 mi).[2]
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Aion S (front) -
Aion S (right side, rear)
There are 7 trim levels available as of July 2020, with the Mei 580 and Xuan 580 being the lowest trim level available and features a different and cheaper exterior design. The Mei 580 and Xuan 580 trim models were launched in July 2020 with a NEDC range of 460 kilometres (286 mi) and 136 hp (101 kW; 138 PS).[2]
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Aion S Xuan 580 -
Aion S Xuan 580 rear -
GAC Aion S taxi in Zhengzhou
Being the first car by Aion, the Aion S is also the first car to adopt Aion's design language that differentiates the S, LX, and V from Trumpchi vehicles. The front-end on the exterior of the car featuresLED headlights,and a silver bar starting under aheadlightand stretching to the other. In the middle of the bar is GAC New Energy's 'G' emblem on the blue background, similar to that ofToyota's, and theirLexusmarque, logo highlighted in blue. The rear-end features ataillightbar that goes over the 'G' logo on thetrunkconnecting the two taillights that are not on the trunk. The rear also usesretroreflectorson the rear bumper as an alternative to a taillight.
Voice integration in the car allows for control of air conditioning, navigation system, and power windows. Alongside the other features is a 12.3-inch infotainment screen.[3]To power the interior, the car has clearsolar panelson thesunroof.
The Aion S has a 58.8 kWh (212 MJ) battery. This allows for 510 kilometres (317 mi) of range according to theNEDCmethodology used in China. The car uses a 170Wh/kgCATLlithium-ion battery,and the power output is 180 hp (134 kW; 182 PS).[4]
Aion S Plus
edit| Aion S Plus | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Also called | Aion ES (export) |
| Production | 2021–present |
| Designer | Xiao Lin |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-doorsedan |
| Layout | Front-motor, front-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Permanent-magnet synchronous motors |
| Power output |
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| Transmission | Single speed |
| Battery | |
| Electric range | 510–610 km (317–379 mi) (CLTC) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm (108.3 in) |
| Length | 4,810 mm (189.4 in) |
| Width | 1,880 mm (74.0 in) |
| Height | 1,515 mm (59.6 in) |
In 2021, theAion S Pluswas introduced, featuring different styling than the Aion S, slightly different exterior dimensions, and a choice of three battery sizes, the largest of which is 69.9 kWh (252 MJ).[5][6]Previewed by the Aion ENO.146 concept car, the Aion S Plus has a drag coefficient of 0.211Cd.As for the powertrain, the Aion S Plus is powered by a single electric motor with 204 hp (152 kW; 207 PS) and 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft). The motor is powered by a 62 kWh (220 MJ) battery, good for a NEDC range of 510 kilometres (317 mi).[7]
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Aion ES (front) -
Aion ES (rear) -
Aion S Plus police cruiser on the street
Aion S Max
edit| Aion S Max | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2023–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-doorsedan |
| Layout | Front-motor, front-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Permanent-magnet synchronous motors |
| Power output |
|
| Transmission | Single speed |
| Battery |
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| Electric range | 510–610 km (317–379 mi) (CLTC) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,760 mm (108.7 in) |
| Length | 4,863 mm (191.5 in) |
| Width | 1,890 mm (74.4 in) |
| Height | 1,515 mm (59.6 in) |
The Aion S Max variant was launched in 2023, and is powered by a 180 kW (241 hp; 245 PS) electric motor with a top speed of 163 km/h (101 mph).[8]
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Aion S Max rear quarter
GAC-Toyota iA5
editThe GAC-Toyota iA5 is rebadged variant of the Aion S with different front and rear ends and a slightly changed interior and will be sold exclusively at Toyota Leahead dealerships.[9][10]It is the third model in theLeaheadlineup after thei1,aToyota Vitz-basedsubcompacthatchback,and theiX4,aTrumpchi GS4-basedcompact SUV.
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GAC-Toyota iA5 (front) -
GAC-Toyota iA5 (rear) -
GAC-Toyota iA5 facelift (front)
GAC-Honda EA6
editThe GAC-Honda EA6 is rebadged variant of the Aion S. The EA6 uses the same 180 hp (134 kW; 182 PS) and 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) motor, and is equipped with the same 58.8 kWh battery, capable of a range of 460 km (286 mi) on the NEDC cycle. The EA6 is 32 mm (1.3 in) longer than the Aion S.[11]
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GAC-Honda EA6 (front) -
GAC-Honda EA6 (rear)
Sales
edit| Calendar year | Aion S Sales[12] | Leahead iA5 Sales[13] | GAC-Honda EA6 (Yile) Sales[14] | Total Sales | Notes |
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| 2019 | 32,126 | 2,043 | 34,169 | Aion S sales start in May Leahead iA5 sales start in November | |
| 2020 | 45,262 | 6,828 | 52,090 | ||
| 2021 | 69,219 | 3,895 | 73,114 | ||
| 2022 | 115,655 | 1,237 | 658 | 117,550 | GAC-Honda EA6 (Yile) sales start in March |
| 2023 | 220,904 | 349 | 43 | 221,296 | |
| 2024 | 122,793[15] |
See also
edit- Aion LX,a mid-size electric crossover by Aion
- List of GAC vehicles
References
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- ^28"GAC Aion S Is Equipped With 58.8 kWh CATL NCM 811 Battery".InsideEVs.1 March 2019.Retrieved7 July2019.
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- ^"GAC Aion S Plus goes on sale, starts at about $21,600 after subsidies".24 June 2021.
- ^"Aion S Plus is a New Chinese Electric Sedan with a 510 Kilometer Range".5 June 2021.
- ^"Hoàn toàn mới vẻ ngoài thiết kế ai an AION S Max trình báo đồ".tekdeeps.12 September 2023.Retrieved12 September2023.
- ^"GAC Aion S Will Soon Have A Sibling: GAC-Toyota To Release All-Electric iA5".ChinaPEV.17 July 2019.Retrieved31 August2019.
- ^"GAC Toyota iA5 Is Totally A Sibling Of GAC Aion S".ChinaPEV.9 September 2019.Retrieved9 September2019.
- ^"New GAC EA6 electric sedan turned out to be a clone – DRIVE".tekdeeps.7 November 2020. Archived from the original on April 24, 2021.Retrieved24 April2021.
- ^https:// chinamobil.ru/eng/gac/aion-s/?view=salesChinamobil.ruGAC Aion S China Auto Sales Figures. Retrieved 2 July 2023
- ^https:// chinamobil.ru/eng/cars/toyota/toyota-ia5/salesChinamobil.ruLeahead iA5 China Auto Sales Figures. Retrieved 2 July 2023
- ^https:// chinamobil.ru/eng/gac/ea6/?view=salesChinamobil.ruGAC-Honda EA6 (Yile) China Auto Sales Figures. Retrieved 2 July 2023
- ^"December, 2024 auto sales of Aion _in China - Gasgoo".autonews.gasgoo.Retrieved2025-02-22.
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