The Aion S is a compact electric sedan produced by GAC Aion. It was revealed at Auto Guangzhou of 2018. A new variant, the Aion S Plus, was shown in 2021. Another new variant, the Aion S Max, was shown in 2023.
| Aion S | |
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 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-door sedan |
| 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 at Auto Guangzhou in November 2018. It went on pre-sale in March 2019 and officially on sale in May 2019. It was New Energy's first car under 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
Specifications
editBattery specifications
editThe Aion S has a 58.8 kWh (212 MJ) battery (in comparison, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range has a 75 kWh (270 MJ) battery). This allows for 510 kilometres (317 mi) of range according to the NEDC methodology used in China. The car uses a 170Wh/kg CATL lithium-ion battery, and the power output is 180 hp (134 kW; 182 PS).[3]
Features
editVoice integration in the car allows you to control the air conditioning, navigational system, and electronic windows. Alongside the other features is a 12.3 inch infotainment screen.[4]
To power the interior, the car has clear solar panels on the sunroof.
Exterior design
editBeing 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 features LED headlights, and a silver bar starting under a headlight and stretching to the other. In the middle of the bar is GAC New Energy's 'G' emblem on the blue background, similar to that of Toyota's, and their Lexus marque, logo highlighted in blue.
The rear-end features a taillight bar that goes over the 'G' logo on the trunk connecting the two taillights that are not on the trunk. The rear also uses retroreflectors on the rear bumper as an alternative to a taillight.
Sales
editThe Aion S has a starting price of 160,000 Chinese yuan or 23,758 US dollars or 18,034 British pounds.
| Calendar year | Aion S Sales[5] | Leahead iA5 Sales[6] | GAC-Honda EA6 (Yile) Sales[7] | 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 |
Aion S Plus
edit| Aion S Plus | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Aion ES (export) |
| Production | 2021–present |
| Designer | Xiao Lin |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| 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, the Aion S Plus was 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).[8][9] Previewed by the Aion ENO.146 concept car, the Aion S Plus is a very aerodynamic vehicle, with a drag coefficient of only 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).[10]
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Aion S Plus police cruiser on the street
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Aion S Max
edit| Aion S Max | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2023–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-motor, front-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Permanent-magnet synchronous motors |
| Power output |
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| 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 180kW electric motor with a top speed of 163km/h.[11]
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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.[12][13] It is the third model in the Leahead lineup after the i1 Toyota Vitz-based subcompact hatchback and the iX4 Trumpchi GS4-based compact SUV.
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GAC-Toyota iA5 facelift (front)
GAC-Honda EA6
editThe GAC-Honda EA6 is rebadged variant of the Aion S. The EA6 produces the same 135 kW (184 HP, 300 N • m), and is equipped with the same battery of 58.8 kWh, capable of a range of 460 km (286 mi) (NEDC). The EA6 is 32 mm (1.3 in) longer than the Aion S.[14]
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GAC-Honda EA6 (front) -
GAC-Honda EA6 (rear)
See also
edit- Aion LX, a mid-size electric crossover by Aion
- List of GAC vehicles
References
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- ^ https://www.chinamobil.ru/eng/gac/aion-s/?view=sales Chinamobil.ru GAC Aion S China Auto Sales Figures. Retrieved 2 July 2023
- ^ https://www.chinamobil.ru/eng/cars/toyota/toyota-ia5/sales Chinamobil.ru Leahead iA5 China Auto Sales Figures. Retrieved 2 July 2023
- ^ https://www.chinamobil.ru/eng/gac/ea6/?view=sales Chinamobil.ru GAC-Honda EA6 (Yile) China Auto Sales Figures. Retrieved 2 July 2023
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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.
- ^ "全新外观设计 埃安AION S Max申报图". tekdeeps. 12 September 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ "GAC Aion S Will Soon Have A Sibling: GAC-Toyota To Release All-Electric iA5". ChinaPEV.com. 17 July 2019. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
- ^ "GAC Toyota iA5 Is Totally A Sibling Of GAC Aion S". ChinaPEV.com. 9 September 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
- ^ "New GAC EA6 electric sedan turned out to be a clone – DRIVE". tekdeeps. 7 November 2020. Archived from the original on April 24, 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
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