Sole GAC Aion UT hatch confirmed for Australia

GAC has confirmed its compact Aion UT electric hatchback for Australia, with goverment documents revealing a single high-output variant aimed squarely at the fast-growing budget EV city car segment.

The Aion UT will become GAC’s fourth model in Australia and its second pure electric vehicle, joining the recently launched Aion V SUV alongside the M8 plug-in hybrid people-mover and Emzoom petrol SUV.

Official government documentation shows Australia will receive the higher-output 150kW electric motor version, first introduced in Thailand in 2025, rather than the earlier 100kW variant revealed at the Guangzhou motor show in 2024.

Tare weight is listed at 1700kg, light for an EV measuring 4.27 metres long, and placing it directly against rivals such as the MG4, GWM Ora and BYD Dolphin.

Seventeen-inch wheels are standard and the Milan Design Centre–penned cabin adopts a minimalist layout with a big 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment display and an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster.

Butterfly-style front seats recline flat, while soft-touch materials, metallic trim highlights, a panoramic sunroof with electric sunshade and a heat-pump dual-layer air-conditioning system with rear vents headline the comfort features.

On the outside, the Aion UT features a fastback profile, floating two-tone roof and pixel-style lighting graphics.

GAC says it introduces the world’s first ‘eyebrow-style’ headlamp design.

Battery capacity and official driving range are yet to be confirmed for Australia, although overseas versions quote between 400 and 500 kilometres on the NEDC cycle depending on battery size.

The charge port is positioned on the front driver’s side.

Despite its city-friendly dimensions, the Aion UT majors on interior packaging.

A 2750mm wheelbase delivers a claimed 905mm of rear legroom and 1385mm of shoulder room, figures that edge into larger vehicle territory.

Boot capacity stands at 440 litres, expanding to 1600 litres with the rear seats folded, while a low 685mm loading height and powered tailgate aim to improve day-to-day usability.

GAC also claims 24 separate storage compartments throughout the cabin.

A prototype was spotted undergoing local testing on Sydney roads in September 2025, confirming the model is already well into Australian validation and tuning ahead of its showroom arrival.

GAC Australia president Kevin Shu says the brand’s ‘In Australia, For Australia’ strategy will see more than 10 models launched locally within five years.

“I have no doubt this model will resonate strongly with Australians seeking an intelligent, city-focused vehicle to navigate the nation’s iconic urban landscapes,” added Shu.

“We look forward to continuing to grow along with our customers here in Australia.”

The Chinese car brand already has 15 dealers nationwide, with plans to expand to more than 30 outlets by the end of 2026, spanning electric, plug-in hybrid and internal-combustion vehicles, plus a future GAC ute or pick-up truck.

Full Australian specifications and confirmed pricing for the Aion UT will be announced closer to its second quarter 2026 launch window.

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