Next-generation smart SUV Aion V starts pre-sale at RMB 170,000

On April 27, with the theme of "Wonderful Night of Future Technology", the latest models of GAC New Energy Aion series were launched globally in the form of "cloud pre-sale". This is a technology event that integrates many highlights such as "Global Debut of Future Mech Warriors", "Gene Decoding of the Strongest EV in Its Class", and "Advanced Experience of the Next Generation ICV", which has attracted global attention. General Manager Gu Huinan of GAC New Energy announced online: "The next generation of smart SUV is named Aion V. It will be launched in three versions: 60 standard endurance version, 70 long endurance version and 80 ultra-long endurance version. Its NEDC endurance reaches 400km, 530km and 600km respectively, and the pre-sale price after subsidy starts at 170,000 yuan. As the pioneer of the next generation of smart cars, GAC New Energy Aion V is the strongest pure electric vehicle in its class and the next generation of intelligent networked vehicles, bringing users a technological enjoyment that is one step ahead of others."

GAC New Energy used short videos to show how Aion V creates more convenience and superiority for users with its leading technology in different travel scenarios. Combined with the interpretation of the new car's unique design concept by Zhang Fan, deputy director of GAC Research Institute, and the experience sharing of the new car's intelligent technology by Xiao Yong, deputy general manager of GAC New Energy, Aion fans have a deep understanding of the leadership style and unique charm of Aion V.

[GAC New Energy General Manager Gu Huinan announced the pre-sale price and rights of the next-generation smart SUV Aion V]

General Manager Gu Huinan used a set of wonderful numbers to summarize the strongest quality technology in its class owned by Aion V, and profoundly explained the world-class product strength of Aion V as the "pioneer of the next generation of smart cars":

Starting today, consumers can book Aion V online through the GAC New Energy APP and enjoy five basic rights and interests, including free charging piles, free lifetime software upgrades, free lifetime data traffic, free lifetime roadside assistance, and replacement vehicle services; the first 1,500 users who book before May 24 will receive three exclusive rights and interests worth 15,000 yuan, including free one-button remote parking, personalized body color, and the opportunity to participate in the new car national test drive event (including hotel and air tickets).

The sci-fi appearance of the mecha warrior illustrates the new relationship between man and car

From Aion S to Aion LX, GAC New Energy has always used design as a means to reconcile the relationship between man and machine. As a new model in the Aion series, Aion V is built on the GEP2.0 all-aluminum pure electric exclusive platform, giving designers the opportunity to abandon previous forms and design a new species with new proportions, postures and elements. In order to emphasize the "new", the designer took the mecha elements in science fiction movies as inspiration and created a four-dimensional science fiction mecha design theme unique to Aion V, creating a refreshing sense of science fiction, further deepening GAC New Energy's "human-machine symbiotic aesthetics" design concept, emphasizing the defense of machines for humans and the concessions of machines to humans, and explaining a new relationship between people and cars.

The front face of the Aion V is based on the prototype of a "mecha beast", with a volume that runs vertically and horizontally, a domineering spirit, and a parametric family "arrow-piercing cloud" eyebrow combination, which is highly recognizable and has a sense of science fiction. The side adopts a front-to-back design technique, from the unique "light claw electric eye" split LED headlights, to the solid and powerful "steel bone" waistline, to the "universe blade" taillights that swing from the rear to the side, and the combination of "flying wing" black exterior rearview mirrors and variable star wheels. The designer connects every amazing detail into a set of combined punches, vividly interpreting the Aion V's unparalleled and indomitable mecha style.

[Zhang Fan, deputy director of GAC Research Institute (1st from left), explains the mecha warrior sci-fi styling of the next-generation smart SUV Aion V]

  Next-generation technology creates the most powerful EV in its class

The electrification of automobiles is irreversible. Pure electric vehicles surpass fuel vehicles in terms of extreme acceleration, smooth handling, and quiet comfort, thus attracting more and more consumers to actively choose them. GAC New Energy Aion V demonstrates the new standard of the next generation of smart cars and is the strongest pure electric vehicle in its class, all because it is born with "three best in its class":

The only GEP2.0 all-aluminum pure electric exclusive platform in its class, Aion V, is built on this platform, achieving a perfect combination of lightweight and high strength. The professional sports car-level 50:50 front and rear weight ratio, low and central center of gravity, ensures cornering stability, rapid shock filtering when crossing ridges, and achieves an ultimate balance between controllability and ride comfort. The lower body is made of a large number of aluminum alloy materials such as high-pressure vacuum casting, extrusion molding, and stamping molding. The solid chassis meets various extreme driving requirements; 52.1% of the upper body is made of high-strength steel and hot-formed steel, and the second-generation GAC vehicle collision energy absorption control technology is independently developed to achieve stable impact bearing capacity. The cabin structure can absorb more than 60% of energy, achieving a five-star safety body comparable to luxury cars, effectively protecting passengers. The all-aluminum lower body is not afraid of complex and harsh Chinese roads. 80.3% of the overall body is made of high-corrosion anti-corrosion materials. The zirconium electrophoresis technology achieves a 10-year rust level of ≤4 at the joints of steel and aluminum parts, reaching the world's advanced level, making the body safety, controllability, and durability stand the test of time.

Largest space in its class - The wheelbase of Aion V reaches 2830mm, the longest in its class, achieving a 61.7% maximum axle length ratio in its class. The interior passenger space strives to create a C-class level, creating a "low public pool" Whale Space Pro. Aion V has the best practical storage space design in its class, with 25 hidden storage spaces in the whole vehicle. The hollow storage in the center console is convenient for directly placing personal belongings, and the hidden storage compartment in the trunk is convenient for collecting personal belongings. The back row has legroom comparable to that of the D-class, and the wide aisle makes it easy to shuttle from the left and right doors. It is worth mentioning that Aion V also has a high ground clearance of 160mm, which exceeds the pure electric models of the same class.

The longest range in its class is 600km - Aion V is built on the GEP2.0 all-aluminum pure electric exclusive platform. It has the world's first deeply integrated three-in-one electric drive system, the world's leading power battery and management technology, ultra-low wind resistance design, the world's first double-layer flow heat pump air conditioning and the world's leading energy-saving and efficiency improvement technology and other leading technologies, which directly increase the range record of pure electric SUVs in the same class to 600km, completely solving the biggest pain point of pure electric travel.

The Aion V, which has the "seven major endurance technology genes", is equipped with a double-layer flow heat pump air conditioner, which can use the property of heat transfer from high temperature to low temperature in a low-temperature environment, absorb heat from the air outside the car as heat energy for warm air, and reduce power consumption; through the independently developed world-leading battery temperature control system, with a variety of temperature control working modes such as equalizing temperature, heating, and plug-in insulation, the battery temperature is controlled in a suitable range to improve the power and discharge capacity of the whole vehicle; the world's leading high-efficiency waste heat recycling system introduces the waste heat of the electric drive into the battery at low temperatures to ensure battery performance and increase the endurance by 30km, regardless of severe cold. In addition, the all-round safety control technology of the Aion V, supported by the world's leading Silicon Valley algorithm, realizes 24-hour all-weather security protection of servers in four locations including GAC Silicon Valley R&D Center, GAC Research Institute, GAC New Energy, and battery suppliers, providing car owners with remote lifelong vehicle health management services. Aion V is also equipped with the world's leading BMS battery management system, with a SOC estimation accuracy of 3% (industry ±5%), high-precision voltage sampling of ±2mV, and a functional safety level ASIL C, which is more accurate and safer.

The world's first 5G car, leading the next generation of smart technology

The next generation of smart cars will definitely be the smartest cars in the world. With the increasing maturity and commercial application of 5G technology, the automotive industry is experiencing a once-in-a-century opportunity for technological change. Pure electric vehicles are considered to be the best carrier for the development of intelligent network technology because of their technical characteristics such as electrical control linearization, millisecond-level control accuracy, and relatively simple development and calibration. 5G will become the core technology of the next generation of smart cars.

Aion V is equipped with China's first integrated 5G+C-V2X in-vehicle intelligent communication system independently developed by GAC New Energy, and is equipped with Huawei's new generation 5G in-vehicle module MH5000, which has three absolute advantages: high speed, low latency, and wide connection. The transmission speed is 100 times faster than 4G, and it can connect millions of terminals at the same time, creating the world's first 5G car, truly connecting everything. The installation of the C-V2X intelligent communication system will accelerate the arrival of the era of automotive Internet of Things, improve the quality of life of users with leading 5G technology, and bring unprecedented fresh car experience and life scene extension to future urban leaders, fully interpreting the superiority of life of the next generation of ICV.

[GAC New Energy Deputy General Manager Xiao Yong shares the leading smart technology experience of the next-generation smart SUV Aion V]

The coolest smart remote control parking - Aion V can achieve horizontal and vertical parking in and out, and supports all-scenario smart parking such as ramps, diagonal rows and smart tracking parking. The summoning function supports remote control parking within a range of 6 meters, and realizes automatic parking in vertical and horizontal narrow parking spaces by remote control outside the car; when picking up the car, the vehicle can be summoned by one-button remote control parking, avoiding the embarrassment of being unable to get in the car because the parking space is too narrow. Aion V uses Bosch's latest generation of perception hardware system (4 high-definition panoramic cameras + 12 ultrasonic sensors) to achieve parking space detection data fusion, effectively identify parking spaces based on parking space lines and obstacles, integrate 2D and 3D panoramic functions, and realize parking in complex conditions such as parking with parking space lines, without parking space lines or ramp parking. The system has the world's leading recognition accuracy, more reliable object and pedestrian recognition, parking space recognition based on ultrasonic and visual fusion, and comprehensive correct recognition reaches the industry-leading level; with driving and parking redundancy, ensure the parking process is safe and secure.

The only L3 autonomous driving model in its class, Aion V, is the world's second model equipped with high-precision map full-road and full-speed L3 autonomous driving technology after Aion LX. With the support of the world's first deliverable application of China's high-precision map technology, it supports drivers to take their hands off the car for a long time on all domestic highways and expressways (road section use rights are to be gradually opened up) if permitted by laws and regulations, truly freeing their hands. It has an industry-leading combination of intelligent driving software and hardware, including the industry-leading HOD steering wheel with a three-zone hands-off detection system (gesture recognition is improved to millisecond-level accuracy to accurately determine whether the driver is in control of the vehicle), the best Bosch third-generation multi-function/stereo camera in its class (even without lane lines, it can well identify the entire road), and the best Bosch fifth-generation millimeter-wave radar system in its class (detection distance of 210m, 50m higher than the fourth generation, azimuth angle of 60°, 15° higher than the previous generation), which can achieve segmented gentle acceleration and deceleration effects while ensuring safety, bringing users the best autonomous driving experience in its class.

The world's first intelligent healthy cockpit - Aion V has completed the integration of hardware and software of driving display and infotainment system, creating China's first cockpit domain controller; equipped with industry-leading AR real-scene navigation that integrates massive road data, and supported by the latest algorithm of Alibaba Damo Academy, AR augmented reality technology integrates map data, camera sensor data and positioning algorithm, and what you see is what you get; equipped with the world's leading high-IQ iFlytek-Flying Fish 2.0 natural voice system, it has super self-learning ability, is not afraid of plastic Mandarin in various places, and achieves up to 90 seconds of wake-up + intelligent sound source positioning function, and expands ecological connections such as food and movies; the industry-leading driver monitoring DMS system monitors the driver in real time to avoid fatigue and distraction, and improve driving safety. GAC New Energy has created the world's first Aion healthy cockpit for Aion V, equipped with the world's first Chinese medicine fragrance cockpit, the world's first remote one-button medical-grade filtration and the world's first solar fresh air purification system, to help users travel healthily and safely.

Once again "a step ahead" to create the next generation of smart car era

From the launch of Aion S, "the starting point surpassing fuel vehicles" on April 27 last year, to the arrival of Aion V, "the pioneer of the next generation of smart vehicles" on April 27 this year, GAC New Energy Aion series models have demonstrated leading performance that surpasses their peers in performance, intelligence, space and safety, bringing users "technological enjoyment that is one step ahead of others" time after time.

Unique leading technology configuration in its class. Aion V sets new benchmarks in its class in terms of electrification level, pure electric exclusive platform technology, interior space experience, and cruising range, and thoroughly solves the "pain points" of new energy users with its powerful product strength as the strongest pure electric vehicle in its class. In terms of intelligent technology configuration, whether it is 5G, L3 autonomous driving, intelligent remote parking, or smart healthy cockpit, models that can be equipped with some of these leading technologies at the same time are often priced at hundreds of thousands or even millions in the current market, and "5G+L3 autonomous driving" is a unique high-tech equipment in the industry, which fully demonstrates the high standards of the next generation of intelligent networked vehicles and provides Aion users with the most abundant "dessert" technology feast in its class.

The advanced technology benefits everyone. Aion V made its shocking debut with a pre-sale price starting from 170,000 yuan, which not only reflects GAC New Energy's full sincerity to Chinese consumers, but also demonstrates GAC New Energy's mission and responsibility, allowing everyone to have a deeper understanding of the vision of "becoming a world-leading and socially trusted green smart mobility value creator", and strive to become a "smarter companion" of "intelligence, emotion, and trust" for every user with world-class products and services.

The four major system advantages bring leading technology, quality assurance, deep customization and exclusive services. As the core carrier of GAC's development of intelligent networked new energy vehicles, GAC New Energy has fully demonstrated GAC's forward-looking layout and large investment through the creation of the "next generation smart SUV" Aion V - creating the advantages of the global R&D network system of Guangzhou General Hospital + three R&D centers in North America + Shanghai forward-looking design studio; leveraging the advantages of the global supply chain system, the world's first to achieve mass production of innovative technologies such as 5G technology, in-vehicle Internet of Things, L3 autonomous driving, "three-in-one" electric drive system, solar sunroof, heat pump double-layer air conditioning, etc.; investing 45 billion yuan to build the GAC Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicle Industrial Park, and investing 4.7 billion yuan to build the world's leading GAC New Energy Intelligent Ecological Factory, with GAC production The advantages of the production system have built four global leading advantages in flexible production of steel and aluminum bodies, digital autonomous decision-making, interactive customization and comprehensive energy utilization. With exquisite automotive intelligent manufacturing technology and strong customization capabilities, it has ushered in a new era of large-scale customization; using technological innovation to promote service model upgrades, and create a new marketing service ecosystem with user experience as the core and integrated into smart life. The "online APP and offline 25-hour experience center" build a new golden triangle service model of "user-dealer-OEM", directly connecting and serving every user, and upgrading the "Aion One-Click Exclusive Service", through the two core platforms of Aion Service Center and Aion Club, continue to create value for users.

Every step forward of GAC New Energy has witnessed every moment of China's new energy vehicle industry surpassing others, and it has continuously refreshed the miracle of "Guangxin Speed" that has excited the industry. With a steady and fast pace, it continues to provide users with world-class smart car products and services, and create green, smart and mobile life value. As General Manager Gu Huinan summarized: "GAC New Energy has always been committed to creating world-class products and services and bringing the most advanced technology to users. The arrival of Aion V will bring everyone an unprecedented wonderful life experience and take the lead in entering the next intelligent era."

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.