Aion LX | |
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![]() Aion LX | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | GAC Aion |
Also called | Hycan 007 |
Production | 2019–present |
Assembly | Guangzhou, China |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Mid-size crossover SUV (D) |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout |
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Powertrain | |
Electric motor | Permanent-magnet synchronous |
Power output | 135–300 kW (181–402 hp; 184–408 PS) |
Transmission | 1-speed direct drive |
Battery | |
Electric range | 503–1,008 km (313–626 mi) (NEDC) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,920 mm (115.0 in) |
Length |
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Width | 1,935 mm (76.2 in) |
Height | 1,685 mm (66.3 in) |
Curb weight | 2,040–2,180 kg (4,497–4,806 lb) |
The Aion LX is a mid-size electric SUV produced by GAC Aion. It was revealed at Auto Shanghai in April 2019.
The Aion LX was unveiled at Auto Shanghai in April 2019. [1] The LX started pre-sale in August 2019 and production in October 2019. [2]
It is the second vehicle sold under the GAC New Energy Aion sub-brand after the Aion S.
On 28 July 2020 at the GAC Tech Day event, GAC presented a fuel cell version of the Aion LX with a different grille from that of the electric version for hydrogen technology testing purposes. [3] The Aion LX Fuel Cell has a fueling time of 3–5 minutes and a NEDC range exceeding 650 kilometres (400 mi). [4]
Unveiled in November 2021, the Aion LX Plus is an updated variant of the all-electric Aion LX which is slightly longer, features a different styling (taking design cues from the smaller Aion V Plus) and is equipped with a 144.4 kWh battery capable of 1,008 km (626 mi) of range on the NEDC cycle. The battery uses silicon sponge technology in its anode. [5]
Model | LX 60 | LX 70 | LX 80 | LX 80D | LX 80D Max |
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Battery | 70 kWh (NCM523) | 93 kWh (NCM811) | |||
Weight | 1,900 kg (4,190 lb) | 1,900 kg (4,190 lb) | 2,040 kg (4,500 lb) | 2,180 kg (4,810 lb) | |
Range (NEDC) | 503 km (313 mi) | 520 km (323 mi) | 650 km (404 mi) | 600 km (373 mi) | |
Energy consumption (kWh/100 km) | 15.7 | 15.5 | 15.8 | 17.1 | |
Max. power | 135 kW (181 hp; 184 PS) | 150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) | 300 kW (402 hp; 408 PS) | ||
Max. torque | 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) | 700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft) | |||
Layout | FWD | AWD | |||
Sales price | CN¥249,600 | CN¥259,600 | CN¥279,600 | CN¥299,600 | CN¥349,600 |
The Aion LX's roof has solar panels that are used to heat and cool the interior. [6] Unmanned parking and level 4 autonomous driving is also featured in the LX. [7] Front passenger seat can be automatically moved forwards from the rear control panel similar to Mercedes S-Class. The rear seats have fold out leg supports.
The Aion LX's exterior uses the same design cues as the Aion S and V, with the same front and headlight design and rear taillight bar. [8] Gloss black aerodynamic wheel covers, carbon wing mirrors and carbon C-pillar can be optioned.
In April 2019, GAC and Nio announced they would form a joint venture electric vehicle brand called Hycan. [9] On 20 May 2019, Hycan revealed the 007 concept, which is an Aion LX with a redesigned front and rear end, interior, and wheel design. [10] [11]
On 27 December 2019, the largely unchanged production Hycan 007 was revealed and went on pre-sale before being officially listed for sale in the Chinese market in April 2020 at a starting price of 262,000 Chinese yuan (US$37,343). [12] [13]
The 007 is available in three trim levels, Base, Plus, and Top. The Base trim level has a 73 kWh (260 MJ) battery pack with a NEDC range of 523 km (325 mi) and a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration time of 8.2 seconds, while the higher-level Plus and Top trims both have a 93 kWh (330 MJ) battery with a NEDC range of up to 643 km (400 mi) and a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration time of 7.9 seconds. [14] The top version has 26 miles (42 km) more range than the LX's top trim level, which only has a range of 373 miles (600 km). [15]
Sales of the Aion LX started in October 2019.
Calendar year | Sales [16] |
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2019 | 1,341 |
2020 | 2,744 |
2021 | 1,003 |
2022 | 3,990 [17] |
2024 | 432 [18] |
Year | China |
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2021 | 306 [19] |
2022 | 102 [20] |
2023 | 26 [21] |
2024 | 11 [22] |