Aion LX

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Aion LX
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Aion LX
Overview
Manufacturer GAC Aion
Also called Hycan 007
Production2019–present
Assembly Guangzhou, China
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size crossover SUV (D)
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout Front-motor, FWD (LX 60, LX 70, LX 80)
Dual motors, AWD (LX 80D)
Powertrain
Electric motor Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
135 kW (181 hp; 184 PS) (LX 60, LX 70)
150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) (LX 80)
300 kW (402 hp; 408 PS) (LX 80D)
Transmission 1-speed direct drive
Battery LX 60: 70kWh CATL lithium ion
LX 70: TBA
LX 80, LX 80D, and LX 80D Max: 93kWh CATL lithium ion
LX Plus: 144.4 kWh (announced)
Electric range LX 60: 503 km (313 mi)
LX 70: 520 km (323 mi)
LX 80: 650 km (404 mi)
LX 80D and LX 80D Max: 600 km (373 mi)
LX Plus: 1,008 km (626 mi)
(all NEDC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,920 mm (115.0 in)
Length
  • 4,786 mm (188.4 in)
  • LX Plus:
  • 4,835 mm (190.4 in)
Width1,935 mm (76.2 in)
Height1,685 mm (66.3 in)
Curb weight LX 60 and LX 70: 2,180 kg (4,806 lb)
LX 80: 2,040 kg (4,497 lb)
LX 80D and LX 80D Max: 2,180 kg (4,806 lb)

The Aion LX is a mid-size electric crossover SUV produced by GAC Aion. It was revealed at Auto Shanghai in April 2019.

Contents

History

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.

Aion LX Fuel Cell

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]

Aion LX Plus

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 (520 MJ) battery. The battery uses silicon sponge technology in its anode. [5]

Specifications

Aion LX model specifications
ModelLX 60LX 70LX 80LX 80DLX 80D Max
Battery70kWh (NCM523)TBA93kWh (NCM811)
Weight (kg)1900190020402180
Range (NEDC) (km)503520650600
Energy consumption (kWh/100 km)15.715.515.817.1
Max. power (kW)135150300
Max. torque (N⋅m)350700
LayoutFWDAWD
Sales priceCN¥249,600CN¥259,600CN¥279,600CN¥299,600CN¥349,600

Features

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.

Exterior

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.

Sales

Calendar yearSales [9] Notes
20191,341Sales start in October
20202,744
20211,003

Hycan 007

In April 2019, GAC and Nio announced they would form a joint venture electric vehicle brand called Hycan. [10]

Hycan later revealed the 007, an Aion LX with redesigned front/rear ends, interior, and wheels which also has a range of 399 miles (642 km), 26 miles (42 km) more than the LX 80D Max's (top trim level) which only has a range of 373 miles (600 km). [11] [12] [13]

The Hycan 007 is a mid-size electric Sport utility vehicle produced since April 2020.

On 20 May 2019, Hycan revealed the 007 concept, an Aion LX (produced by GAC New Energy) with a redesigned front and rear end, interior, and wheel design. [14] The production model was yet to be revealed and multiple teasers were shown before the upcoming revealing. [15]

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). [16] [17]

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. [18]

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