This is a list of current and former automobiles produced by Chinese automaker Guangzhou Automobile Corporation (abbreviated as GAC), under its brands of Trumpchi, Aion, Hyptec and Gonow.
For vehicles produced with joint venture partners Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Honda, Mitsubishi Motors, Nio, and Toyota, see List of GAC vehicles with joint venture.
Image | Name | Chinese name | Introduction | Current Model | Generation | Body Style | Notes |
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Sedans | |||||||
Aion S | 埃安S | 2019 | 2023 | First | Compact sedan | Also sold as Leahead iA5. | |
Aion S Plus | 埃安S PLUS | 2021 | 2023 | First | Compact sedan | Facelifted and enlarged variant of Aion S | |
Aion S Max | 埃安S MAX | 2023 | 2023 | First | Compact sedan | Enlarged variant of Aion S Plus | |
Aion RT | 埃安RT | to commence | 2024 | First | Mid-size sedan | ||
SUVs | |||||||
Aion LX | 埃安LX | 2019 | 2022 | First | Mid-size SUV | ||
Aion V | 埃安V | 2020 | 2024 | Second | Compact SUV | ||
Aion Y | 埃安Y | 2021 | 2022 | First | Compact SUV |
Image | Name | Chinese name | Introduction | Current Model | Generation | Body Style | Notes |
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Sedans | |||||||
Hyptec GT | 昊铂GT | 2023 | 2023 | First | Mid-size sedan | ||
SUVs | |||||||
Hyptec HT | 昊铂HT | 2023 | 2023 | First | Mid-size SUV | ||
Sports car | |||||||
Hyptec SSR | 昊铂SSR | 2023 | 2023 | First | Sports car |
Image | Name | Chinese name | Introduction | Current Model | Generation | Body Style | Notes |
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Sedan | |||||||
Trumpchi Empow | 传祺影豹 | 2021 | 2023 | First | 4-door compact (C) sedan | ||
SUV | |||||||
Trumpchi GS3 | 传祺GS3影速 | 2017 | 2023 | Second | 5-door subcompact (B) SUV | ||
Trumpchi GS4 | 传祺GS4 | 2015 | 2024 | Third | 5-door compact (C) SUV | ||
Trumpchi GS4 Plus | 传祺GS4 PLUS | 2021 | 2023 | First | 5-door compact (C) SUV | Renamed from second generation of GS5 | |
Trumpchi Emkoo | 传祺影酷 | 2023 | 2023 | First | 5-door compact (C) SUV | ||
| Trumpchi GS8 Trumpchi ES9 | 传祺GS8 传祺新能源ES9 | 2016 2023 | 2023 2023 | Second | 5-door mid-size (D) SUV PHEV variant | |
MPV/Minivan | |||||||
Trumpchi M6 | 传祺M6 | 2019 | 2023 | First | 5-door compact (C) MPV | Sold as GN6 in Middle Eastern countries. Former GM6, renamed in 2020. | |
Trumpchi E8 | 传祺新能源E8 | 2023 | 2023 | First | 5-door compact (C) MPV | ||
| Trumpchi M8 Trumpchi E9 | 传祺M8 传祺新能源E9 | 2018 2023 | 2023 | Second First | 5-door minivan (D) minivan PHEV variant of M8 II | Sold as GN8 in Middle Eastern countries. [1] Former GM8, renamed in 2020. |
Image | Name | Introduction | Discontinuation | Final Generation | Body Style | Notes |
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Sedan | ||||||
Trumpchi GA3 | 2013 | 2015 | First | 4-door subcompact (B) sedan | Renamed from Gonow Emei in 2013 | |
Trumpchi GA3S/ GA3 PHEV | 2014 | 2019 | First | 4-door subcompact (B) sedan | Sportier/PHEV variant of the GA3 | |
Trumpchi GA4 | 2018 | 2022 | First | 4-door compact (C) sedan | ||
Trumochi GA5/GA5 PHEV | 2010 | 2018 | First | 4-door compact (C) sedan | ||
Trumpchi GA6 | 2014 | 2023 | Second | 4-door mid-size (D) sedan | ||
Trumpchi GA8 | 2015 | 2023 | Second | 4-door full-size (F) sedan | ||
SUV | ||||||
Trumpchi GE3 | 2017 | 2020 | First | 5-door subcompact (B) SUV | Also rebadged as Mitsubishi E-More | |
Trumpchi GS4 Coupe | 2020 | 2023 | First | 5-door compact (C) SUV coupe | Coupe variant of second generation GS4 | |
Trumpchi GS5 | 2012 | 2021 | Second | 5-door compact (C) SUV | The second generation was renamed to GS4 Plus | |
Trumpchi GS7/GS8S | 2017 | 2021 | First | 5-door mid-size (D) SUV | Shorter, 5 seater variant of the GS8 |
Image | Name | Introduction | Discontinuation | Final Generation | Body Style | Notes |
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Emei | 2013 | 2013 | First | 4-door subcompact (B) sedan | The original model for the GA3, before being renamed in 2013. | |
Minivan | ||||||
Way | 2012 | 2016 | First | 5-door supermini (A) van | Also called Xingwang. Extended length version called Way L, premium extended length version called Way CL, and cargo version called GA6380. Also sold as a pickup. | |
Starry | 2014 | 2016 | First | 5-door compact (C) MPV | Also called Xinglang. | |
Lightweight | 2004 | 2016 | First | 5-door full-size (F) van | Also called GA6530. Also sold by Toyota as the Toyota HiAce and Jinbei Auto as the Haise | |
SUV | ||||||
Saboo | 2010 | 2015 | First | 5-door mid-size (D) SUV | ||
Aoosed | 2010 | 2016 | Second | 5-door mid-size (D) SUV | Sold as Aoosed G5 from 2010 to 2011, Aoosed GX5 from 2012 to 2014, and Aoosed GX6 from 2014 to 2016. | |
Victory | 2006 | 2009 | First | 5-door mid-size (D) SUV | Also sold by Huanghai Auto as the Challenger and Dadi Auto as the Shuttle. Sold as Katay Gonow Victory in Europe. | |
Jetstar | 2003 | 2009 | First | 5-door full-size (F) SUV | Also sold as Finite and GS50. Sold as Katay Gonow Jetstar in Europe. | |
Pickup truck | ||||||
Way | 2012 | 2016 | First | 2/4-door supermini (A) pickup truck | Sold as Way M1 for the 2 door, Way M2 for the 4-door. Also sold as a van. | |
Troy | 2006 | 2016 | First | 4-door mid-size (D) Pickup | Also sold as Troy 100/200/220/300/500, Wealth 300/500, Alter, and Fan Sold as Katay Gonow Troy in Europe. | |
GP150 | 2014 | 2016 | First | 4-door mid-size (D) Pickup | ||
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