Aion LX

The Aion LX is a mid-size electric crossover SUV produced by GAC Group's New Energy division's Aion sub-brand. It was revealed at Auto Shanghai of 2019.

Not to be confused with Lexus LX.
Aion LX
Aion LX
Overview
ManufacturerGAC Motor
Also calledGAC New Energy Aion LX
Production2019–present
AssemblyGuangzhou, China
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size SUV (D)
Body style5-door crossover SUV
LayoutFWD (LX60, LX70, LX80)
AWD (LX80D)
RelatedHycan 007
Powertrain
BatteryLX60: 70kWh CATL lithium ion
LX70: TBA
LX80 and LX80D: 93kWh CATL lithium ion
Electric rangeLX60: 503 km (313 mi)
LX70: 520 km (323 mi)
LX80: 650 km (404 mi)
LX80D: 600 km (373 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,920 mm (115.0 in)
Length4,786 mm (188.4 in)
Width1,935 mm (76.2 in)
Height1,685 mm (66.3 in)
Curb weightLX60 and LX70: 2,180 kg (4,806 lb)
LX80: 2,040 kg (4,497 lb)
LX80D: 2,180 kg (4,806 lb)

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.

Hycan
Hycan logo
Hycan ownership

In May 2019, GAC and NIO announced they would form a joint venture electric vehicle brand called Hycan.[3]

Hycan later revealed the 007, an Aion LX with redesigned front/rear ends, interior, and wheels which also has a range of 399 miles, 26 more than the LX80D's (top trim level) 373.[4][5][6]

Specifications
Aion LX Model Specifications Chart
Model LX60 LX70 LX80 LX80D LX80D Max
Battery 70kWh (NCM523) TBA 93kWh (NCM811)
Weight (kg) 1900 1900 2040 2180
Range (NEDC) (km) 503 520 650 600
Energy consumption (kWh/100km) 15.7 15.5 15.8 17.1
Max. power (kW) 135 150 300
Max. torque (N⋅m) 350 700
Layout FWD AWD
Sales price CN¥249,600 CN¥259,600 CN¥279,600 CN¥299,600 CN¥349,600

Features

The Aion LX's roof has solar panels that are used to heat and cool the interior.[7] Unmanned parking and level 4 autonomous driving is also featured in the LX.[8]

Exterior

The Aion LX's exterior has the same design cues as the Aion S and V, with the same front and headlight design and bumper and rear taillight bar.[9]

Sales
Calendar year Sales[10] Notes
2019 1,341 Sales start in October
2020 301* Sales drop in early 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic
*Data as of January 2020
  • Aion LX (right side, front)
  • Aion LX (rear)
  • Aion LX (front)
  • Aion LX (right side, rear)

See also

References
  1. "When Technology Meets Super-Running SUV: GAC New Energy Aion LX World Premiere (Chinese)". Auto Shanghai. 18 April 2019. Retrieved 15 May 2019.
  2. "GAC New Energy Launched AION LX, The 2nd Pure EV, NEDC Range 503 Miles". ChinaPEV.com. 30 August 2019. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  3. "GAC-NIO Established a Joint-Venture to Release a New Brand and New EV". ChinaPEV.com. 20 May 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
  4. "GAC-NIO Introduces Hycan Brand And Concept Electric SUV". InsideEVs.com. 28 May 2019. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
  5. "Teaser Images of Hycan's First EV, Features Triple Screens". ChinaPEV.com. 14 August 2019. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
  6. "Named HYCAN 007, GAC-NIO's First Pure Electric SUV Started Pre-Sale in Chinese Market, Range of 399miles". ChinaPEV.com. 27 December 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
  7. "GAC New Energy Unveils Electric SUV Aion LX With NEDC Range Over 373 Miles". PR Newswire. 16 April 2019. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
  8. "Pony.ai, GAC Group launches Aion LX's level 4 self-driving version". Gasgoo. 19 September 2019. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  9. "First Exposure! Guangzhou Automobile New Energy Aion LX Debut, Battery Life Over 600km (Chinese)". GeekNEV. 16 April 2019. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
  10. http://carsalesbase.com/china-car-sales-data/gac/gac-aion-LX/ GAC Aion S China Auto Sales Figures at CarSalesBase.com - Retrieved 29 August 2019
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