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Aion i60: National extended range SUV heading towards the world

2026-04-23 0 Leave me a message

As the first strategic model for GAC Aion to enter the extended range hybrid market, the Aion i60 has quickly become a popular model in the domestic A-class SUV market since its launch in November 2025, thanks to its "pure electric+extended range" dual power layout, long range, and affordable price. Entering 2026, this star product positioned as a "global model" is accelerating its expansion into overseas markets, becoming an important force in GAC Group's "ecological going global" strategy.

Domestic hot selling: Sales exceed 10000 in March after listing

According to official data from GAC Aion, the i60 has sold over 10000 units in multiple months since its launch in November 2025. In March 2026, the monthly sales reached 11145 units, and the cumulative sales in the three months since its launch have exceeded 28000 units.This model offers both pure electric and extended range dual power options. The extended range version is equipped with a 29kWh battery pack, with a CLTC pure electric range of 210 kilometers and a comprehensive range of up to 1240 kilometers. The entire series comes standard with intelligent configurations such as a 14.6-inch central control screen.


Overseas Strategy: Positioning Global Vehicle Models

The Aion i60 has been positioned as a global model since its inception. According to Guangzhou Automobile Group's previous disclosure, the i60 is about to debut in overseas markets and is expected to become the "incremental engine" of Guangzhou Automobile's overseas product matrix.


At the 139th Canton Fair to be held in April 2026, the Aion i60, as one of the three main models of GAC Group, made its debut at the exhibition booth. Together with AION S7 and M8, it showcased GAC's latest achievements in intelligent driving, three electric technology, and other fields to global merchants. Multiple batches of professional buyers from Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Latin America and other markets showed strong interest in the i60 on site, and the intention to negotiate orders was enthusiastic.

Overseas performance: GAC's independent brand overseas sales surged by 86%

The successive overseas expansion of models such as the Aion i60 and AION V has led to rapid growth in GAC's independent brand overseas business. According to data released by GAC Group:

· In January 2026, Guangzhou Automobile Group's overseas wholesale sales surged by 69% year-on-year.

· From January to February 2026, the cumulative overseas sales of independent brands reached 25100 vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 86%.

· In the first quarter of 2026, the cumulative overseas sales of independent brands reached 42165 vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 86%; Monthly sales of 17031 vehicles in March


Globalization Layout: From "Going Global" to "Entering Global"

In terms of channel construction, GAC continues to promote the "Thousand Network Plan", with a total of 650 global stores covering 86 countries and regions; Five overseas production bases have been built and put into operation, and localized production projects in Cambodia, Brazil, and Egypt are being promoted.


In terms of regional market performance, GAC has achieved multiple breakthroughs:

· Asia Pacific region: Cambodia market ranks among the top three in Chinese brand sales;

· Europe region: Greece market saw a 233% month on month increase in retail sales in January;

· Middle East region: Kuwait market, GS8 ranks third in Chinese brand sales of large SUVs;

· Americas region: Colombia market remains among the top three in pure electric vehicle sales; Entered 12 countries and regions in South America


At present, the Aion i60 has opened up export orders for overseas markets. We sincerely invite global partners to contact us and explore potential cooperation opportunities together.

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