The GAC Aion UT small hatchback debuted globally at the Guangzhou Auto Show in late 2024. Designed at the GAC Milan Design Centre in Italy, the model was created to compete in the growing compact electric vehicle segment. It officially arrived in the Australian market in early 2026 as the fourth model in the local GAC line-up.
In its home market of China, the hatchback is also known by the name Parrot Dragon. The 2026 GAC Aion UT sits on the AEP 3.0 platform which it shares with the larger Aion V SUV. While overseas versions offer smaller 35kWh and 44kWh batteries, the Australian launch line-up focuses on a 60kWh lithium iron phosphate pack.
This first-generation model offers two trim levels for local buyers: Premium and Luxury. Both versions feature a 150kW front-mounted electric motor and a 430km WLTP driving range. Key interior highlights include a 14.6-inch touchscreen and an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster.
The line-up currently starts at $31,990 for the Aion Ut Luxury and ranges through to $35,990 for the range-topping Aion Ut Premium.
| Year | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2026
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Body Type: Hatchback | Specs: Electric 1 SP AUTO | Price from: $31,990 |
Price to:
$35,990
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The Aion UT comes in a range of funky hues. There's a standard white or beige, with the premium colours including green, lavender, silver, crimson, and black. A two-tone treatment (with a white roof) can be chosen on the green and crimson colours.
Standard features are impressive even on the base car, with inclusions like LED headlights, 17-inch alloy wheels, a 14.6-inch multimedia touchscreen, an 8.88-inch digital dash, synthetic leather trim, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, power adjust for the driver and front passenger seats, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, built-in nav and over-the-air connectivity.
The interior of the GAC Aion UT follows the Chinese car playbook with big screens, generous synthetic leather trims and a spacious layout for its class.
The Aion UT is available with one motor, a 150kW/210Nm unit mounted on the front axle.
| Year | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
|---|---|---|---|
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2026
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Body Type: Hatchback | Height x Width x Length: 1575x1850x4270 mm |
Ground Clearance:
147 mm
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| Year | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2026
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Body Type: Hatchback | Front Tyre Size: 215x55 R17 | Front Rim: 6.5x17 in |
Rear Rim:
6.5x17 in
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| Year | Body Type | Braked Capacity from | Braked Capacity to |
|---|---|---|---|
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2026
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Body Type: Hatchback | Braked Capacity from: 0kg |
Braked Capacity to:
0kg
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The GAC Aion UT is a five-seat hatchback, with seats clad in synthetic leather trim.
| Year | Body Type | Fuel Consumption* | Engine | Fuel Type | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2026
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Body Type: Hatchback | Fuel Consumption: — | Engine: — | Fuel Type: Electric |
Transmission:
1 SP AUTO
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Boot space measures 321 litres. The floor has two tiers, with the upper tier offering a flat loading space with the second row seat folded.
The GAC Aion UT can accelerate from 0-100km/h in a claimed 7.3 seconds. Top speed is around 150km/h.
Driving range for the launch variants of the GAC Aion UT is a WLTP-certified 430km.