The Aion LX is a mid-size electric crossover SUV produced by Aion, a marque of Guangzhou Automobile Corporation. It was revealed at Auto Shanghai in April 2019.
Aion LX | |
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![]() Aion LX | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | GAC Motor |
Also called | GAC New Energy Aion LX |
Production | 2019–present |
Assembly | Guangzhou, China |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact luxury crossover SUV |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | Front-motor, FWD (LX 60, LX 70, LX 80) Dual motors, AWD (LX 80D) |
Related | Hycan 007 |
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 | Single Speed |
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 |
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Width | 1,935 mm (76.2 in) |
Height | 1,685 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 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.
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]
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]
Model | LX 60 | LX 70 | LX 80 | LX 80D | LX 80D Max |
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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 | ¥249,600 RMB | ¥259,600 RMB | ¥279,600 RMB | ¥299,600 RMB | ¥349,600 RMB |
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.
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.
Calendar year | Sales[9] | Notes |
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2019 | 1,341 | Sales start in October |
2020 | 2,744 | |
2021 | 1,003 | |
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 (37,343 USD).[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]