| Aion LX | |
| Manufacturer: | GAC Aion |
| Aka: | Hycan 007 |
| Assembly: | Guangzhou, China |
| Production: | 2019–present |
| Class: | Mid-size crossover SUV (D) |
| Body Style: | 5-door SUV |
| Layout: | Front-motor, FWD (LX 60, LX 70, LX 80) Dual motors, AWD (LX 80D) |
| Motor: | Permanent-magnet synchronous motor 1350NaN0 (LX 60, LX 70) 1500NaN0 (LX 80) 3000NaN0 (LX 80D) |
| Transmission: | 1-speed direct drive |
| 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: 5030NaN0 LX 70: 5200NaN0 LX 80: 6500NaN0 LX 80D and LX 80D Max: 6000NaN0 LX Plus: 10080NaN0 (all NEDC) |
| Wheelbase: | 29201NaN1 |
| Width: | 19351NaN1 |
| Height: | 16851NaN1 |
| Weight: | LX 60 and LX 70: 21800NaN0 LX 80: 20400NaN0 LX 80D and LX 80D Max: 21800NaN0 |
The Aion LX is a mid-size electric crossover SUV produced by GAC Aion. It was revealed at Auto Shanghai in April 2019.
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 650km (400miles).[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 battery. The battery uses silicon sponge technology in its anode.[5]
| Battery | 70kWh (NCM523) | TBA | 93kWh (NCM811) | |||
| Weight (kg) | 1900 | 1900 | 2040 | 2180 | ||
| Range (NEDC) (km) | 503 | 520 | 650 | 600 | ||
| Energy consumption (kWh/100 km) | 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 | ||||||
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.
| 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 399miles, 26miles more than the LX 80D Max's (top trim level) which only has a range of 373miles.[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 (US$37,343).[16] [17]
The 007 is available in three trim levels, Base, Plus, and Top. The Base trim level has a battery pack with a NEDC range of and a acceleration time of 8.2 seconds, while the higher-level Plus and Top trims both have a battery with a NEDC range of up to and a acceleration time of 7.9 seconds.[18]