Likes
- Nice driving manners
- Roomy cabin
- Great value
Dislikes
- Synthetic leather seats
- Modest performance
- Unclear servicing costs
The GAC Aion V Premium is the latest mid-size electric SUV to enter the market. The Chinese brand is going head-to-head with the likes of the Geely EX5 and BYD Atto 3 with this small SUV.
Priced from $42,590 (plus on-road costs) the Aion V Premium comes well-equipped for the money with LED headlights and tail-lights, 19-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats, dual-zone climate control and a nine-speaker stereo. Although it does get synthetic leather seats in a nod to its lower price.
There is a lengthy list of driver assistance features, including adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, forward collision warning, traffic sign recognition, emergency lane keeping assist, rear cross-traffic alert and door opening warning.
It's powered by a 150kW/210Nm electric motor, which drives the front wheels, and a 75.2kWh lithium-phosphate battery, which provides a claimed range of 510km.
