On November 29, 2023, GAC AION launched the AION Y Plus 490 Premium at the Thailand International Motor Expo 2023 with many benefits. It also launched GAC AION's high-end electric car brands, Hyper GT, Hyper HT and Hyper SSR, as well as AION ES, the first electric sedan in Thailand's public bus industry, which was launched simultaneously both in Thailand and abroad.

“This is AION's first appearance at the Motor Expo, and we come with sincerity and full of expectations. Today, we are ready to bring cutting-edge innovations and outstanding electric cars to exhibit at Motor Expo 2023, which is an important recognition of the car market in Thailand and an understanding of future market trends," said Mr. Hansa Saesung, Senior Regional Sales Manager, Ion Automobile Sales (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

 

The new AION Y Plus 490 Premium has been fully upgraded with 24 options. The exterior comes with an intelligent high beam system with an electric tailgate and VTOL function inside, a driver's seat ventilation system has been added. The front passenger seat can be adjusted in four directions electrically with an auto-dimming rearview mirror. The mood lighting in the cabin can be adjusted according to the rhythm of the music. The rear seats are equipped with headrests and a center armrest, including intelligent driving systems and entertainment systems. There are 12 additional upgrades, including the L2+ intelligent driving assistance system, helping to increase comfort and safety for drivers. In addition, we have also given an Emergency Charging cable to customers who purchase the AION Y Plus 490 Premium.

 

In terms of technology, the AION Y Plus 490 Premium is built on the AEP electric vehicle platform, which comes with outstanding features and allows for spacious interior space. It comes with a 50:50 weight distribution ratio, which helps increase the efficiency of controlling the car with confidence and gives you a better driving experience. Moreover, the position of the battery at the center of the vehicle provides high safety, which results in the vehicle working together with intelligent systems more efficiently. The 63.2 kilowatt-hour battery provides a maximum range of up to 490 km, along with the world's safest battery technology, the Magazine Battery, which has been tested by using a bullet to penetrate the battery more than 980,000 times and has a diameter of The bullet holes were more than seven to eight times larger than normal tests. As a result, none of the batteries caught fire or exploded once.

 

The design concept of the AION Y Plus 490 Premium takes comfort and practicality into consideration while combining modernity and intelligent driving functions to create a unique driving experience. The AION Y Plus 490 Premium has a long wheelbase of 2,750 mm and rear legroom of 1,022 mm, ensuring passenger comfort. The front seats can be folded flat to form a large 1.8 meter bed, offering more relaxation options and ideal for longer journeys. The rear passenger seat can be folded down to become a rear luggage space of up to 1,200 liters, able to accommodate a large amount of luggage very well, which meets the needs of those with a lot of luggage.

 

The AION Y Plus 490 Premium comes with many driving assistance systems. Whether it's the intelligent speed control system ACC with Stop & Go and the ICA system that helps drive at high speeds both straight and in curves efficiently and the function to help driving in traffic jams TJA (Traffic Jam Assist) that will help control the brakes and accelerator pedals automatically, reducing the burden on drivers from traffic jams so they don't have to worry about traffic jams anymore, it also comes with many other safety systems such as FCW, AEB, LDW, and LKA, which serve as a driving warning and assist the driver in conditions at risk of an accident. It is considered to effectively increase safety for drivers. In addition, the vehicle also comes with a 540-degree panoramic image system that can eliminate blind spots and a voice command system that can support both Thai and English. There is also a wireless mobile phone charging system, a navigation system, and online music listening functions, as well as a remote car control system via an application for the best experience in using the car.

 

AION is currently constructing a new factory in the EEC Special Economic Zone, Rayong Province, with an investment of up to 2.3 billion baht and an expected production capacity of more than 50,000 vehicles per year. The construction will be done in two phases. It is expected that the first phase of the project will be completed in July 2024. AION currently works closely with several distributor groups in Thailand and already has 35 service centers, of which 27 are in the Bangkok and metropolitan areas. By the end of 2023, AION plans to expand its sales and service centers to 50.

 

GAC AION is committed to providing efficient after-sales service. Our spare parts inventory center is now open, and we can deliver spare parts 24 hours a day throughout Thailand at an affordable price. On December 15, an application that collects various information about the brand will be launched, allowing you to search for dealers and schedule test drives with just one click, as well as provide after-sales service. It also comes with remote vehicle control systems such as locking the car and turning on the air conditioning, providing a convenient digital service experience for users.

 

GAC AION is currently implementing a global strategy and has made Thailand an important development and production base in the Southeast Asia area. AION has made Thailand an important gateway to the Southeast Asian market and a strategic center for the global market word. GAC AION Thailand's strategic move is the first solid step in its global development, and after the operation in Thailand, AION plans to expand its business scope and target Europe, South America, and North America, especially the Middle East and Africa, which shows a global vision and commitment to market expansion.

In addition, at the Motor Expo 2023, AION also showcased GAC AION's high-end electric vehicle brand, such as the Hyper GT, an electric sports sedan with an aggressive and elegant appearance that was launched first on July 3 with a price of approximately 1,100,000–1,700,000 baht (in China), creating a lot of buzz and selling as many as 2,000 units in the first month of launch. It is considered a high-end electric sports sedan with the fastest sales since its launch. The exterior and interior design of the Hyper GT are hidden with sporty lines. Perfectly combined with luxury with butterfly doors that can be opened and closed with the push of a button, it includes an active rear spoiler that activates when a certain speed is reached, or you can choose to turn it on and off according to the needs of the driver.

 

The power of the Hyper GT comes with a single electric motor that produces a maximum power of 340 horsepower along with 320 Newton-meters of torque, which allows acceleration from 0-100 kilometers per hour in 4.9 seconds with rear-wheel drive. Coupled with an 80 kWh battery, it provides a maximum running distance of 710 kilometers (CLTC standard). It also has an NDA intelligent driving assistance system working in tandem with 3 LIDAR cameras that can adjust focus for detecting objects both near and far. Equipped with a high-quality AI processing chip from Huawei, providing the most comfortable and safe driving experience for drivers and passengers, and Hyper HT, the first high-end 100% electric SUV from Hyper, and high performance from GAC AION that comes with superior design, performance, and options. The vehicle is built on the AEP 3.0 platform that GAC AION researched and developed specifically for electric vehicles. Along with the Xingling intelligent driving assistance system, which comes with up to 39 sensors working in tandem with 3 LIDAR cameras, providing maximum safety for drivers and passengers.

 

Hyper HT has set a new standard in the 100% electric SUV market. It highlights four key points: luxurious design, premium materials and decoration, excellent driving performance, and intelligent driving assistance systems. Providing the best experience for drivers and passengers in line with Hyper's brand DNA: Advanced, Trendy, Fun, and High-grade.

 

Finally, there is the Hyper SSR, the newest flagship 100% electric supercar, which is considered the first high-end, high-performance supercar under the Hyper brand from GAC AION, a leading automobile manufacturer from China. The Hyper SSR comes with a sleek and unique design. The exterior is made from 100% high-quality carbon fiber material, providing strength and being 2.5 times lighter than normal steel. It features a butterfly-style door (Butterfly Doors) that can be opened or closed by simply pressing a button on the door or pressing the brake pedal deeper while parking, and then the door will open automatically. It also comes with an Active Spoiler system, which can create up to 100 kilograms of downforce at the rear of the car, and it's unbelievable that the Hyper SSR has a coefficient of friction (cd) of just 0.146.

 

The power of the Hyper SSR comes with two electric motors that produce a maximum power of 1,225 horsepower, which accelerates from 0-100 kilometers per hour in 1.9 seconds, allowing the driver to experience a thrust of 1.7 G.

The Hyper SSR was conceived, researched, and developed entirely by Hyper's engineering team and built with high-quality manufacturing technology, setting a new standard for the Chinese automobile industry and being the first-ever electric supercar that has also begun to be sold in China.