The 2026 GAC Aion i60 has become one of the most quietly successful EV launches of the past 12 months. First unveiled in November 2025, the compact 5-seat crossover (4,685 mm long, 2,775 mm wheelbase) has now passed 28,000 cumulative deliveries across Chinese showrooms in four months on sale — with March 2026 alone moving 11,145 units, the third consecutive 10,000+ unit month. The lineup just expanded again with a new ¥102,800 ($14,400) “Success at First Try” EREV base trim, dropping the entry price below the magic ¥103k mark and stretching the model count to seven distinct trims spanning both REV (Range-Extender) and pure-BEV configurations. This refresh corrects two important details from prior coverage: the i60 is a 5-seater 2+3 crossover (not a 3-row SUV), and its launch was November 2025 (not April 2026 — that was the sister model N60).
Performance & Specs
The Aion i60 lineup splits cleanly into two powertrain families. The EREV (Range-Extender) branch uses a single front motor producing 180 kW (241 hp) and 280 Nm of torque, paired with a 1.5-liter naturally-aspirated 4A15K3 four-cylinder generator (74 kW / ~99 hp) that feeds a 29.2 kWh CALB LFP battery — never driving the wheels directly. Top speed for EREV trims is 180 km/h. The BEV branch ships two power tunes: a 150 kW / 201 hp motor for the 530 km trims and a 165 kW / 221 hp motor for the 650 km top trims, both producing 205-240 Nm and topping out at 160 km/h. All seven trims are single-motor FWD — no AWD option exists. Independent 0-100 km/h figures have not been published for any trim, though export listings cite roughly 7.9 seconds for the 201 hp BEV.
| POWERTRAIN TYPE | EREV FWD or single-motor BEV FWD |
|---|---|
| HORSEPOWER (BEV TOP) | 221 hp (165 kW) |
| HORSEPOWER (EREV) | 241 hp (180 kW) front motor + 99 hp generator |
| TORQUE (BEV TOP) | 240 Nm |
| TOP SPEED | 180 km/h (EREV) / 160 km/h (BEV) |
| DRIVETRAIN | Front-wheel drive (all trims) |
| BATTERY OPTIONS | 29.2 kWh (EREV) / 62.3 kWh / 75 kWh (BEV) |
| EV RANGE (CLTC) | 210 km (EREV) / 530 km / 650 km (BEV) |
| COMBINED RANGE (EREV) | 1,240 km (CLTC) |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 4,685 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,854 mm |
| Height | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,775 mm |
| Ground clearance | ~160 mm |
The i60 is sized as a compact crossover — same footprint as the BYD Yuan Plus, Geely Galaxy E5, and Leapmotor B10 — with a sweet-spot 2,775 mm wheelbase that opens up genuine second-row space for taller adults. The reviewer’s walkaround confirms enough rear legroom and headroom for a 1.86-meter passenger sitting behind the front seat. Cargo measures 416 L with the rear bench up and expands to 967 L with the 60/40 split bench folded — smaller than the rival N60’s 1,947 L max because the i60 has a more conventional cargo floor without underfloor storage. There is no frunk on either powertrain configuration. Curb weight ranges 1,800-1,910 kg depending on battery and trim.
| LENGTH | 4,685 mm |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 1,854 mm |
| HEIGHT | 1,660 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 2,775 mm |
| CARGO VOLUME | 416 L (967 L seats folded) |
| FRUNK | None |
| CURB WEIGHT | 1,800-1,910 kg |
| WHEELS / TIRES | 18″ 215/55 R18 (Std) or 19″ 225/45 R19 (Advanced) |
Charging & Battery
The 2026 i60 uses GAC’s Magazine Battery LFP chemistry across all configurations, providing strong thermal safety and reasonable charge speeds at the modest price band. The EREV’s 29.2 kWh CALB pack charges 30-80% in 15 minutes on DC and supports up to 210 km of pure-EV running before the 1.5L generator kicks in for an additional 1,030 km of combined range from the 50-liter petrol tank (92-octane). The BEV variants use 62.3 kWh (CATL Impulse) for 530 km and 75 kWh (CATL / CALB) for 650 km, with peak DC charging in the ~120-150 kW band — the reviewer’s “10-15 min” claim is optimistic; expect closer to 25-30 min for a real 30-80% top-up. AC charging on the standard 11 kW onboard charger replenishes the 75 kWh pack overnight.
| EREV BATTERY | 29.2 kWh LFP (CALB) |
|---|---|
| BEV BATTERY (530) | 62.3 kWh LFP (CATL Impulse) |
| BEV BATTERY (650) | 75 kWh LFP (CATL / CALB) |
| AC CHARGING | 11 kW |
| DC FAST CHARGING (EREV) | 30-80% in 15 min |
| FUEL TANK (EREV) | 50 L (92-octane) |
| FUEL ECONOMY (EREV) | 5.5 L/100 km (extender mode) |
Design & Interior
The i60’s exterior is clean-sheet GAC, with a closed front fascia (EV-mode signature) topped by an illuminated AION-wordmark light bar and slim matrix LED headlamps. A small but distinctive design cue at the front splitter: a green vertical LED strip that activates when ADAS is engaged — signaling to drivers behind that the car is in autopilot-like mode (similar to the convention emerging on Lixiang and Avatr products). The rear features a full-width LED tail-light strip across the tailgate with the AION badge centered. The side mirrors also house green status indicators that turn cyan when the car is in autopilot. Inside, a brown two-tone or all-black leather cabin (depending on trim) houses the 14.6-inch central touchscreen and 8.9-inch driver cluster, with 32-color ambient lighting wrapping the dashboard and door cards. The flat rear floor (no driveshaft tunnel since it’s FWD-only) opens up genuine second-row foot-space. There’s a panoramic glass roof with an electric sunshade standard on all but the base trim.
Technology & Features
The Aion i60’s tech stack is built around GAC’s in-house ADiGO platform — not the Snapdragon 8295 / Huawei HarmonyOS combos that more expensive Chinese EVs run. The 14.6-inch 2K touchscreen drives an ADiGO 6.0-class interface with cloud-connected voice assistant; Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wireless casting are both standard. Dual 50W wireless charging pads sit ahead of the gear selector. The reviewer notes the on-launch units are Chinese-only software — dealers can flash English-language firmware before export delivery. ADAS hardware is the GAC GSD (Guangqi Smart Drive) Level 2 system: Standard trims get 5 cameras / 1 mmWave radar / 3 ultrasonics with ACC + LKA; Advanced trims get 7 cameras / 3 mmWave radars / 12 ultrasonics with Highway NDA (Navigation Driving Assist) and HPA Intelligent Parking. There is no LiDAR on any trim and no urban NOA — this is a deliberate cost-down vs. the LiDAR-equipped Aion N60 sibling.
Safety & ADAS
The i60 ships with Level 2 ADAS as the cap of its capability — below what its showroom-mate N60 offers, but generally appropriate for the <$20,000 segment. Standard trims include AEB, ACC, LKA, BSM, RCTA, and a 360-degree surround camera. Advanced trims add Highway NDA (lane-change pilot and entry-to-exit highway navigation), 12 ultrasonic sensors for blind-zone coverage, and HPA memory parking. No LiDAR is fitted to any i60 trim — buyers wanting that capability should upgrade to the Aion N60 at a small premium.
| ADAS LEVEL | L2 (Standard) / L2+ (Advanced trims with NDA) |
|---|---|
| LiDAR | None |
| RADARS | 1 mmWave (Std) / 3 mmWave (Advanced) |
| CAMERAS | 5 (Std) / 7 (Advanced) |
| ULTRASONIC | 3 (Std) / 12 (Advanced) |
| ADAS FEATURES | AEB, ACC, LKA, BSM, RCTA, 360° camera; Highway NDA + HPA on Advanced |
Available Versions
| VERSION | POWERTRAIN | BATTERY | EV / COMBINED RANGE | PRICE | KEY DIFFERENCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210 “Success at First Try” | EREV | 29.2 kWh | 210 / 1,240 km | $14,400 | NEW base trim — April 2026 addition, basic L2 ADAS |
| 210 Standard | EREV | 29.2 kWh | 210 / 1,240 km | $15,400 | Heated seats, ambient lighting added |
| 530 Standard | BEV | 62.3 kWh | 530 km | $15,400 | BEV entry, same equipment as EREV Standard |
| 210 Advanced | EREV | 29.2 kWh | 210 / 1,240 km | $16,200 | NDA + HPA, 19″ wheels, panoramic roof |
| 530 Advanced | BEV | 62.3 kWh | 530 km | $16,800 | Advanced kit on the mid-range BEV trim |
| 650 Standard | BEV | 75 kWh | 650 km | $17,600 | Long-range BEV with Standard equipment |
| 650 Advanced | BEV | 75 kWh | 650 km | $19,000 | Top trim, headline 650 km range, full ADAS suite |
Pricing & Availability
The 2026 Aion i60 lineup is on sale across mainland China as of May 2026 with seven trims spanning ¥102,800 ($14,400) at the new EREV entry to ¥135,800 ($19,000) for the 650 Advanced BEV top trim. The new “Success at First Try” EREV base trim added in April 2026 is the headline value play — pushing the brand below ¥103k for the first time on this model. Export sales via Wancheng, PortAuto, and HiLuck have been active in Q1-Q2 2026 to RHD and LHD markets in Southeast Asia, Middle East, and Latin America. RHD UK / Australia certification has not been filed; European certification expected late 2026 with GAC’s “three global models” rollout (i60 + N60 + YUE7).
How It Compares
The i60’s real edge over the segment is the EREV option — none of the BYD Yuan Plus, Geely Galaxy E5, or Leapmotor B10 offer a range-extender variant, leaving the i60 alone among sub-$20,000 compact crossovers in providing a 1,240 km worry-free combined range when paired with petrol. For pure BEV buyers, the i60 650 Advanced trim’s 650 km matches the Galaxy E5’s headline figure but at slightly lower price, with the EREV option as an upsell. The 28,000+ cumulative sales figure also signals that GAC’s dealer footprint and after-sales response time are more mature than newer entrants like Leapmotor or XPeng MONA’s service network.
- Rare BEV+EREV powertrain choice at sub-$20k — segment exclusive
- New $14,400 entry trim makes this the cheapest EREV crossover in production
- 650 km BEV range matches premium segment, EREV stretches to 1,240 km combined
- GAC dealer + after-sales footprint mature (28k cumulative sales prove serviceability)
- 14.6″ 2K screen + green ADAS-engaged LED indicator
- FWD-only with no AWD option — competitor Leapmotor B10 offers RWD/AWD
- No LiDAR on any trim — sibling N60 has LiDAR-NOA at similar price
- Chinese-only OS at launch; English requires dealer-side firmware flash
- Cargo (416 L / 967 L) trails N60 (447 L / 1,947 L) significantly
- No frunk on either powertrain configuration
The 2026 GAC Aion i60 has earned its 28,000-unit sales record. Its unique BEV+EREV powertrain choice at sub-$20,000 has no real competitor in the Chinese compact-crossover segment, and the new ¥102,800 ($14,400) base trim is the cheapest EREV vehicle currently in serial production globally. The compromises — FWD-only, no LiDAR, no frunk, smaller cargo than the N60 sibling — are deliberate cost-downs that put the savings into a real EREV powertrain instead of fancy ADAS hardware. For Chinese buyers prioritizing real-world worry-free range without paying for L2+ NOA, the i60 is now the segment’s default value pick.
