{"id":74208,"date":"2026-05-30T07:33:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T23:33:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/?p=74208"},"modified":"2026-05-29T14:35:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T06:35:03","slug":"gac-aion-ut-arrives-in-ph","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/2026\/05\/30\/gac-aion-ut-arrives-in-ph\/","title":{"rendered":"GAC AION UT arrives in PH"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>GAC International Philippines is gearing up for the arrival of the GAC AION UT, a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) hatchback that blends head-turning style, smart technology and an unexpectedly spacious interior into one youthful and city-ready package with \u201cbig car energy\u201d.<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed for trend-seeking Filipino drivers who value both style and substance, the AION UT is poised to bring fresh new energy to the EV hatchback segment with a driving experience that goes well beyond what its compact footprint suggests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspired by European art and fashion, the AION UT embraces &#8220;Milanese Aesthetics,&#8221; a sleek and expressive design philosophy that gives the vehicle a playful yet chic and sophisticated personality. From its distinctive winky-eye headlights to its carefully curated artistic color palette, the AION UT was designed to stand out whether navigating busy streets or pulling into weekend destinations. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Already gaining strong attention across Australia, Thailand, Europe and Latin America, the AION UT has quickly emerged as one of GAC\u2019s most talked-about global EV models.\u00a0 With its compelling mix of design, versatility, and smart functionality, the AION UT is expected to set a new benchmark for EV hatchbacks in the Philippine market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though compact on the outside, the 5-seater AION UT delivers the openness, comfort, and practicality typically associated with much larger vehicles. Built around a class-leading 2,750mm wheelbase and an intelligently packaged interior, the AION UT creates a cabin experience that feels airy, flexible, and ready for real life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it\u2019s spontaneous <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">barkada<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> road trips, shopping runs, sports gear, travel essentials, or everyday city living, the AION UT adapts effortlessly to different lifestyles. Flat-folding rear seats and a versatile cargo area further enhance its usability, creating an interior space designed to keep up with wherever life takes its drivers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond style and practicality, the AION UT is engineered with the safety and confidence expected from a modern global EV. It features GAC\u2019s ultra-safe \u201cMagazine Battery\u201d technology, a high-strength steel body structure, and fast-charging capability that can replenish the battery from 30% to 80% in approximately 24 minutes.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The AION UT will be offered in five body colors, namely: Champs-Elysees Beige, Emerald Green, Rococo White, and Seine Silver plus a two-tone combination of Rococo White + Emerald Green.\u00a0 Other specifications will be shared in subsequent announcements. Customers may now visit their nearest GAC dealership to learn more about the AION UT and place pre-reservations ahead of its launch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GAC has leveraged 20 years of collaboration with Toyota and Honda to emerge as a dominant force in automotive tech. A legacy of world-class manufacturing and hybrid expertise ensures that every GAC vehicle adheres to the most stringent quality and performance benchmarks. By harmonizing international engineering with localized precision, GAC delivers high-performance durability tailored specifically for the Filipino driver\u2019s peace of mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GAC Philippines also provides a \u201czero-anxiety\u201d ownership experience through its growing nationwide network of 30 dealerships, a dedicated Manila parts warehouse, and comprehensive aftersales support. For internal combustion vehicles, customers can enjoy warranties of up to 5 years or 150,000 km. Meanwhile, EV models come with an 8-year or 160,000 km warranty, as well as an 8-year or 200,000 km warranty for the core three-electric system. All new owners also receive two years of free roadside assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Designed for trend-seeking Filipino drivers who value both style and substance, the AION UT is poised to bring fresh new energy to the EV hatchback segment with a driving experience that goes well beyond what its compact footprint suggests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":74209,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[637],"tags":[8102,7954,628],"class_list":["post-74208","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-motoring-2","tag-aion-ut","tag-gac","tag-motoring"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74208","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=74208"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74208\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":74210,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/74208\/revisions\/74210"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/74209"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=74208"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=74208"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=74208"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}