The AION LX is GAC Aeon's second model to market and is currently the highest-class model in the family. However, since the official listing of AION LX, market sales have not been as good as expected, but AION V has become the pillar of the brand family. But with the recent launch of the redesigned model AION LX Plus, this car has once again brushed the audience's attention, it not only has a 2.9 seconds acceleration of 100 kilometers, but also a maximum endurance of more than 1,000 kilometers, which is all shocking. Today, we will take a look at which model of this car is more suitable for purchase from the perspective of "car buying guide".
The 2022 GAC AION LX Plus launched a total of 4 models, and the price range after the official subsidy is 286,660-45.96 million yuan. Powered, the car is available in two models, permanent magnet/synchronous single motor and permanent magnet/synchronous dual motor. Next, we will analyze which model is more cost-effective for you based on the configuration differences between models.
First, a brief description of the model
As a redesign, AION LX Plus continues the design style of the current model, but the new car has been greatly upgraded for the design of the exterior details, which makes the whole car look more imposing. Among them, the bumper area under the front face of the new car has become more prominent, and with a vertical striped grille, it looks more combative visually. In addition, the shape of the new headlight group has also undergone some changes, looking more coordinated, with a sharp front face design, it looks very sharp.
The side lines look very smooth, and the slightly upward curves match the suspended roof make it look more agile. In addition, the new car also adopts a hidden door handle, which looks more classy. As for the tail design, the overall look is mainly rounded, but the rear of the new car also has a good sense of layering, and the through-type taillights will have a good recognition after being lit. In terms of body size, the new car has a length, width and height of 4835/1935/1685mm and a wheelbase of 2920mm.
In the rim part, the 2022 GAC AION LX Plus provides two different sizes of rims, of which the entry-level model is equipped with a 245/55 R19 rim, the rim adopts a two-color five-spoke design, the overall shape looks very atmospheric; while the other models are equipped with a 245/50 R20 rim, the rim surface is all black, and the semi-enclosed design can better reduce the impact of air turbulence in the driving, so as to obtain better aerodynamic performance. As for the tire part, the car is equipped with Michelin tires, but the two are not in the same series.
In terms of body color, the 2022 GAC AION LX Plus entry-level model provides 6 kinds of paint colors, namely: polar white, sky gray, speed silver, holographic silver, night shadow black, pulse blue, while other models have added 2 kinds of two-color paint on this basis, namely: black / polar white, black / holographic silver. Overall, AION LX Plus has a relatively wide choice in body color, which can meet the different aesthetic needs of consumers to buy.
Interior part, AION LX Plus also adopts a new design, the most obvious is the central control screen is replaced by a 15.6-inch large suspension central control screen, and built-in the latest intelligent car connection system, the instrument part also uses a full LCD display, the overall look is full of technology. In addition, the car is also equipped with a large panoramic canopy, which is also a highlight of the car. In addition, the interior of the car is made of large areas of turned fur and leather materials, and the luxurious atmosphere of the interior is very well set off.
In terms of power, the 2022 GAC AION LX Plus entry-level model and top model are equipped with a permanent magnet/synchronous single motor, using front-mounted drive, the maximum power is 180kW, the peak torque is 310N·m, the energy density of the ternary lithium battery is 93.3kWh and 144.4kWh, and the maximum cruising range of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is 650km and 1008km. The four-wheel drive version is equipped with a permanent magnet / synchronous dual motor, the comprehensive maximum power is 360kW, the peak torque is 700N·m, the energy density of the ternary lithium battery is 93.3kWh, and the maximum cruising range of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is 600km.
Second, the model configuration highlights and recommendations
2022 GAC Aion AION LX Plus entry-level model overall configuration performance is very good, compared with other models, AION LX Plus entry-level model configuration differences are reflected in some details, first of all, in the appearance part, the new car is equipped with LED daily running lights and high beam lights, as well as panoramic canopy, in addition to the wheel rim style and size of different models, there are also some models for two-color paint, in addition to the consistency.
In addition to the exterior, the interior difference is not large. The most eye-catching 15.6-inch central control screen and 12.3-inch full LCD instrumentation in the new car's interior are standard, while the leather steering wheel, leather seats, 10-speaker Alpine audio, front seat ventilation/heating function, 32-color interior mood lighting and 12-way main driver power seat adjustment are all equipped. In contrast, the entry-level model lacks only the co-driver and rear seat leg rest functions, as well as the rear boss key seat control.
As for the safety section, the AION LX Plus is equipped with main/co-pilot airbags, front side airbags, head airbags, tire pressure display, 360-degree panoramic imagery, and front/rear parking radar as standard. In addition, the entry-level model is also equipped with a relatively high configuration in the active safety section, in addition to the conventional active brakes and a series of active safety defense driving systems, it is also equipped with 5 cameras, 12 ultrasonic radars and 5 millimeter wave radars. It is worth mentioning that because the top model is equipped with a 144.4kWh ternary lithium battery, the cost has increased significantly, so it is not as high as the entry-level model in the active safety configuration.
Overall, the entry-level model configuration of the 2022 GAC AION LX Plus has basically reached the level of high-end models in the same class, with only slight differences in personal configuration. At the same time, as a pure electric vehicle model, the entry-level model also has a certain auxiliary driving function. More importantly, although the single motor with the entry-level model is not very powerful, the endurance has exceeded 650km, which is enough for most families.
Third, the difference between the recommended model configuration analysis
Comprehensive configuration information, we recommend the 2022 GAC AION LX Plus 80 Zhizun Edition model. As an entry-level model, the conventional configuration of the car has basically reached the level of medium and high-end models, compared with the 80D Zhizun version of the model, the difference between the two is that the model uses dual motor drive, the power is stronger, but the capacity density of the ternary lithium battery pack is consistent, in addition, the co-driver and the rear of the car have increased the leg rest function, which can have better comfort. However, for a household electric SUV, the dual-motor version is of little significance, and it has also reduced the endurance by 50km, and it will cost 43,000 yuan more for this, which is less cost-effective.
As for the higher-level 80D Max version, the car also uses a dual motor configuration, and the different 80D Max version of the assisted driving function is more advanced, it is equipped with 12 cameras, 6 millimeter wave radar and 3 lidar, but consumers have to spend an additional 80,000 yuan to achieve it. In addition, the most expensive 1000-mile version is actually not the highest configuration, mainly because the car is equipped with a 144.4kWh ternary lithium battery, the mileage can reach 1008km, but for this consumer to spend 459,600 yuan, the cost performance is very low. On the whole, if you want to buy the 2022 GAC AION LX Plus in the near future, then the 80 Zhizun version model is relatively more cost-effective and can be given priority when buying a car.