Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-11-04 08:57Core Viewpoint - GAC Aion has launched the i60, its first range-extended SUV, aiming to enhance competitiveness in the A-class SUV market, with a starting price of 126,800 yuan for the range-extended version and 119,800 yuan for the pure electric version [1][4]. Sales Performance - GAC Aion's sales in October were 27,014 units, showing a decline both month-on-month and year-on-year. The average monthly sales for the first three quarters of the year were around 20,000 units, significantly lower than the projected 37,900 units for 2024 and 49,900 units for 2023 [3][4]. - The A-class new energy SUV market is experiencing robust growth, with a total sales volume of 240,503 units in September, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 33.2%. From January to September, the cumulative sales reached 1,579,528 units, up 53.5% year-on-year [5][7]. Market Strategy - GAC Aion plans to create a separate product line for B-end market vehicles to focus more on the C-end market. The company acknowledges past misjudgments regarding customer range anxiety and the potential of range-extended and plug-in hybrid technologies [4][5]. - The i60 is positioned as a "national range-extended large five-seat SUV," equipped with GAC's latest Xingyuan range-extending technology, offering a pure electric range of 210 kilometers and a comprehensive range of 1,240 kilometers [4][5]. Competitive Landscape - The A-class new energy SUV market is highly competitive, with major players like BYD, Leap Motor, and Deep Blue also offering both pure electric and hybrid models. GAC Aion's AION V is also competing in this segment [7]. - The market interest in range-extended technology is reportedly waning, with wholesale sales of range-extended vehicles growing by only 8.7% year-on-year, compared to 32.4% for pure electric vehicles and 8.4% for plug-in hybrids [7].