Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-11-04 09:13Core Viewpoint - GAC Aion has launched the i60, its first range-extended SUV, aiming to enhance competitiveness in the A-class SUV market, which is experiencing significant growth [2][5]. Group 1: Product Launch and Market Positioning - The GAC Aion i60 is positioned as a competitive national SUV under 150,000 yuan, with a starting price of 126,800 yuan for the range-extended version and 119,800 yuan for the pure electric version [2]. - The i60 features GAC's latest Xingyuan range-extending technology, offering a pure electric range of 210 kilometers and a comprehensive range of 1,240 kilometers [4]. Group 2: Sales Performance and Market Trends - GAC Aion's sales in October were 27,014 units, showing a decline compared to previous months, with an average monthly sales of around 20,000 units this year, significantly lower than the projected 37,900 units for 2024 and 49,900 units for 2023 [2][3]. - The A-class new energy SUV market has shown robust growth, with a total sales volume of 1,579,528 units from January to September this year, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 53.5% [5][6]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape - The A-class new energy SUV market is becoming increasingly competitive, with brands like BYD, Leap Motor, and Deep Blue also offering popular models in both pure electric and hybrid categories [7]. - The market for range-extended vehicles is experiencing a decline in attention, with the wholesale sales of range-extended models growing by only 8.7% year-on-year, compared to 32.4% for pure electric vehicles [7].