Comprehensive Strength Reinvents Urban Mobility! AION UT Launches in Singapore, Redefining the New Benchmark for Urban Electric Vehicles
On January 8, 2026, the Singapore Motorshow 2026 kicked off at Suntec Singapore Convention Centre. With "Technology Empowers Future Mobility" as its core theme, this year's show focuses on sustainable mobility and technological innovation. GAC INTERNATIONAL made a grand appearance with mature models including the E9, AION V, and HYPTEC HT, officially launching the urban electric crossover AION UT and debuting the high-performance all-electric supercar HYPTEC SSR for the first time. Distinguished guests at the event included Wang Shunsheng, Vice President of GAC INTERNATIONAL and President of the Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa Regional Centers; Cao Shaoping, General Manager of GAC INTERNATIONAL Malaysia; and EV Hub dealer representatives: Vincent Tan, Chairman, Ernest Tan, Vice President, and Alex Zhang, Director.
Guests including Wang Shunsheng, Cao Shaoping, Vincent Tan, Ernest Tan, and Alex Zhang attend the AION UT launch at the Singapore Motorshow 2026
01 Deepening Presence in Singapore, Continuously Expanding Green Mobility Layout
At the event, Wang Shunsheng mentioned in his speech that Singapore is a core market for GAC in the Asia-Pacific region and an important benchmark for implementing the "ONE GAC 2.0" Globalization Strategy. Currently, GAC has built a diversified new energy product matrix in Singapore, covering the E9, AION V, and HYPTEC HT, fully meeting the travel needs of families and individuals. Relying on 3 sales and service outlets to provide high-quality services, GAC will continuously accelerate accelerate channel expansion in 2026 to achieve full coverage of the nationwide service network.
E9, AION V, HYPTEC HT, AION UT and HYPTEC SSR on display at the 19th Singapore MotorShow
Thanks to its precise adaptation to the local market and high-quality product strength, GAC has risen to the second place in sales among Chinese automobile brands in Singapore last year, successfully establishing a young, and dynamic brand image. Wang Shunsheng also stated that the launch of AION UT is just the starting point. In 2026, GAC will introduce more high-quality and high-tech new models, continuously empowering daily travel with practical products and leading the industry trend with high-end technologies, so that green and intelligent vehicles made in China can benefit more Singaporean consumers.
Wang Shunsheng delivers a speech at the event
02 Launch of AION UT, Precisely Adapting to Singapore's Urban Mobility Needs
In the model launch session, dealer representative Ernest Tan took the stage to comprehensively introduce AION UT to the guests present. He said that this all-electric new product tailor-made for urban mobility in Singapore is a typical example of "small size, big capability", perfectly matching the local efficient and exquisite lifestyle.
Dealer representative Ernest Tan introduces AION UT to on-site guests
In terms of design, the rounded lines crafted by the Milanese design team, "eyebrow-shaped" LED headlights and hidden door handles integrate international elegance with urban trends. Coupled with the compact and agile body and precise steering, it shuttles freely in dense road networks and standardized parking scenarios. In terms of space layout, through the optimization of the extra-long wheelbase, it achieves comfortable seating for 5 people. The flexibly expandable trunk can easily accommodate commuting items and family travel luggage, with a class-leading 440-liter storage space. In terms of cruising range and charging, multiple cruising range options are suitable for daily commuting and intercity travel. The entire series supports 24-minute (30%-80%) high-efficiency fast charging and V2L external discharge function, taking into account both efficient energy supplementation and outdoor leisure power needs. In terms of safety and intelligent configurations, the 5-star safety body is paired with Magazine Battery 2.0. The entire series comes standard with ADAS functions such as autonomous emergency braking, blind spot detection, and 360° panoramic imaging, combined with voice control and mobile phone connectivity, making urban driving more convenient and reassuring.
AION UT features a flexibly expandable trunk
Subsequently, Ernest Tan officially announced the market pricing of AION UT. Both the Standard Edition and Premium High-End Edition adhere to a cost-effective positioning, allowing more Singaporean consumers to enjoy high-quality electric mobility. Currently, the new car is available for hands-on experience and test drives at GAC AION's Singapore showroom, becoming a solid choice for first-time car buyers, young families and urban commuters.
03 Deepening in Asia-Pacific, Jointly Building a New Ecosystem for Green Mobility
As an important measure for GAC to deepen its presence in the Singapore market, the launch of AION UT precisely meets the diverse needs of local users for cost-effectiveness, convenience, practicality and environmental protection. The debut of HYPTEC SSR, on the other hand, demonstrates GAC's deep expertise in the high-end electric vehicle field to the market with its extreme performance and cutting-edge technologies.
HYPTEC SSR debuts at the GAC boot
HYPTEC SSR debuts at the GAC booth
In the future, GAC will continue to take Singapore as a benchmark, introduce more new energy models adapted to the Southeast Asian market on the product front, and continuously upgrade channels and services. It will not only deepen the local market layout but also take Singapore as a fulcrum to accelerate global market expansion, bringing more abundant green and intelligent mobility options to Southeast Asian consumers and jointly building a new ecosystem for sustainable mobility.