{"id":13047,"date":"2026-05-19T15:10:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T07:10:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careful-emerald-panther.82-197-71-20.cpanel.site\/?p=13047"},"modified":"2026-05-19T15:12:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T07:12:58","slug":"new-ev-benchmark-the-gac-aion-ut-brings-big-car-energy-to-the-philippines-this-may-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakfresh.net\/?p=13047","title":{"rendered":"New EV Benchmark: The GAC AION UT Brings Big Car Energy to the Philippines this May 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">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. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><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><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13048\" src=\"https:\/\/breakfresh.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AION-UT-TOP-VIEW-45-DEGREES-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/breakfresh.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AION-UT-TOP-VIEW-45-DEGREES-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/breakfresh.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AION-UT-TOP-VIEW-45-DEGREES-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/breakfresh.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AION-UT-TOP-VIEW-45-DEGREES-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/breakfresh.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AION-UT-TOP-VIEW-45-DEGREES-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/breakfresh.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AION-UT-TOP-VIEW-45-DEGREES-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/breakfresh.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AION-UT-TOP-VIEW-45-DEGREES-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/> <\/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\"><br \/>\n<\/span><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<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Visit a GAC dealership near you or explore the new energy lineup of\u00a0 GAC Philippines <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/gacgroup.com\/en-ph\/test-drive\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">gacgroup.com\/en-ph\/test-drive<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. For the latest news and updates, follow on Facebook and Instagram @gacmotorph.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you prepared for some exciting news?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":13057,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[919],"tags":[1294,1272],"class_list":["post-13047","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-lifestyle","tag-gac-aion-ut","tag-gac-international-philippines"],"pageone_source":{"pageone_source":"Magis Communications","author_name":"Angela Abad"},"_pageone_source":"Magis Communications","zyndk8_nxtgen_metadata":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/breakfresh.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13047","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/breakfresh.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/breakfresh.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breakfresh.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breakfresh.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=13047"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/breakfresh.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13047\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breakfresh.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/13057"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/breakfresh.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=13047"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breakfresh.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=13047"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breakfresh.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=13047"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}