GAC’s official distributor in Malaysia, WTC Automotif, has launched the GAC Aion Y Plus. Priced from RM119,800, the all-electric SUV is offered in two variants.
- GAC Aion Y Plus Elite – RM119,800
- GAC Aion Y Plus Premium – RM135,800
Dimension-wise, the GAC Aion Y Plus measures 4,535 mm long, 1,870 mm wide, and 1,650 mm tall, and is underpinned by a 2,750 mm long wheelbase. This makes it about as big as the Honda BR-V.
On the outside, the GAC Aion Y Plus in Malaysia comes with standard features such as the “Angel’s Wing” LED headlights with seven horizontal light bars, LED taillights, and 17-inch alloys. It also comes with electric flush door handles.
The GAC Aion Y Plus in Malaysia comes with these exterior equipment as standard:
- LED headlights
- LED taillights
- Electric flush door handles
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Roof rails
The Premium variant adds on:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Powered tailgate
RELATED: 2024 GAC GS3 Emzoom launched in Malaysia, from RM119k – Omoda 5, X50 rival with 1.5L turbo engine
Powering the GAC Aion Y Plus in Malaysia is a front-mounted single electric motor setup that makes 204 hp and 225 Nm. The electric motor is paired with GAC Aion’s proprietary Magazine 2.0 lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) battery pack, which the brand says is the world’s first Magazine Battery Safety Technology with no incidents of ignition or explosion, making it the safest battery technology in the world right now, setting a new standard for safety performance.
Performance-related details of the Malaysian-spec GAC Aion Y Plus are as follows:
- Drivetrain: Single-motor FWD
- System output: 204 hp (metric)
- Total torque: 225 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: 8.5 seconds
- Battery: 63.2 kWh
- Range: 490 km (NEDC)
- Max. AC charging rate: 6.6 kW
- Max. DC charging rate: 80 kW
Inside, the GAC Aion Y Plus is spacious. It sports fully reclinable front seats and a flat floor, allowing them to be made into a makeshift 1.8 m-wide bed. Standard equipment includes a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment display, a 6-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, and a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel.
The GAC Aion Y Plus comes with these interior equipment as standard:
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment display
- Apple CarPlay connectivity
- Leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel
- 6-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
- Split-folding rear seats
- Automatic climate control
- 6-speaker Bongiovi hi-fi sound system
- Panoramic sunroof
The Premium variant adds on:
- Power-adjustable front passenger seat
- Driver’s seat ventilation
- Qi wireless charging pad
- 32-colour ambient lighting system
On the safety side of things, the GAC Aion Y Plus in Malaysia is equipped with standard safety features such as a 360-degree view monitor and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Exclusive to the Premium variant are Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) such as Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), and Lane Departure Warning (LDW).
Below are the standard safety features included with the GAC Aion Y Plus in Malaysia:
- ABS & EBD
- Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
- Hill-Hold Control (HHC)
- 360-degree view monitor
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
The Premium variant adds on:
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop & Go function
- Intelligent Cruise Assist (ICA)
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
To recap, the GAC Aion Y Plus EV SUV has made its launch in Malaysia with a starting price of RM119,800. Deliveries for the Elite variant will begin in June 2024, while customers of the Premium variant will start receiving their cars in July 2024.
Included with the GAC Aion Y Plus’ price tag is an 8-year/160,000 km vehicle warranty. Also included is an 8-year/200,000 km warranty for the EV battery, drive motor, and electric control systems.
WTC Automotif is offering an early bird offer for the first 200 customers who drop a booking for the GAC Aion Y Plus. The rewards include a free 7 kW home wall box charger worth RM3,500, as well as RM1,000 worth of JomCharge charging credits.
RELATED: GAC Emkoo previewed in Malaysia – X70, CR-V rival to launch in Malaysia in 2024
GALLERY
