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Turin, Italy – September 16, 2026 -- GAC's AION UT electric SUV has won Best Exterior Design at the 2026 Torino Automotive Design Award, presented during Salone Auto Torino 2026.

Jury praises clean lines over flashy styling

The TADA jury cited the AION UT's "clean, cohesive design and distinctive personality," pointing to its balanced proportions, smooth surfaces and a spacious cabin as evidence of overall design quality without relying on excessive decoration.

Milan design team aimed for a look that won't date

The AION UT was designed by GAC's European design team in Milan. Stéphane Janin, head of GAC's Milan Design Studio, said the goal was a design that wouldn't quickly go out of fashion, achieved by stripping away decorative effects while avoiding a result that feels too cold.

Amsterdam – September 12, 2026 -- Euro NCAP awarded the AION UT electric hatchback a five-star safety rating on September 2, covering all left- and right-hand-drive variants and configurations.

New four-stage protocol shapes the 2026 score

Euro NCAP's revised 2026 testing framework evaluates vehicles across four stages: safe driving, crash avoidance, crash protection, and post-crash safety. The AION UT scored 66% in safe driving, 74% in crash avoidance, 91% in crash protection, and 88% in post-crash safety, earning its overall five-star rating.

Brussels – September 10, 2026 -- GAC's fully electric AION UT hatchback has earned a five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP under the organization's newly revised 2026 testing protocols, which apply significantly stricter criteria than previous years.

The AION UT is among the first Chinese-brand mass-production models to clear the tougher 2026 standard

Euro NCAP, widely regarded as one of the most rigorous crash-test authorities in the world, evaluated the AION UT across four categories: safe driving, collision avoidance, collision protection, and post-collision safety. GAC's small EV performed consistently across all four.

Brussels – September 10, 2026 -- Euro NCAP has awarded GAC's fully electric AION UT hatchback a five-star safety rating under its newly overhauled 2026 testing protocols, one of the toughest crash-test standards in the world.

The AION UT is among the first Chinese-brand production models to pass the updated 2026 Euro NCAP criteria and secure the top score, with balanced results across all four assessment categories: safe driving, accident prevention, crash protection, and post-crash safety.

The car's body is built with 71% high-strength steel

GAC engineered the AION UT with a hot-stamped dual-ring monocoque structure, a 180mm extra-large crash absorber, and a high-strength bumper crossbar designed for extreme load capacity.

Brussels – September 09, 2026 -- Euro NCAP has awarded GAC's all-electric hatchback, the AION UT, a five-star safety rating under its newly overhauled 2026 testing protocols, making it one of the first mass-produced Chinese brand models to clear the tougher standards.

Stricter 2026 rules raised the bar for small EVs

Euro NCAP significantly heightened its assessment criteria for this year's cycle, evaluating vehicles across four categories: safe driving, crash avoidance, crash protection, and post-crash safety. The AION UT scored well across all four, a result GAC says redefines expectations for small pure-electric vehicles.

Structural reinforcements anchor the crash performance

The car's body uses 71% high-strength steel, a one-piece hot-stamped dual-ring design, and a 180mm extra-wide crash box paired with a high-strength bumper beam. GAC states these elements give the vehicle extreme load-bearing capacity in collision scenarios.