The GAC AION UT has earned a five-star rating from the European New Car Assessment Programme 2026 (Euro NCAP), emerging as one of the first mass-produced Chinese brand models to pass the latest, more stringent rounds of safety testing.
The compact electric hatchback secured its top-tier rating by delivering balanced results across all four key assessment stages: Safe Driving (66%), Crash Avoidance (74%), Crash Protection (91%), and Post-Crash Safety (88%). The updated Euro NCAP criteria place heavier emphasis on active safety, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and vulnerable road user protection, making the AION UT’s performance a notable achievement on the global stage.
Anchoring the result is the model’s “Dragon-Bone Embraced Body Structure,” in which high-strength steel accounts for 71% of the body. Key structural features include a one-piece hot-stamped dual-ring design, an extra-wide 180mm crash box, and a roof capable of withstanding up to 8 tons of load.
Inside the cabin, designed to deliver what GAC calls “Big Car Energy” despite its compact footprint, occupant protection is supported by a 7-airbag system featuring a 2.1-meter V-side air curtain and a front far-side airbag that mitigates occupant-to-occupant contact during side collisions. The vehicle also carries comprehensive active safety layers, including an autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system that exceeds legislative requirements, cyclist dooring prevention, and child presence detection (CPD).
“Earning the Euro NCAP Five-Star Safety Certification represents the ultimate endorsement from an authoritative international body for the AION UT’s uncompromised safety engineering,” said Calvin Cheng, General Manager of GAC Philippines. “More than just an award, this milestone is a testament to our deep passion and commitment to empower and modernize mobility for Filipinos, bringing world-class safety and cutting-edge electric innovation right to local streets.“
The accolade aligns with GAC’s brand philosophy of building around trust and innovation to deliver uncompromised safety and consumer protection, setting a benchmark for small pure-electric vehicles worldwide.
Pricing and Availability
Reservations for the GAC AION UT are now open at GAC dealerships nationwide. The introductory price of P998,000, reflecting P70,000 in savings off the P1,068,000 suggested retail price, is available until September 30, 2026.
The AION UT is offered in six exterior finishes, all paired exclusively with an all-black interior.
Aftersales and Warranty
With manufacturing expertise shaped by more than two decades of collaboration with Toyota and Honda, along with growing strength in electrification and intelligent mobility, GAC positions itself under the tagline “Where Craft Meets Technology.”
GAC Philippines supports owners through a nationwide network of 30 dealerships, a dedicated parts warehouse, two years of free roadside assistance, and tailored warranty coverage:
- ICE models (GS4, GS3 EMZOOM, EMKOO, GS8, EMPOW, M6 Pro, GN6, M8): 5-year or 150,000 km warranty, whichever comes first.
- EV models (AION Y, Hyptec HT, AION UT, AION V, AION ES): 8-year or 160,000 km basic warranty, plus an 8-year or 200,000 km plan for the traction battery and electric drive.
- PHEV and HEV models (GS4 Max, E8, GN8, GS8): 5-year or 150,000 km basic warranty, complemented by an 8-year or 150,000 km policy covering the power battery, driving motor, and motor control unit.
