The GAC AION V, a new electric SUV to the Australian market, has secured a five-star ANCAP safety rating in its first assessment. The result demonstrates the vehicle's strong performance across multiple crash test scenarios.
Top Safety Performance
The AION V performed strongly in side-impact and far-side performance tests. These results position the electric SUV among some of Australia's top safety performers in the medium SUV segment.
GAC AION V ANCAP Safety Scores
Assessment Category | Score |
Adult Occupant Protection | 88% |
Child Occupant Protection | 87% |
Vulnerable Road User Protection | 79% |
Safety Assist | 79% |
New Brand, Strong Results
The AION V represents GAC's entry into the Australian market. ANCAP Chief Executive Officer Carla Hoorweg said it's great to see strong results from fully electric models like the AION V, showing the importance of assessing new brands entering the market.
Safety Technology
The AION V includes advanced safety assist features that contributed to its 79% score in that category. The electric SUV demonstrated good collision avoidance capabilities across various test scenarios.
What the Scores Mean
The 88% adult occupant protection score reflects strong structural integrity and restraint systems. The 87% child occupant protection score shows the vehicle protects younger passengers effectively.
Market Impact
This five-star rating gives the AION V credibility as GAC establishes itself in Australia. Each star rating communicates a distinct level of protection, and these results give consumers insight into how the AION V performs.
About the author
Danny Thai
Danny is a consultant and entrepreneur working at the cutting edge of the electric vehicle and energy transition. He is passionate about educating and helping consumers make better decisions through data.
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