RHD GAC AION i60 launched in Indonesia with 602km range and local assembly – Malaysia next?

GAC has introduced the all-electric AION i60 SUV in Indonesia, marking the model's debut in Southeast Asia and the first time it has been offered in a right-hand-drive (RHD) configuration.

Unveiled at a launch event in Jakarta by GAC's Indonesian subsidiary, the RHD version signals the brand's push into Southeast Asian markets and opens the door to potential expansion into other right-hand-drive markets, including Malaysia.

The AION i60 is already locally assembled (CKD) in Indonesia, allowing GAC to become part of the country's growing electric vehicle manufacturing industry.

In China, the model has built up strong sales momentum. It has recorded monthly sales of more than 10,000 units for 10 consecutive months and reached cumulative deliveries of 100,000 units within 11 months of its launch.

Exterior

The AION i60 is a C-segment electric SUV measuring 4,685mm long, 1,854mm wide and 1,660mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,775mm. Its proportions are designed to combine a modern SUV profile with a spacious cabin.

Interior and technology

The cabin has an effective interior length of more than 3 metres, with 1,037mm of rear legroom and 1,020mm of rear headroom.

The seats use an eight-layer foam construction. Both front seats come with eight-point massage, ventilation, heating, power adjustment and memory functions. At the rear, the seatbacks can recline to an angle of up to 137 degrees, with stepless adjustment across a 20-degree range.

Practical features include an integrated in-car refrigerator and a standard spare wheel. The boot offers 658 litres of storage, expanding to 1,876 litres with the rear seats folded.

The dashboard houses a 15.6-inch 2.5K touchscreen running GAC's ADiGO 6.0 intelligent system. It also includes dedicated Nap Mode and Pet Mode functions.

Safety

The AION i60 uses a cage-style body structure, with high-strength steel accounting for 72% of the body. Key cabin structures use 1,500MPa hot-stamped steel, while six airbags are fitted as standard.

Its battery uses GAC's Magazine Battery 2.0 technology, which has undergone a series of safety tests, including immersion, underbody impact and penetration tests.

The SUV also comes with 15 Level 2 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), including:

• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
• Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
• Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
• Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)

Powertrain and range

The AION i60 is equipped with a 75kWh battery, offering a claimed NEDC range of more than 602km. It supports 3C fast charging. Charging from 30% to 70% takes around 15 minutes under specific test conditions.

According to the company's internal testing, the battery has a life of up to 3,000 cycles, equivalent to an estimated driving distance of around 1.5 million kilometres.

GAC Indonesia plans to kick off its Drive Experience test-drive programme in November and showcase the AION i60 at the 2026 GAIKINDO Jakarta Auto Week. With the RHD version now entering production, a possible launch in Malaysia is worth watching.

For reference, GAC and its AION brand already offer several models in Malaysia. Their current prices are listed below:

• GAC GS3 Emzoom:  RM 116,000 – RM 126,000
• GAC Emkoo: RM 123,000 – RM 133,000
• GAC M8 PHEV: RM 328,000 – RM 388,000
• GAC Aion ES:  RM 106,750 
• GAC Aion Y Plus:  RM 119,000 – RM 135,000