GAC Launches in Australia, Prices Emzoom SUV, Aion V EV and M8 PHEV
The newcomer banks on long warranties with a dealer-backed sales model to build trust in a crowded market.
Overview
- Orders opened today across a 12‑dealer network, with a $500 fuel or charge card for deposits by December 31 and a free 22kW home charger plus $1000 cashback for Aion V or M8 buyers who order before the end of 2025.
- Official pricing is set at $25,590 for the Emzoom petrol SUV, $42,590–$44,590 for the Aion V electric SUV, and $76,590–$83,590 for the M8 plug‑in hybrid people mover, all before on‑road costs.
- Warranty coverage includes seven years with unlimited kilometres for petrol and hybrid models, eight years with unlimited kilometres for electric vehicles, an eight‑year/200,000km battery warranty, and five years of roadside assistance.
- GAC says the Emzoom may not achieve a five‑star ANCAP rating and won’t be proactively submitted for testing, while the Aion V holds a five‑star Euro NCAP score.
- Key specs highlight a 150kW motor, 75kWh LFP battery and 510km WLTP range for the Aion V, plus a 25.6kWh battery, 106km EV range and 274kW/630Nm system outputs for the M8 PHEV; the company targets 1,000 sales in 2025 and 33,000 by 2028 with plans to expand dealers and local parts support.