GAC Maps Aggressive Australian Expansion With 10+ Models, 2027 Hybrid Ute

Overview

• GAC has launched locally with three models — the Emzoom petrol SUV, Aion V EV and M8 PHEV people mover — with the M8 billed as Australia’s first plug‑in hybrid people mover.
• The company confirmed a plan to add more than ten models across sedans, SUVs, MPVs and pickup trucks over five years.
• Executives said a dual‑cab ute is targeted for 2027 with hybrid or range‑extender PHEV power, drawing on the Pickup 01 concept and GAIA platform that are still under development.
• GAC outlined a tentative rollout: a small hatch between January and March 2026, a mid‑size range‑extender or PHEV SUV around September 2026, larger EV and hybrid/PHEV SUVs in 2027, and the ute in the second half of 2027.
• The brand reiterated a Top‑10 sales ambition, with timelines differing between reports (2028 versus 2030), and it is expanding from 12 east‑coast dealers toward a stated goal of 100 nationally.