Turin, Italy – September 16, 2026 -- GAC's AION UT electric SUV has won Best Exterior Design at the 2026 Torino Automotive Design Award, presented during Salone Auto Torino 2026.

Jury praises clean lines over flashy styling

The TADA jury cited the AION UT's "clean, cohesive design and distinctive personality," pointing to its balanced proportions, smooth surfaces and a spacious cabin as evidence of overall design quality without relying on excessive decoration.

Amsterdam – September 12, 2026 -- Euro NCAP awarded the AION UT electric hatchback a five-star safety rating on September 2, covering all left- and right-hand-drive variants and configurations.

New four-stage protocol shapes the 2026 score

Euro NCAP's revised 2026 testing framework evaluates vehicles across four stages: safe driving, crash avoidance, crash protection, and post-crash safety. The AION UT scored 66% in safe driving, 74% in crash avoidance, 91% in crash protection, and 88% in post-crash safety, earning its overall five-star rating.

Brussels – September 10, 2026 -- Euro NCAP has awarded a five-star safety rating to the AION UT, a fully electric hatchback from Chinese automaker GAC, under its newly tightened 2026 testing standards.

The AION UT is among the first mass-produced Chinese models to pass the revamped 2026 protocols, which significantly raised the bar for vehicle safety assessment compared to previous years. The car scored strongly across all four Euro NCAP categories: safe driving, crash avoidance, occupant protection during impact, and post-crash safety.

Brussels – September 10, 2026 -- GAC's fully electric AION UT hatchback has earned a five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP under the organization's newly revised 2026 testing protocols, which apply significantly stricter criteria than previous years.

Brussels – September 10, 2026 -- Euro NCAP has awarded GAC's fully electric AION UT hatchback a five-star safety rating under its newly overhauled 2026 testing protocols, one of the toughest crash-test standards in the world.

The AION UT is among the first Chinese-brand production models to pass the updated 2026 Euro NCAP criteria and secure the top score, with balanced results across all four assessment categories: safe driving, accident prevention, crash protection, and post-crash safety.

Brussels – September 09, 2026 -- Euro NCAP has awarded GAC's all-electric hatchback, the AION UT, a five-star safety rating under its newly overhauled 2026 testing protocols, making it one of the first mass-produced Chinese brand models to clear the tougher standards.