GAC Aion Hyptec HT previewed in M’sian showroom – gullwing-doored Tesla Model Y rival coming soon?

GAC Aion Hyptec HT previewed in M’sian showroom – gullwing-doored Tesla Model Y rival coming soon?

The GAC Aion Hyper HT (known as the Hyptec HT in export markets) seems to be doing its rounds at GAC Aion showrooms in Malaysia. A quick Facebook post search reveals that the very-orange SUV (which appears to be the same LHD unit that was on display at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024) has travelled at the very least to Puchong, Johor and Ipoh, since September. This latest pair of photos show the falcon-doored SUV at GAC Setia Alam.

The gullwing-doored SUV is already on sale in Thailand for 1.449 million-1.749 million baht (RM188k-226k, the higher price gets you the gullwing doors) and in Indonesia from 685 million rupiah (RM189k). Is it coming to Malaysia? We’ll have to wait and see.

In Thailand and Indonesia, the GAC Aion Hyptec HT is powered by a rear motor with 340 PS (250 kW) and 430 Nm, which takes juice from an 83.3 kWh LFP battery. 0-100 km/h is done in 5.8 seconds and top speed is 183 km/h, while claimed range is 620 km in the looser NEDC cycle.

GAC Aion Hyptec HT previewed in M’sian showroom – gullwing-doored Tesla Model Y rival coming soon?

Max charging rates are 11 kW AC and 280 kW DC – with the latter, getting from 10% to 70% SoC takes just 15 minutes. There’s also Vehicle to Load (V2L) power supply at 3.3 kW.

Inside, you look at a 8.8-inch digital instrument panel above (rather than through) a small steering wheel, Peugeot style. The front doors have electric open and close too, and there are 12 sensors around the car to detect surrounding objects and avoid mishaps. Other kit includes a 14.6-inch centre screen, Nappa leather with front seat massage, VIP and sleep modes for the rear seats, 22 Dolby Atmos speakers and a giant panoramic roof.

In its home market of China (where the Hyper HT name is used), you can choose from two motor outputs and four battery sizes. If you go for the 245 PS motor, you can choose a 70 kWh (550 km CLTC range) or a 72.7 kWh battery (600 km CLTC range). If you go for the 340 PS motor, your battery options are 80 kWh (670 km range) or 99.5 kWh (825 km range).

GAC Aion Hyptec HT in Thailand

GAC Aion Hyptec HT at the 2024 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show

GAC Aion Hyper HT at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024

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Comments

  • how to open door if got 2 car just park beside you?

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    • suomynona on Oct 14, 2024 at 8:06 pm

      Probably copied Tesla’s solution too

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    • Casual rider on Oct 14, 2024 at 9:07 pm

      Good question since it will be daily driven car

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    • Internet can find anything. See their design how to open the gullwing door. Do you think they do not concern what may public think?

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  • kyoshoo on Oct 14, 2024 at 6:13 pm

    This is my photo should have put watermark on it lol

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  • paanjang16 on Oct 14, 2024 at 6:58 pm

    Aion should show how the gullwing doors open when it is parked closed to cars parked on either side like Model X. Or if got low obstacle overhead is there a sensor to stop the gullwing mechanism from hitting the obstacle.

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  • KEVIN on Oct 14, 2024 at 7:45 pm

    Will only interested on the 99.5 kWh. Bring this in to be different than others.

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  • ROTI CANAI on Oct 14, 2024 at 9:24 pm

    same unit since the motorshow. not bothered with this brand here if tan ah chong are the guys handling it

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  • other than the gimmick of gullwing door, nothing special!

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    • blind on Oct 15, 2024 at 7:19 pm

      must be blind not to notice the reclining rear seats, front passenger seat ottoman

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  • First look, looks like smart #3… second look, looks like Tesla..

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  • stick on Oct 15, 2024 at 10:09 am

    tesla front, porsche rear, chinamen sigh…..

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  • James KWON on Oct 15, 2024 at 10:15 am

    copycat inferiopr car rival Tesla model Y and X? is this a joke? even China drivers laugh at this.

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    • who is laughing now on Oct 15, 2024 at 11:37 pm

      the real inferior car is tesla which doesn’t have reclining seat with ottoman

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      • Fahmikor Ahwarkor Rafizikor (FAR) on Oct 16, 2024 at 10:20 am

        Only fools spend an arm or leg to get a Tesla.By the time the battery konk..u can trade in your Tesla if u cant afford a new battery,but the trade in price is a pittance.
        Only problem with gullwing doors is when it rains.From the top and side u can get plenty of rain.Wear a raincoat to get out without getting wet!

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        • blind see the picture on Oct 16, 2024 at 12:45 pm

          gull wing door acts as an umbrella to block rain from the top

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        • as if on Oct 16, 2024 at 4:36 pm

          as if normal car door protect you from rain from the sky?

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