At the 2024 Chengdu International Auto Show, GAC AION launched the 520 LIDAR version model priced at RMB 169,800.
Since pioneering the mass production and installation of L2 intelligent assisted driving models in 2019, AION has continued to develop in the field of intelligent driving. In 2024, AION received national L3 road test license, and laid out in the field of L4 autonomous driving.
The released 520 LIDAR version model, priced at RMB 169,800, is equipped with a 5R11V1L advanced intelligent driving solution, including 5 millimeter-wave radars, 11 high-definition cameras and a new generation of solid-state zoomable lidar. This model also uses NVIDIA’s Orin-X high computing power platform, combined with a fourth-generation perception end-to-end deep learning large model, improves identification accuracy and has the ability to continue evolution and iterations.
In actual experience, the use scenarios of AION Tyrannosaurus Rex LIDAR smart driving cover over 99% of cities, suburbs, and towns, achieving full-weather, all-road conditions scene coverage. In the complex scenarios of congested vehicle following, lane changing, and vehicle-human games, AION Tyrannosaurus Rex can cope, and can also recognize traffic lights and pass through roundabouts, straight-line u-turns and other complex scenarios. Even under the night sky of old Guangzhou city, facing the complex road conditions of poor visibility, mixed vehicle-pedestrian traffic, and narrow roads, AION Tyrannosaurus Rex can achieve a nearly zero takeover during driving process.
In terms of user experience, the 520 LIDAR version model provides a long endurance of 520 km, the lowest energy consumption of 12.8 kWh/100km in the same class, and 400V+3C fast charging technology allows the vehicle to recharge 260 km in just 15 minutes. AION also launched a luxury suite, including leather seats in the front row, front seat massage, a small table behind the copilot, and a refrigerator that supports freezing, refrigeration and heating modes.
In addition, AION also provides a unique “Fast-Broad-Near” recharging network, exclusive charging stations cover 8 national main arteries, and the number of completed nationwide is the industry first. 24-hour online service is available for accident handling, emergency rescue, vehicle consultation, daily maintenance and so on.
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