GAC has made its grand Australian entrance, sashaying into the local market with three models, sharp pricing, and the sort of confidence usually reserved for drag queens in six-inch heels. Backed by decades of partnerships with Toyota and Honda — plus its own hefty R&D war chest — GAC clearly hasn’t come to muck around.
The star of the show is the all-electric AION V, kicking off at $42,590 for the Premium and $44,590 for the Luxury. It’s a proper EV, not a half-baked compliance car, and arrives with the kind of calm, refined demeanour that screams “I don’t do petrol, darling.” Think smooth, silent cruising through Surry Hills, soaking up stares from jealous Teslas.
Then there’s the M8 PHEV, Australia’s first plug-in hybrid MPV, from $76,590. It’s basically a luxury lounge on wheels — a people-mover for the rich, the stylish, and the “I need to carry six passengers but refuse to suffer” crowd. Executive realness? Absolutely. Enough leather to make a Mardi Gras afterparty blush? Probably.
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Finally, the EMZOOM steps in as the budget-friendly compact SUV at $25,590. One spec, big value. It’s the twinky little overachiever of the family — cheap, cheerful, extremely willing, and maybe even a little bit cute in the right lighting. Perfect for younger buyers, inner-west renters, and anyone wanting a stylish runabout without sacrificing a kidney.
GAC’s warranty program is where things get properly spicy. Petrol models get seven years unlimited kilometres. Electrics? Eight years, same unlimited km. Batteries get their own eight-year/200,000km warranty, plus every model is wrapped in five years of roadside assist. That’s a big middle finger to brands still peddling five-year limits.
And because GAC loves a sweetener, customers who order an AION V or M8 PHEV before 31 December 2025 score: • a free 22kW EV wall charger • $1,000 cashback • plus a $500 fuel or charge card for those early “new car smell” kilometres.
At these prices, GAC isn’t just joining the market — it’s trying to steal the whole bloody show.
Full MSRP (plus on-roads): AION V — $42,590 Premium / $44,590 Luxury M8 PHEV — $76,590 Premium / $83,590 Luxury EMZOOM — $25,590 Luxury
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| Category | EMZOOM | M8 PHEV | AION V |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain & Chassis | Petrol | Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Power (kW) | 125 | 274 (system) | 150 |
| Torque (Nm) | 270 | 630 (system) | 210 |
| Dimensions (L×W×H mm) | 4410 × 1850 × 1600 | 5212 × 1893 × 1823 | 4605 × 1854 × 1686 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2650 | 3070 | 2775 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 | 5 |
| Kerbweight (kg) | 1370–1415 | 2240–2350 | 1900–1975 |
| Battery (kWh) | — | 25.57 | 75.26 |
| Drive / Drivetrain | FWD | FWD / Hybrid AWD | FWD |
| Top Speed (km/h) | n/a | n/a | 160 |
| Fuel / Energy Consumption | 6.6 L/100 km | 6.06 L/100 km | 16.7 kWh/100 km |
| Fuel / Battery Capacity | 47 L | 56 L / 25.57 kWh | 75.26 kWh |
| Range / WLTP | n/a | Hybrid EV range n/a | 510 km |
| Charging / Refuel | Petrol | AC 6.6 kW / DC 39 kW (0–80% ≈30 min) | AC 11 kW / DC 180 kW (30–80% ≈16 min) |
| Suspension | Front McPherson / Rear torsion beam | Front McPherson / Rear multi-link | Front McPherson / Rear torsion beam |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 145 | n/a | 166 |
| Turning Radius (m) | 5.6 | n/a | 5.6 |
| Exterior Highlights | LED headlights, DRLs, taillights, smart liftgate | LED lights, sliding doors, panoramic camera, alloy wheels | LED lights, DRLs, panoramic sunroof, hidden handles |
| Interior Highlights | Leather/PVC, ventilated driver, dual-zone AC, smart liftgate | Premium leather, tri-zone AC, massage seats, dual sliding doors | PVC/leather, heated & ventilated seats, dual-zone AC, smart liftgate |
| Infotainment / Tech | 14.6″ touchscreen, 7″ cluster, CarPlay/AA, 6 speakers | 10.1″ touchscreen, 12.3″ cluster, CarPlay/AA, 8 speakers, V2L 220 V | 14.6″ touchscreen, 8.88″ cluster, CarPlay/AA, 9 speakers, V2L |
| Safety & Assistance | AEB, FCW, LKA, LDW, BSD, 12 radars, EPB + Auto Hold | AEB, ACC, ICA, BSD, RCTA, ELK, 360° camera | AEB, ACC, ICA, FCW, LDW, LDP, ELKA, IHBC, BSD, RCTA, 360° camera |
| Warranty (Australia) | 7 yr petrol / 8 yr NEV / battery 8 yr / 200,000 km | 8 yr unlimited km | 8 yr unlimited km |
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Alan Zurvas is the founder and editor of Gay Car Boys, Australia's leading LGBTQI+ automotive publication. Before launching GCB in 2008, Alan's automotive writing was published in SameSame.com.au and the Star Observer. With over 16 years of hands-on car reviewing experience, Alan brings an honest, irreverent voice to every review — championing value and innovation over brand loyalty.
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