AION V

New name and new EV for UK roads

Words by Mark Slack

AION V is an all-electric family SUV spearheading the AION brand’s entry to the UK. Prices start from £36,450 and the first wave of sites that will grow to make a nationwide franchised retail network will be starting soon.

The AION V features distinctive front and rear light clusters, 19-inch alloy wheels and is available in either Wilderness Sand metallic or Arctic White pearlescent paint as standard, with a choice of three further metallic colours (Galaxy Blue, Night Shadow Black and Sea Fluorescent Grey) for an additional £675.

Soft-touch surfaces feature inside the car and as standard a full-length panoramic roof, double-glazed front windows, multi-shade ambient lighting; electrically-adjustable heated and ventilated front seats and heated reclining rear seats; wireless smartphone charging and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay; a 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system, with permanent soft keys for instant access to climate, seating and volume buttons; a virtual assistant offering zonal voice control of key settings and functions; and a nine-speaker 360-watt premium audio system.

A Premium Pack (£1,495) adds leather seating, a 6.6-litre CoolHot Box, massage front seats, and a sturdy rear seatback tray table, plus the option to upgrade to an additional exterior paint colour (Holographic Silver; £675), or one of two additional interior colour themes (French Cream or Bright Tan; both £195). Smart tailgate opening reveals a three-tier boot system that can swallow up to 472 litres of cargo (rear seats up), and even a Lounge mode for chaise-longue seating. 

The 75.3kWh LFP battery gives 317 miles of range and can charge from 30-80 percent in a18 minutes. The ride and handling has been optimised for the UK with specially calibrated and refined suspension set-up for British driving habits and roads. 

Launching in conjunction with the AION V, the ‘AION Great 8’ customer proposition provides eight years warranty, servicing, MOT and roadside assistance. The comprehensive package is locked to the car’s VIN, so whether registered to a fleet, privately purchased or leased, each AION V registered in the UK will be covered by the same industry support. The package is fully transferable, meaning that the value of the package extends up to the eighth year from first registration, regardless of ownership cycle.

While AION’s retail network develops, customers will be supported wherever they are in the UK through a partnership with the AA. This will give customers access to the AA’s nationwide network of accredited workshops and over 100 mobile service technicians for servicing, maintenance and repair. A collaboration with DHL gives the assurance of nationwide next-day delivery from AION’s Bury St Edmunds parts hub.

Words by Mark Slack