# Aion LX

The Aion LX is a mid-size electric crossover SUV produced by GAC Aion. It was revealed at Auto Shanghai in April 2019.

## History

The Aion LX was unveiled at Auto Shanghai in April 2019. The LX started pre-sale in August 2019 and production in October 2019.
It is the second vehicle sold under the GAC New Energy Aion sub-brand after the Aion S.
* Aion LX (right side, front)
* Aion LX (rear)
* Aion LX (front)
* Aion LX (right side, rear)

### Aion LX Fuel Cell

On 28 July 2020 at the GAC Tech Day event, GAC presented a fuel cell version of the Aion LX with a different grille from that of the electric version for hydrogen technology testing purposes. The Aion LX Fuel Cell has a fueling time of 3–5 minutes and a NEDC range exceeding 650 kilometres (400 mi).

## Aion LX Plus

Unveiled in November 2021, the Aion LX Plus is an updated variant of the all-electric Aion LX which is slightly longer, features a different styling (taking design cues from the smaller Aion V Plus) and is equipped with a 144.4 kWh (520 MJ) battery. The battery uses silicon sponge technology in its anode.
* Aion LX Plus (front)
* Aion LX Plus (rear)

## Specifications

Aion LX model specifications :
| Model | LX 60 | LX 70 | LX 80 | LX 80D | LX 80D Max |
| Battery | 70kWh (NCM523) | | 93kWh (NCM811) | 93kWh (NCM811) | 93kWh (NCM811) |
| Weight (kg) | 1,900 kg (4,190 lb) | 1,900 kg (4,190 lb) | 2,040 kg (4,500 lb) | 2,180 kg (4,810 lb) | 2,180 kg (4,810 lb) |
| Range (NEDC) (km) | 503 km (313 mi) | 520 km (323 mi) | 650 km (404 mi) | 600 km (373 mi) | 600 km (373 mi) |
| Energy consumption (kWh/100 km) | 15.7 | 15.5 | 15.8 | 17.1 | 17.1 |
| Max. power (kW) | 135 kW (181 hp; 184 PS) | 135 kW (181 hp; 184 PS) | 150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) | 300 kW (402 hp; 408 PS) | 300 kW (402 hp; 408 PS) |
| Max. torque (N⋅m) | 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) | 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) | 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) | 700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft) | 700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft) |
| Layout | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| Sales price | CN¥249,600 | CN¥259,600 | CN¥279,600 | CN¥299,600 | CN¥349,600 |

### Features

The Aion LX's roof has solar panels that are used to heat and cool the interior. Unmanned parking and level 4 autonomous driving is also featured in the LX. Front passenger seat can be automatically moved forwards from the rear control panel similar to Mercedes S-Class. The rear seats have fold out leg supports.

### Exterior

The Aion LX's exterior uses the same design cues as the Aion S and V, with the same front and headlight design and rear taillight bar. Gloss black aerodynamic wheel covers, carbon wing mirrors and carbon C-pillar can be optioned.

## Hycan 007

In April 2019, GAC and Nio announced they would form a joint venture electric vehicle brand called Hycan. On 20 May 2019, Hycan revealed the 007 concept, which is an Aion LX with a redesigned front and rear end, interior, and wheel design.
On 27 December 2019, the largely unchanged production Hycan 007 was revealed and went on pre-sale before being officially listed for sale in the Chinese market in April 2020 at a starting price of 262,000 Chinese yuan (US$37,343).
The 007 is available in three trim levels, Base, Plus, and Top. The Base trim level has a 73 kWh (260 MJ) battery pack with a NEDC range of 523 km (325 mi) and a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration time of 8.2 seconds, while the higher-level Plus and Top trims both have a 93 kWh (330 MJ) battery with a NEDC range of up to 643 km (400 mi) and a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration time of 7.9 seconds. The top version has 26 miles (42 km) more range than the LX's top trim level, which only has a range of 373 miles (600 km).
* Hycan 007 (front)
* Hycan 007 (rear)

## Sales

| Calendar year | Sales | Notes |
| 2019 | 1,341 | Sales start in October |
| 2020 | 2,744 |
| 2021 | 1,003 |
| 2024 | 432 |