Aion UT
2025 Hatchback · ฿519,900 – ฿669,900 · 7.5/10 avg from 2 reviews
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Aion UT Premium 60 kWh: Practical Family Sedan That Delivers Smooth Driving Without the Flash
เล็กพริกขี้หนู!!Aion UT Premium แบต 60 kWh วิ่งไกล 500 กม. ไม่จี๊ดเท่าMG4 แต่ขับดีไม่แพ้ Dolphin
The Aion UT Premium surprised me with genuinely impressive interior space, responsive handling, and a well-tuned regenerative braking system that makes city driving smooth. The rear suspension feels a bit soft and the steering lacks that last bit of sharpness compared to rivals, but for a practical family EV, this thing genuinely competes.
First Impressions
Sliding into the Aion UT Premium felt immediately practical. This is a car that doesn't try to be something it's not—no aggressive bodywork, no pretense. It's a B-segment family sedan that prioritizes space and usability. The 14.8-inch touchscreen dominates the cabin, noticeably larger than what Dolphin offers, and the menu layout responds briskly. Straight away, I noticed how spacious it feels inside despite the modest exterior dimensions. GAC's done homework here.
What Works
The interior is genuinely clever. Butterfly-stitched seats grip you just right, a powered tailgate is unique in this class, and the cabin width feels wider than it probably is. The all-round 360-degree camera is sharp and the adaptive cruise actually tracks traffic smoothly—no aggressive stuttering like some Chinese EVs still deliver. I'm genuinely impressed by the regenerative braking tuning. Set to Medium and the motor hauls back smoothly without feeling grabby or distant. It's the kind of detail that makes daily commuting less tiring.
Drive it in Normal mode and everything clicks. The 210 Nm of torque feels adequate without being showy. Steering carries real weight, the suspension absorbs bumps with a certain grace, and there's zero drama when threading through urban traffic. This is a car that knows its lane.
Where It Stumbles
Here's the rub: sit in the back and your mood changes. The rear suspension gets soft, almost squishy over larger bumps. Passengers feel more of the car's movements than they should. The seat base is also slightly short—your thighs don't get proper support on longer drives. Front occupants get treated like royalty; rear passengers get a softer, wobblier experience that feels at odds with the cabin's generous space.
The steering only adjusts up and down—no telescoping reach for different body types. And while the Sport driving mode sharpens throttle response, the regenerative braking doesn't increase enough to compensate, so you end up using the conventional brake pedal more than you'd like. It feels disconnected, almost artificial.
The Real Test: Highway Pace
At speed, the UT settles into competence. Wind and road noise stay outside the cabin thanks to decent sealing. I held 115 km/h without intrusion. The adaptive cruise control does its job reliably, tracking the car ahead with minimal intervention. It's not as telepathic as high-end systems, but for this class, it's a genuine assist on long drives.
The 204 hp motor accelerates smoothly from zero to everyday speeds. Against Dolphin's 310 Nm top torque spec, you feel the difference in hard launches, but real-world driving? This isn't where families care. Charge time hovers around 40 minutes from 20 to 80 percent DC, which is practical for pit stops.
Interior Details Worth Mentioning
The quality throughout feels solid without being flashy. Hard plastics dominate (expected at this price point), but panel gaps are tight and materials feel cohesive. Dual-zone climate control is welcome, though only the front seat gets ventilation—rear passengers miss that feature. USBA port in back, LED reading lights, and that panoramic sunroof with its motorized shade show thought went into daily convenience.
The 8-inch secondary display isn't revolutionary, but it works. Voice commands need training—I had to adjust my phrasing for the system to parse requests. Wireless phone charging and an 8-point parking sensor array tick boxes, though none of these feel cutting-edge.
The Verdict
The Aion UT Premium is a measured, serious family EV that gets the fundamentals right without pretense. It's not the sharpest car in this segment—MG4 owns that crown—nor does it coddle passengers like the silkier Dolphin. What it does is deliver space, reasonable tech, and genuine usability without inflating its own importance. Rear suspension tuning needs a refresh for longer trips, and the pricing will need to drop closer to 620,000 if it's going to dent Dolphin's sales dominance. But if you value calm, practical family transport over sportiness, this deserves your test drive.
Pros
- Spacious cabin feels genuinely roomy for the size
- 14.8-inch touchscreen is large and responsive
- 360-degree camera and L2 driving aids included as standard
- Good city manners and smooth regenerative braking feel
- Compact yet clever packaging with powered tailgate
- Handles corners predictably without drama
Cons
- Rear suspension feels too soft when carrying passengers
- Steering lacks adjustable reach—only up and down
- Rear passengers get a softer, bouncier ride than front occupants
- DC fast charging at 70 kW is fine but not class-leading
- Brake pedal feels disconnected in Sport mode
- Paint job and interior trim feel somewhat generic
Verdict
“The Aion UT is a competent, unpretentious family EV that does the job well if you're willing to accept softer dynamics in exchange for space and everyday practicality. It's not as polished as Dolphin or as sharp as MG4, but it sits in a sensible middle ground—worth test-driving before you commit.”
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