GuGo Motors has introduced AION UT EV in Pakistan. It’s a 5 door hatchback packed with numerous features that make it safe and comfortable to drive. The price point of its base variant is just under 7 million which might be a little higher for a hatchback in Pakistan, but does the specs justify it? We will find out that as well as the GuGo AION UT EV price in Pakistan.
Let’s start with the variants and prices.
GuGo AION UT EV Price in Pakistan
The price of an AION UT electric car starts from Rs. 6,990,000 and goes up to Rs. 8,500,000 depending on the variants. Here are the variants of UT EV and their prices:
| Variants | Prices |
| GuGo AION UT4 | Rs. 6,990,000 |
| GuGo AION UT5 | Rs. 8,500,000 |
Battery & Range
The AION UT series comes with a pretty decent drive range per charge. The UT4 has a range of up to 425 km while the UT5, the top variant, comes with a 500km electric range as both have different battery capacities. Here are the specs:
| Specs | AION UT5 | AION UT4 |
| Type of Battery | Magazine LPE | Magazine LPE |
| Battery Capacity (kWh) | 60 | 49 |
| WLTP Range (km) | 500 | 425 |
| Battery Cooling | Liquid-cooled traction Battery | Liquid-cooled traction Battery |
| EU Standard (AC: TYPE 2; DC: CCS2) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Max. AC Charging Power | 6.6 kw | 6.6 kw |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | 3 kw | 3 kw |
| Max DC Fast Charging Power (kW) | 80 | 80 |
| DC Fast Charging Time (30-80%) | 24 min | 24 min |
Body & Performance
Both UT4 and UT5 have the same body dimensions. The difference lies in their performance as the top variant comes with better power, torque, and top speed.
| Specs | AION UT5 | AION UT4 |
| Length × Width × Height (mm) | 4270 × 1850 × 1575 | 4270 × 1850 × 1575 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2750 | 2750 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Max. Power (kW) | 150 | 100 |
| Max. Torque (Nm) | 210 | 145 |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 165 | 150 |
| Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
| Drive Mode | Comfort / Eco / Sport | Comfort / Eco / Sport |
| Regen Braking | Adjustable Strength | Adjustable Strength |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 150 | 150 |
| Trunk Volume (L) | 440 | 440 |
| Curb Weight (kg) | 1600 | 1540 |
| Max. Speed (km/h) | 150 | 150 |
| Brake System | All 4 Disc | All 4 Disc |
| Suspension System | Front McPherson independent suspension, rear torsion beam non-independent suspension | Front McPherson independent suspension, rear torsion beam non-independent suspension |
Safety Features
What I find exceptional in the AION UT EV is the level of safety it has. This EV comes with a lot of safety features which are as follows:
| Feature | AION UT5 | AION UT4 |
| Airbag — Dual Front Airbags; Dual Front Side Airbags; Side Curtain Airbags | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belt — Front Row Seatbelts with single-stage Force Limiters; Second-row 3-point Safety Belts; Seatbelt Reminder (Light & Sound) | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX Child Safety Seat Fixtures | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety | ✓ | ✓ |
| Anti-Theft — Engine Immobilizer (with Anti-theft Alarm) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring — Tire Pressure Monitor System (indirect) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Assisted Driving Level (ADAS) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Integrated Cruise Assistance (ICA) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Intelligent High Beam Control (IHBC) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Voice Command Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Door Open Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround View Camera System | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Parking Sensors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Parking Sensors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Collision Safety — High-voltage cut-off (front/side/rear impact) | ✓ | ✓ |
Comfort Features
The UT EV is not only safe but extremely comfortable with the following features:
| In-Vehicle Connectivity | Bluetooth |
| In-Car WiFi | ✓ |
| Online Navigation | ✓ |
| Online Music | ✓ |
| Mobile Phone Remote Vehicle Control | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster / Central Control | 8.88-inch LCD Instrument Screen |
| Central Control Screen | 14.6-inch Touch Control Central Screen |
| Speaker | 6 Speaker |
| Vehicle Power Supply | Front-Row 12V Power Supply |
| Front 1 Type A & 1 Type-C | ✓ |
| Wireless Phone Charging | ✓ |
All in all, the new GuGo AION UT EV is quite an interesting addition to the EV market in Pakistan. It has decent size, modern shape, multiple drive options, impressive safety and comfort features. Now, let’s see how it performs as its success depends on many factors including but not limited to marketing strategy, dealership network, customer perception, etc.
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