GAC unveiled the Aion UT Cross at the 2026 Paris motor show, claiming a 400 km WLTP range. A Spanish launch is expected in 2027, while pricing remains unconfirmed and is estimated at around €33,000.
A 147 mm ground clearance gives GAC’s newly arrived Spanish electric hatchback a modest crossover lift. The company presented the Aion UT Cross at the 2026 Paris motor show as a fully electric crossover. GAC says it keeps hatchback agility while adding space and limited ability on rough roads. The company announced the model on 13 October 2026, with a Spanish arrival expected in 2027.
The visual changes include two-tone paint and roof bars. Specific wheels distinguish the Cross. Wider 225 mm tyres help raise it above the standard Aion UT. Gasgoo reports that GAC also tuned the chassis for European road conditions. The styling follows the small-crossover approach of the Honda Jazz Crosstar and Dacia Sandero Stepway. At 147 mm, the clearance suits uneven roads and light-duty use, not demanding off-road driving.
The Cross shares the Aion UT platform and dimensions. It measures 4.27 metres long and has a 2.75-metre wheelbase. The boot holds 440 litres. Fold the rear seats and cargo space expands to 1,600 litres. GAC lists 24 storage spaces inside. The cabin also gets an 8.8-inch digital instrument display and a 14.6-inch multimedia screen. Seven airbags come standard, alongside the Aion UT’s Level 2 driver-assistance systems.
A front electric motor produces 204 hp, or 150 kW. Its output reaches 210 Nm. The net 60 kWh battery sits in the floor, and GAC gives the Cross a WLTP range of 400 kilometres, 30 km less than the Aion UT. The company says charging from 30% to 80% takes 24 minutes. The shared powertrain is rated to reach 100 km/h from a standstill in 7.3 seconds, with a top speed of 160 km/h.
Spanish pricing has yet to be pinned down. The estimate is around €33,000, roughly €2,000 above an Aion UT with comparable equipment. For comparison, Spanish newspaper Diario Vasco lists the standard UT Premium from €22,945 and the Luxury from €24,995. Those prices include financing, promotions and government subsidies. Ownership costs matter too: a Spanish mechanic’s view of buying a car focused on repair and maintenance bills. Diario Vasco also reports an eight-year or 160,000-kilometre vehicle warranty. The Aion UT’s battery warranty runs for eight years or 200,000 kilometres.
The standard Aion UT has only just begun arriving in Spain through Grupo Invicta. GAC expects the Cross to follow in 2027, but its estimated price is not an official Spanish-market figure. The launch comes as the company scales up its European operations. GAC plans to open a European research and development centre in 2027, with an engineering team of more than 100 people.
