Gasgoo Munich-AISTALAND began rolling out its first 300 stores across 70 first- and second-tier cities—including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Wuhan, and Zhengzhou—on May 25. The automaker is simultaneously advancing two distinct retail models.
User Centers serve as the primary retail outlets, operated either directly by AISTALAND or through authorized dealers. These locations offer a full suite of services—from sales consultations and vehicle viewing to test drives, delivery, and after-sales support—specifically for models co-designed by AISTALAND and Yinwang in the field of automotive intelligence. The goal is to provide a seamless, premium smart lifestyle.
Experience Centers act as immersive spaces jointly developed by Yinwang, AISTALAND, and authorized dealers. Anchored by Huawei Qiankun’s intelligent driving technology and the vehicles that carry it, these hubs are situated in bustling commercial districts to make test drives and digital interactions easily accessible.
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AISTALAND is a premium smart new-energy brand born from a partnership between GAC Group and Huawei Qiankun. The collaboration follows a clear division of labor: Huawei supplies the full-stack intelligent solution, while GAC handles vehicle development and manufacturing.
This approach goes beyond traditional procurement or simple branding; it is a deep integration of each partner's strengths. By combining GAC’s expertise in manufacturing, supply chain management, and distribution with Huawei’s intelligent driving, cockpit, and electric drive technologies, the alliance aims to carve out a unique niche in the crowded smart EV market.
Notably, the brand’s debut model—the mid-to-large shooting brake AISTALAND GT7—is set to hit the market on May 29. The GT7 will debut the new Huawei XMC Qiankun digital chassis engine and the latest "Xiaoyi" AI agent. It also utilizes a customized Kirin battery pack developed jointly by CATL, Huawei Qiankun, and AISTALAND.
In terms of market positioning, the AISTALAND GT7 faces off directly against rivals like the Shangjie Z7T, NIO ET5T, Avatr 06T, and ZEEKR 001. However, the shooting brake segment remains a relatively niche category in China, where even mainstream models struggle to achieve high sales volumes.
Whether the AISTALAND GT7 can leverage Huawei Qiankun’s full suite of technologies and GAC’s manufacturing prowess to break through in this niche yet fiercely competitive arena remains to be seen.
Moreover, AISTALAND is not placing all its bets on the GT7. A second mid-to-large SUV is already in the development pipeline, designed to complement the GT7 by targeting young families who prioritize practicality and comfort.
