GAC AION's HYPTEC brand to unveil flagship sedan at Chengdu Motor Show

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- GAC AION's premium sub-brand HYPTEC has confirmed that its all-new flagship sedan will make its debut at the Chengdu Motor Show 2025, which opens on August 29.

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Regulatory filings with China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology suggest the model may be named the HYPTEC A8 and will feature an REEV (range-extended electric vehicle)-dedicated powertrain.

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Based on the patent images, the car adopts a fresh design language characterized by a full-width light bar paired with a slim lower grille, creating an aggressive front profile. The side view emphasizes a long, elegant silhouette with sharp contours, while the rear is kept minimalist with a clean layout and another full-width light cluster—mirroring the design of the front fascia.

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Dimensionally, the sedan measures 5,130 mm in length, 1,966 mm in width, and 1,500 mm (or 1,492 mm) in height, with a wheelbase of 3,020 mm, placing it firmly in the mid-to-large sedan segment.

As for powertrain, the vehicle is equipped with a range-extended setup built around a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine producing up to 118 kW. It is paired with a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, a configuration designed to balance performance with cost efficiency and durability.