GAC Aion UT vs Nissan ARIYA

Price and cost per week

On the rated figures, the GAC Aion UT leads on standard features per $10,000: 5.3 per $10,000 on RRP (17 of 17 standard) for the GAC Aion UT; 3.0 per $10,000 on RRP (17 of 17 standard) for the Nissan ARIYA. On the rated figures, the GAC Aion UT leads on price per km of range: $74 per km of range on RRP for the GAC Aion UT; $145 per km of range on RRP for the Nissan ARIYA. On the rated figures, the GAC Aion UT leads on price per kw: $213 per kW on RRP for the GAC Aion UT; $349 per kW on RRP for the Nissan ARIYA. On the rated figures, the GAC Aion UT leads on price per litre of boot: $100 per litre of boot on RRP for the GAC Aion UT; $120 per litre of boot on RRP for the Nissan ARIYA. These ratios are not part of the CarSorted Score.

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the GAC Aion UT at 5 stars (2026) and the Nissan ARIYA at 5 stars (2022). ANCAP tested these in different years (2026 vs 2022). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on the GAC Aion UT, against 7 on the Nissan ARIYA.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the GAC Aion UT and 7 in the Nissan ARIYA.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging and range

The rated figures side by side: electric range and fuel use with the battery depleted for a plug-in hybrid or range extender, the km each battery-electric car adds overnight on its own onboard charger, and the DC time in the window each document prints.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The GAC Aion UT features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.8-inch digital dash, while the Nissan ARIYA gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GAC Aion UT stands out with Apple CarPlay and V2L: features our data doesn't list for the Nissan ARIYA. The Nissan ARIYA counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the GAC Aion UT gets pvc upholstery while the Nissan ARIYA offers nappa leather.

Drivetrain

The GAC Aion UT uses a Electric producing 150kW and 210Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.

The Nissan ARIYA responds with a Electric making 160kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Nissan ARIYA has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the GAC Aion UT is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 60kWh (GAC Aion UT) vs 63kWh (Nissan ARIYA), giving WLTP ranges of 430km and 385km. DC fast charging peaks at 87kW (GAC Aion UT) vs 130kW (Nissan ARIYA).

Space & Comfort

The GAC Aion UT measures 4,270mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 325mm shorter than the Nissan ARIYA at 4,595mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan ARIYA generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 321L in the GAC Aion UT and 466L in the Nissan ARIYA, giving the Nissan ARIYA a 145L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the GAC Aion UT's turning circle is 0.3 m tighter, 11.2 m against 11.5 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the GAC Aion UT costs about $738 a year (16.4 kWh/100km, at $0.30/kWh electricity) and electricity for the Nissan ARIYA about $833 a year (18.5 kWh/100km, at $0.30/kWh electricity). That is $95 a year less for the GAC Aion UT.

The weekly and 5-year figures in the price section above add repayments, rego, servicing and tyres to this; use our Fuel Cost Calculator for your own driving.

Warranty: 8 years / unlimited km (GAC Aion UT) and 5 years / unlimited km* (Nissan ARIYA). Capped-price servicing: no data (GAC Aion UT), 5 years (Nissan ARIYA).

Where each one leads

The GAC Aion UT: the lower starting price ($31,990 against $55,840), the longer warranty not tied to dealer servicing (8 years against 5) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($738 a year against $833).

The Nissan ARIYA: more power (160kW against 150kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (466L against 321L).

The Verdict

GAC Aion UT scores higher, 77 vs 73

The GAC Aion UT scores 77 to the Nissan ARIYA's 73 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 6 of the 10 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: energy efficiency (GAC Aion UT ahead by 14 points), value (GAC Aion UT ahead by 11 points), practicality (Nissan ARIYA ahead by 5 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the GAC Aion UT costs about $95 less (16.4 kWh/100km against 18.5 kWh/100km, at $0.30/kWh electricity). Boot space with the seats up: 321L in the GAC Aion UT, 466L in the Nissan ARIYA.

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