GAC Aion UT vs Toyota Prado
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular cars compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Level at 77: here's what splits them
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 20 Sep 2026, price 14 Nov 2026
GAC Aion UT
17 of 27 standard · no option data · 10 no dataFrom
$31,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Hatchback
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 150kW
- Energy use
- 16.4 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2026
- Boot (seats up)
- 321L
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Toyota Prado
14 of 27 standard · no option data · 13 no dataFrom
$72,500
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine
- 2.8L 4-cyl Turbo-Diesel 48V V-Active
- Power
- 150kW
- Economy
- 7.6 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2024
- Boot (seats up)
- 408L
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$31,990RRP
- no option data for this car
$72,500RRP
- no option data for this car
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
GAC Aion UT Premium
$31,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 5 Nov 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
Toyota Prado GX Diesel
$72,500
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 14 Nov 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
No lowest cost is named: these totals leave out different parts (2026 GAC Aion UT Premium excludes servicing and insurance; 2026 Toyota Prado GX Diesel excludes insurance).
Every column on the same basis: 15,000 km a year (fixed for every comparison) in VIC, repayment assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Each car's fuel or charging price is in its own breakdown. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
No lowest cost is named: these totals leave out different parts (2026 GAC Aion UT Premium excludes servicing and insurance; 2026 Toyota Prado GX Diesel excludes insurance).
Cash outlay over 5 years: the deposit, the repayments and the running costs. Excludes resale value. Every column on the same basis: 15,000 km a year in VIC, repayment assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
Standard features per $10,000: not ranked, too few features are known for both cars. On the rated figures, the GAC Aion UT leads on price per kw: $213 per kW on RRP for the GAC Aion UT; $483 per kW on RRP for the Toyota Prado. 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; $178 per litre of boot on RRP for the Toyota Prado. These ratios are not part of the CarSorted Score.
The GAC Aion UT starts $40,510 lower on RRP.
The GAC Aion UT currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Toyota Prado does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$125/wk(≈$541/mo)
Estimate on the GAC Aion UT at $31,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the GAC Aion UTDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP lists the GAC Aion UT at 5 stars (2026) and the Toyota Prado at 5 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2026 vs 2024). 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 5 on the Toyota Prado.
Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the GAC Aion UT and 9 in the Toyota Prado.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 9 of 10 key systems on the GAC Aion UT and 5 on the Toyota Prado.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
GAC Aion UT
None open on our record
Toyota Prado
- REC-006616 · published 3 Jun 2026Due to a software error, the instrument cluster may fail to illuminate the visual engine oil pressure light, engine coolant temperature, electrical charge, and other critical safety information.Year range on the notice: 2024 - 2025
- REC-006302 · published 5 Mar 2025Due to an error in the fitting instructions for the optional accessory Electric Brake Controller, the Lower Driver’s Airbag Assembly (removed during accessory fitment) may have been reinstalled using the incorrect torque.Year range on the notice: 2024
- REC-001320 · published 6 Apr 2020The fuel pump on affected vehicles may stop operating.Year range on the notice: 2013 - 2019
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.
| 2026 GAC Aion UT Premium | 2026 Toyota Prado GX Diesel | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Battery electric | Petrol or diesel |
| Added overnight, 10A power point (2.4 kW) | 146 km in 10 h | Not applicable |
| Added overnight, 7.4 kW wallbox | 402 km in 10 hCapped: this car accepts 6.6 kW AC | Not applicable |
| DC fast charge, as printed | No data | Not applicable |
| Charging connector | Type 2 + CCS2 | Not applicable |
| Portable charger supplied | No data | Not applicable |
| Type 2 cable supplied | No data | Not applicable |
| Front boot | No data | No data |
- Km added in 10 hours: the charger rate, capped by the car's own onboard charger, over its own rated energy use. A car without an onboard charger or energy figure is No data, never an assumed rate.
- DC times are printed only in the window the document gives (0-80% or 10-80%). Different windows are not one measure, so nobody leads across them.
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.
How long to charge
60kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 87kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (6.6kW AC, 87kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The GAC Aion UT features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.8-inch digital dash, while the Toyota Prado gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The GAC Aion UT stands out with Apple CarPlay, heated front seats and V2L: features our data doesn't list for the Toyota Prado. The Toyota Prado counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the GAC Aion UT gets pvc upholstery while the Toyota Prado offers cloth.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
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 Toyota Prado responds with a 2.8L 4-cyl Turbo-Diesel 48V V-Active making 150kW and 500Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.6 seconds.
Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the GAC Aion UT is 2.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The GAC Aion UT measures 4,270mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 720mm shorter than the Toyota Prado at 4,990mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota Prado generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 321L in the GAC Aion UT and 408L in the Toyota Prado, giving the Toyota Prado a 87L 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 0.8 m tighter, 11.2 m against 12.0 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Front boot (frunk)
GAC Aion UT
No data
Toyota Prado
No data
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 fuel for the Toyota Prado about $2,166 a year (7.6 L/100km, at $1.90/L diesel).
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 (Toyota Prado).
- No break-even: the GAC Aion UT costs less to buy and less in energy.
Energy only. Excludes servicing, rego, insurance, finance interest and resale. Prices are compared only on one basis.
Where each one leads
The GAC Aion UT: the lower starting price ($31,990 against $72,500) and the longer warranty (8 years against 5).
The Toyota Prado: the bigger boot with the seats up (408L against 321L).
The Verdict
Level at 77: here's what splits them
The GAC Aion UT and Toyota Prado are level on the CarSorted Score at 77 each, so neither takes the overall call. What splits them: practicality (Toyota Prado ahead by 26 points), value (GAC Aion UT ahead by 21 points). Boot space with the seats up: 321L in the GAC Aion UT, 408L in the Toyota Prado. Warranty: 8 years on the GAC Aion UT, 5 on the Toyota Prado.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$125/wk(≈$541/mo)
Estimate on the GAC Aion UT at $31,990 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the GAC Aion UTDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, GAC Aion UT and Toyota Prado?
The GAC Aion UT is the cheapest at $31,990 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Toyota Prado by $40,510.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
GAC Aion UT holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2026) and Toyota Prado holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2026 vs 2024). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which has the most boot space?
The Toyota Prado has the largest boot at 408L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Toyota Prado has the highest braked towing capacity at 3,500kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The GAC Aion UT has the longest warranty at 8 years / unlimited km.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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