GAC Aion V vs Honda ZR-V

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the GAC Aion V at 5 stars (2025) and the Honda ZR-V at 4 stars (2023). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2023). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the GAC Aion V and 79% for the Honda ZR-V, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on the GAC Aion V, against 8 on the Honda ZR-V.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the GAC Aion V and 7 in the Honda ZR-V.

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 times

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 V features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.9-inch digital dash, while the Honda ZR-V gets a 9-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GAC Aion V stands out with Apple CarPlay, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Honda ZR-V. The Honda ZR-V counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the GAC Aion V gets pvc upholstery while the Honda ZR-V offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the GAC Aion V and 1-zone in the Honda ZR-V.

Drivetrain

The GAC Aion V 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 9 seconds.

The Honda ZR-V responds with a Petrol making 131kW and 240Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels.

The GAC Aion V has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 131kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The GAC Aion V measures 4,605mm long on a 2,775mm wheelbase, 37mm longer than the Honda ZR-V at 4,568mm (2,655mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GAC Aion V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 427L in the GAC Aion V and 380L in the Honda ZR-V, giving the GAC Aion V a 47L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Honda ZR-V's turning circle is 0.8 m tighter, 10.4 m against 11.2 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 V costs about $816 a year (17 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Honda ZR-V about $1,995 a year (7 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 8 years / Unlimited (GAC Aion V) and 5 years / Unlimited (Honda ZR-V). Capped-price servicing: no data (GAC Aion V), 5 years (Honda ZR-V).

Where each one leads

The GAC Aion V: more power (150kW against 131kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (427L against 380L) and the longer warranty (8 years against 5).

The Honda ZR-V: nothing in the figures we hold puts it ahead of the GAC Aion V.

The Verdict

GAC Aion V scores higher, 75 vs 74

The GAC Aion V scores 75 to the Honda ZR-V's 74 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: practicality (Honda ZR-V ahead by 11 points), safety (GAC Aion V ahead by 8 points), value (GAC Aion V ahead by 4 points). Boot space with the seats up: 427L in the GAC Aion V, 380L in the Honda ZR-V. Warranty: 8 years on the GAC Aion V, 5 on the Honda ZR-V.

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