GAC Aion V vs Toyota C-HR

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the GAC Aion V at 5 stars (2025) and the Toyota C-HR at 5 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2024). 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 85% for the Toyota C-HR, 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 5 on the Toyota C-HR.

Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the GAC Aion V and 10 in the Toyota C-HR.

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 Toyota C-HR gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GAC Aion V stands out with Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota C-HR. The Toyota C-HR 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 V gets pvc upholstery while the Toyota C-HR offers cloth.

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 Toyota C-HR responds with a Petrol making 103kW and 142Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The GAC Aion V has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 103kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the GAC Aion V is 1.2s quicker. 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, 243mm longer than the Toyota C-HR at 4,362mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GAC Aion V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 427L in the GAC Aion V and 388L in the Toyota C-HR, giving the GAC Aion V a 39L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Toyota C-HR'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 Toyota C-HR about $1,140 a year (4 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 8 years / Unlimited (GAC Aion V) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota C-HR).

Where each one leads

The GAC Aion V: the lower starting price ($42,590 against $46,940), more power (150kW against 103kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (427L against 388L) and the longer warranty (8 years against 5).

The Toyota C-HR: nothing in the figures we hold puts it ahead of the GAC Aion V.

The Verdict

Toyota C-HR scores higher, 80 vs 75

The Toyota C-HR scores 80 to the GAC Aion V's 75 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 8 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (GAC Aion V ahead by 13 points), reliability (Toyota C-HR ahead by 7 points). Boot space with the seats up: 427L in the GAC Aion V, 388L in the Toyota C-HR. Warranty: 8 years on the GAC Aion V, 5 on the Toyota C-HR.

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