Suzuki e Vitara vs GAC Aion V

The Suzuki e Vitara starts from $42,700 before on-road costs, while the GAC Aion V opens at $42,590. That makes the GAC Aion V the more affordable entry point by $110.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $46,970 and $46,849 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

The GAC Aion V holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Suzuki e Vitara. Adult occupant protection scored 77% for the Suzuki e Vitara and 88% for the GAC Aion V.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The GAC Aion V packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 0 in the Suzuki e Vitara.

Both include the essentials: a reversing camera. The GAC Aion V adds a 360-degree camera that the Suzuki e Vitara misses.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GAC Aion V counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and V2L that the Suzuki e Vitara does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Suzuki e Vitara uses a Electric Motor producing 106kW and 193Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 seconds.

The GAC Aion V responds with a Electric making 150kW and 210Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The GAC Aion V has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 106kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 49kWh (Suzuki e Vitara) vs 75.3kWh (GAC Aion V), giving WLTP ranges of 344km and 510km. DC fast charging peaks at 129kW (Suzuki e Vitara) vs 180kW (GAC Aion V).

The Suzuki e Vitara measures 4,275mm long on a 2,700mm wheelbase, 330mm shorter than the GAC Aion V at 4,605mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GAC Aion V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 306L in the Suzuki e Vitara and 427L in the GAC Aion V, giving the GAC Aion V a 121L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Suzuki e Vitara) vs 8 years / 150,000km (GAC Aion V). The GAC Aion V has longer coverage.