GAC PH to highlight AION UT, AION V, E8 HEV, GS4 MAX HEV at 2026 Auto Focus Pre-Christmas Test Drive Festival

MANILA: GAC Philippines will showcase its new energy vehicle lineup at the 2026 Auto Focus Pre-Christmas Test Drive Festival.

From November 12 to 15, the brand’s local distributor will highlight the models that have contributed to its growth this year at the event, which will take place at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds.

The following nameplates will be available for test drives:

• AION UT
• AION V
• E8 HEV
• GS4 MAX HEV

According to GAC Philippines, the aforementioned lineup highlights the “brand's versatile push into sustainable performance across different lifestyles.”

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“The stylish AION UT electric hatchback brings smart, zero-emissions efficiency for daily urban commutes, while the AION V mid-size electric SUV utilizes GAC’s ultra-safe Magazine Battery 2.0 to deliver over 600 km of range alongside 20-minute fast-charging capabilities. For families, the E8 HEV multi-purpose vehicle blends flexible multi-seater comfort with advanced parallel hybrid power, accompanied by the GS4 MAX HEV, a sharp compact hybrid SUV engineered for high fuel economy, dynamic driving, and practical daily utility,” the company explained.

Aside from test drives, the GAC Philippines booth will also offer exclusive event-only financing packages and special seasonal pricing across its entire vehicle lineup.

Buyers of the AION UT or AION V will receive a complimentary seven-kilowatt wall charger, along with a free two-year preventive maintenance service (PMS) program.

The complete breakdown of discounted retail prices and promotional offers across the GAC Philippines lineup is as follows:

Model	Variant	Standard retail price	Special offer discount	Discounted package
Aion UT	Elite	P1.068 million	P70,000	P998,000 free two-year PMS and wall charger
Aion V	Elite	P1.498 million	P80,000	P1.418 million Free two-year PMS and wall charger
	Premium	P1.698 million	P100,000	P1.598 million Free two-year PMS and wall charger
GS4 MAX	HEV	P1.298 million	P80,000	P1.218 million
E8 HEV	GL	₱1.858 million	P80,000	P1.778 million
	GX	₱1.998 million	P80,000	P1.918 million
GN6	ICE	₱1.298 million	P100,000	P1.198 million
GN8 PHEV Executive	PHEV	₱3.488 million	P150,000	P3.338 million
GS8 HEV	HEV	₱2.488 million	P150,000	P2.338 million
Emkoo	HEV	P1.48 million	P100,000	P1.38 million
Emzoom	GB	P1,039,900	P100,000	P939,900
	R-Style	P1,139,900	P100,000	P1,039,900
Hyptec HT	Premium	P2.26 million	P100,000	P2.16 million
	Ultra	P2.58 million	P100,000	P2.48 million

“On behalf of GAC Philippines, I extend our warmest congratulations to the Auto Focus team for organizing this year’s Pre-Christmas Test Drive Festival. To cap off 2026 on a high note, we are proud to feature our expanding lineup of new energy vehicles, the AION UT, AION V, E8 HEV, and GS4 MAX HEV, which have all received a warm reception from local drivers,” GAC Philippines President Calvin Cheng was quoted as saying.

“Our goal at this festival is to share these innovations even further, empowering modern, sustainable mobility for more Filipino families while offering exclusive event offers as we close out a remarkable year of growth,” he added.

GAC takes pride in its manufacturing expertise, shaped by over two decades of collaboration with Toyota and Honda, as well as its growing strength in electrification and intelligent mobility.

In the Philippines, GAC supports its customers through a nationwide network of 33 dealerships, a dedicated parts warehouse, two years of free roadside assistance, and tailored warranty coverage.

Its internal combustion engine-powered offerings come with a five-year or 150,000-kilometer (km) warranty, whichever comes first. Its fully electric vehicles are covered by an eight-year or 160,000-km basic warranty, along with an eight-year or 200,000-km warranty for the traction battery and electric drive system.

Lastly, its hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles come with a five-year or 150,000-km basic warranty, complemented by an eight-year or 150,000-km warranty covering the power battery, driving motor, and motor control unit.

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