GAC Expands Global Reach with the International Launch of the AION i60

GAC Expands Global Reach with AION i60

On November 7, 2026, the AION i60 officially launched in Indonesia, marking its first international appearance. This ambitious move reflects GAC's strategy to enhance its global competitiveness within the rapidly growing market for new energy vehicles (NEVs).

Having already established significant sales in China, with over 100,000 units sold, the AION i60 is poised to attract international customers by showcasing its robust specifications and quality standards, which GAC emphasizes throughout all phases of research and development and manufacturing. Masato Katsumata, GAC International’s Chief Technology Officer, elaborated on this philosophy during the launch event, stating, “Quality is the foundation of trust and must be embedded in every stage of vehicle development.” With over 30 years of engineering experience at Toyota, Katsumata brings a wealth of knowledge and a global engineering perspective to GAC's product development efforts.

GAC's commitment to quality spans the entire lifecycle of a vehicle—from R&D to manufacturing and even after-sales service. Leveraging a 22-year partnership with Toyota, GAC integrates key lean production principles from the Toyota Production System with its own manufacturing technologies and smart manufacturing innovations to develop GPS 3.0, the next iteration in GAC's production standardization efforts. By implementing GPS 3.0 across all its factories worldwide, GAC ensures uniform quality standards for its global market models.

In addition to its achievements in manufacturing, GAC is continually advancing its core technologies, encompassing intelligent systems and electrification. Innovations include the Quark Electric Drive, the Magazine Battery, and ADiMOTION. The AION i60 is built on the AION Electric Platform—a GAC-developed framework specifically designed for battery electric vehicles. This platform also serves as the basis for Toyota's bZ3X, exemplifying the technological prowess of GAC and highlighting how the collaboration fosters mutual growth amidst industry electrification.

GAC's global competitiveness has been bolstered through years of systematic skill enhancement, and the international launch of the AION i60 serves as a critical step towards translating these strengths into a worldwide competitive advantage. The true test lies in whether the quality of their vehicles meets the diverse demands of markets around the globe.

The AION i60's introduction in Indonesia stands as a significant milestone for GAC as it seeks to establish its presence in international automotive markets. Whether this model can significantly impact its global competitiveness will depend on its performance and acceptance among varied customer bases worldwide. For more information about GAC, visit https://www.gacgroup.com/en or follow them on social media to stay updated on their latest innovations and developments.