GAC Brands Shine in China's Automotive Resale Value Rankings for 2025

On January 27, 2025, the China Automobile Dealers Association alongside Jingzhengu released the highly anticipated 2025 China Automotive Resale Value Ranking Report. In a notable achievement for GAC Motor, the brand's vehicles earned impressive rankings, showcasing their strong market presence and commitment to quality. GAC's models AION and GS8 emerged top performers in their respective categories, underlining the brand’s reputation for excellence and enduring value.

The Importance of Resale Value

The automotive market in China has become increasingly competitive, leading to a heightened focus on resale value as a key indicator of a vehicle's long-term worth and reliability. Every year, the China Automobile Dealers Association collaborates with Jingzhengu to compile this report, now refined to feature a more detailed assessment methodology. This enhances its objective of making resale value a shared understanding among manufacturers, dealers, consumers, and policymakers. Understanding this metric is crucial, as it doesn’t just highlight a vehicle's retained worth—it also significantly influences consumer purchasing behaviors.

GAC’s Leading Performance

GAC achieved remarkable success, standing out from other domestic brands by leading the pack in three-year resale value. The MPV segment saw models like the M8 and M6 take prime positions, with the M8 securing the top spot among Chinese MPVs for resale value over three years. Additionally, the plug-in hybrids E8 and E9 dominated the one-year resale report, reflecting GAC's expertise in the MPV market.

In the SUV category, the GS8 made its mark by ranking first among Chinese mid-size SUVs for three-year resale value, while the GS3 EMZOOM ranked third in the compact SUV category. Other models like the EMPOW and GA6 also performed well, securing third and fourth places respectively in the compact and mid-size sedan categories. These results highlight GAC's strategic approach to meeting diverse consumer preferences while ensuring robust performance across various segments.

AION’s Continued Legacy

The AION brand demonstrated significant competence in maintaining high residual values as well. The AION RT ranked second in one-year resale value among pure electric compact cars, while the AION Y held the third spot for three-year resale value in the pure electric compact SUV category. AION's commitment to quality is further backed by its NEV operations, operating the world’s only “Lighthouse Factory,” which focuses on excellence with a pledge of zero defects and faults. In 2025, AION not only secured the top ranking for new energy vehicle quality for the third consecutive year but also maintained an impressive reputation for resale value and customer satisfaction.

Future Outlook for GAC

These outstanding achievements are a testament to GAC's manufacturing prowess and dedication to quality, confirmed by the positive market reception. Looking ahead, GAC plans to continue leveraging advanced technology and a customer-centric strategy to improve competitiveness further. With a goal of delivering higher-value mobility solutions, GAC is set to drive forward the high-quality development of China's automotive landscape. The company's progress serves as an inspiration to other players in the market and reaffirms its commitment to excellence.

In summary, as GAC brands continue to lead in China’s automotive resale value rankings, consumers can expect not only vehicles designed with quality at their core but also models that hold their value in this rapidly evolving market.