Not long ago, the compact car AION S MAX under the Ean brand was officially launched. The new car has been comprehensively upgraded based on the AION S Plus, not only lengthening the body and wheelbase, but also adopting the latest family design language. Objectively speaking, the AION S MAX faces tremendous competitive pressure, so in order to gain more market share, it is equally important to have a sincere price in addition to having excellent overall competitiveness.
The above manufacturer’s guide price only represents the price of November 7, 2023. Please refer to the official website for any changes. A total of 5 configurations of the 2024 AION S MAX are available, with a price range of 14.99-20.29 million yuan. The official stated that car buyers can enjoy a 2-year interest-free period, a maximum subsidy of 6000 yuan (850$), a maximum replacement subsidy of 6000 yuan (850$); free gift and installation of home charging piles; 8.8% discount on child-carrying/camping equipment and lifetime quality assurance for the three electric components, as well as a 4-year/150,000 km vehicle quality assurance and other related rights and interests. 1. Brief description of the model
In terms of appearance, the overall outline of the new car is basically the same as the current AION S Plus, with a simple and atmospheric visual effect and a strong sense of technology. AION S MAX adopts the “cutting into water” design language, with a split-type headlight on the front face, four light strips spreading from the center to the outside, and a closed grille and through-type air intake, which is sporty, fashionable, and highly recognizable. The side of the car is smooth and tension-filled, with hidden electric door handles, and a strong sense of unity in design. In the rear part of the car, the new car adopts the popular through-type taillights, with the addition of the “AION” lettering in the middle, creating a strong sense of hierarchy. In terms of size, the new car is 4863mm long, 1890mm wide, 1515mm high, and has a wheelbase of 2760mm. For a compact car, these parameters are indeed quite impressive.
The 2024 AION S MAX offers two tire sizes: 215/55 R17 and 235/45 R18. The design details may vary, but both are multi-spoke style, giving a dynamic and sporty look.
In terms of body color, the 2024 AION S MAX offers 7 color options. Among them, the Van Star Blue, Azure Green, and Ice Pink are stylish and vibrant colors, suitable for young consumers who pursue individuality. Of course, for a family car, holographic silver, high-speed silver, and polar white are also good choices for a mature and stable look.
In terms of interior design, the minimalist design is fresh and elegant, and the addition of the two interior color schemes of moon white and starry night black also provides different style choices. In terms of configuration, AION S MAX is equipped with a multifunctional steering wheel, a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument panel, and a 14.6-inch floating central control screen as standard, with a built-in Qualcomm Snapdragon 6125 chip. Based on Aiways’ self-developed ADiGO SPACE intelligent ecological cockpit, the new car further upgrades perception and interaction, making daily use simpler and more convenient. In addition, the practicality and intelligence performance of the ADiGO 4.5 system can also be satisfying.
In terms of power, the new car offers two configuration options. The permanent magnet/synchronous drive motor has a total power of 150kW and a total torque of 235N·m. The top-of-the-line model exclusively features an AC synchronous drive motor with a total power of 180kW and a total torque of 309N·m. In terms of batteries, the 2024 AION S MAX models all use “magazine battery” technology. The 70 model is equipped with lithium iron phosphate batteries, with a CLTC pure electric range of 510km; the 80 model is equipped with ternary lithium batteries, with a CLTC pure electric range of 610km.