At this year's Beijing Auto Show, if we're talking about which booth young people couldn't tear themselves away from, GAC Aion definitely counts as one. Not because it invited some huge celebrity, but because this all-new model before our eyes—the Aion N60—practically writes the word "sincerity" across its face. While other brands are still using "futuristic smart driving" as a gimmick and treating LiDAR as an exclusive top-trim feature, the Aion N60 just flipped the table: LiDAR + 4D millimeter-wave radar standard across the entire lineup, with pre-sale pricing starting at just 115,800 yuan. This new species called the "smart and beautiful urban SUV"—what exactly is its magic? Let's walk around the display car and take a closer look.

Master-designed, the exterior isn't just good-looking—it's healing

To be honest, the first time you see the Aion N60, it's hard to associate it with the "120,000-yuan class." The man behind the design is none other than former BMW i8 designer Ye Binhuan. He didn't go for a flashy, aggressive route, but instead drew inspiration from the rhythm of urban life. Look at this pair of "Quantum Star Ring" headlights—a 3,600mm seamless halo front and rear. When lit, it's not a harsh display of technical showmanship, but a soft glow that diffuses relaxingly in the night, and a casual snapshot looks like a fashion editorial.

The side is called "Flowing Light at the Wave Crest," with surfaces like water brushed by wind—gentle yet rhythmic. The most brilliant touch is the starry floating roof, paired with a 2.38㎡ panoramic glass roof, bringing blue skies, white clouds, even starlight overhead directly into the cabin. The Sky Blue display car on site has paint up to 20μ thick, and the reflected venue lights are perfectly undistorted—like a moving still frame. Beside it are Star Ring Silver, Soft Gold, and other healing colors—seven in total. Anyway, I stood there for ten minutes and already heard several young people say, "I want every color."

Open the door—are this space and comfort for real?

Sitting inside, the wraparound cockpit immediately gives a relaxed "coming home" feeling. Minimalist design plus the Soft Light Dancing White interior color scheme is visually very stress-relieving. But what really made my jaw drop is its space magic. The car is 4,615mm long with a 2,775mm wheelbase—what does a 75.3% space utilization rate mean? At 1.8 meters tall, sitting in the rear, I had enough legroom and headroom to cross my legs comfortably. And the rear backrest can be infinitely adjusted between 117° and 137°—137° is 3° more than a Maybach. Half-reclining while scrolling on your phone for half an hour is like having a Cheers sofa installed in the car.

Even more exaggerated is the front row. After activating the front passenger zero-gravity seat with one touch, your knees are higher than your heart, and you feel like you're floating on a cloud—isn't that bringing high-end MPV luxury down to an SUV? The driver and front passenger seats also come standard with suction ventilation, heating, massage, and memory. I tried that 8-point massage on site—it covers shoulders, back, and waist, with three adjustable intensity levels. Getting a massage on your commute—just think about how luxurious that is. By the way, the rear door opens at nearly 90°, and the sill is only 410mm off the ground. A staff member joked that "even a short-legged corgi can get in and out by itself." It's a meme, but anyone with elderly family members or kids knows how friendly this is. The class-leading panoramic glass roof overhead comes with an electric sunshade, blocking 99.9% of UV rays. No worries about sun during the day, and open it at night to stargaze—romance and practicality finally stop fighting each other.

35 magical storage spots cured my storage OCD

To be honest, I've seen too many cars that only focus on making space big while neglecting storage for everyday small items. The Aion N60 really put effort into storage details this time. There are 35 storage designs throughout the car, and every single one has clever thinking behind it. What caught my eye most is the drainable fresh umbrella slot in the front row—that's right, the umbrella has its own dedicated seat, with a drainage channel underneath. A wet umbrella won't soak the floor—wet and dry separation done perfectly.

The glovebox has a 12L capacity—fitting a 13-inch laptop is no problem at all. Inside there's also a flip-down hook that hides when not in use and pulls out to hang breakfast, milk tea, or a small bag—anyone who's experienced the joy of free hands knows it. There's also an overhead glasses case, triangular window slots, and other spots that are usually overlooked—all thoughtfully arranged.

The trunk is 447L normally—stuffing in 4 24-inch suitcases plus 2 carry-on bags is more than enough. Under the floor there's also a hidden 69L space—great for a first-aid kit or secret savings. Fold the rear seats down and it expands directly to 1,947L, instantly becoming a mobile bedroom or fishing cabin. Young people going out on weekends can do whatever they want.

LiDAR standard across the lineup—smart driving brings dimensional strike

Although a static review means we can't drive it, just looking at the hardware tells you how fierce this car's smart driving is. The LiDAR above the front windshield is prominently visible, plus 4D millimeter-wave radar, high-precision cameras, and a total of 27 perception components around the vehicle—forming a luxury lineup never seen at this price point. More critically, its smart driving system uses a one-stage end-to-end large model from the same source as WeRide's L4.

Simply put, it's injecting the experience of Robotaxis running 40 million kilometers and over 1 billion complex scenarios directly into this 120,000-yuan-class family car. On-site materials show that in the devilish test known as the "smart driving Nürburgring," the Aion N60 was the only one among 80-plus models priced from 100,000 to 1 million yuan to achieve zero takeovers throughout. Sudden pedestrian appearances, narrow-road oncoming traffic, unprotected turns, even mixed pedestrian-vehicle traffic in urban villages—it handles them all as calmly as a veteran driver. And it works in all scenarios: at night, in strong backlight, and can activate with no car at the roadside. In December, there will also be an OTA for door-to-door parking.

By the way, its sentry mode uses only one kilowatt-hour per night—45% more efficient than the Xiaomi SU7. That's the kind of guardian you can use with peace of mind. It's worth mentioning that it carries the Qualcomm Snapdragon SA8650 chip, with 200 TOPS of computing power yet delivering a 2,000 TOPS experience—the algorithmic optimization prowess is evident.

Smart cockpit: big screen, phone-car connectivity, cloud space—nothing missing

Open the door and sit in the driver's seat—that 15.6-inch 2.5K HD screen is very eye-catching, with clarity 40% better than traditional 1080P. The anti-fingerprint coating means no matter how much you poke the screen, no greasy smudges are left. The infotainment runs the all-new ADiGO 6.0 smart cockpit. What I like most is its phone-car connectivity—whether you're on Apple or Android, get in and it connects wirelessly and seamlessly. The car screen instantly becomes a big tablet—navigation, music, calls, all without the distraction of reaching for your phone. There's also a feature called "Huawei Nebula Space" that's quite interesting—unlimited cloud storage and unlimited computing power. You could install 20,000 apps if you wanted, completely without occupying the car's memory or computing power—silky smooth, no lag. Just think: next time you're waiting for someone, binge-watching shows, karaoke, even cloud gaming in the car—this car is your mobile entertainment hall.

The safety you can't see is the greatest luxury

Finally, let's talk about the hardcore safety you normally can't see but that can save your life in a critical moment. The Aion N60's body uses 66% high-strength steel, and the occupant cabin's core frame is 100% made of 1,500 MPa submarine-grade hot-formed steel. This strength level is used on underwater submarines; using it in a car is to preserve survival space in extreme crashes. The airbag system is also extreme: side airbags reach 19L in volume, noticeably larger than the 13-15L of competitors, protecting shoulders, chest, abdomen, and hips simultaneously; side curtains are 36L with 6 seconds of pressure retention, protecting not just adults but also rear-seat children. Even more impressive is the standard rollover airbag protection across the lineup—if the vehicle rolls over, the airbag can deploy within 0.1 seconds, reducing injury by 70%. Plus ESA emergency steering assist—when AEB can't brake in time, the system automatically steers to avoid the obstacle. These features won't be used normally, but using them once is a lifetime matter.

Hardcore powertrain—world's first amorphous alloy electric drive

Finally, a quick rundown of the powertrain. The Aion N60 is the world's first mass-production car equipped with an amorphous alloy electric drive. Amorphous material is known as "hand-tearable steel," only one-fifth the thickness of a human hair, previously used in aerospace and military fields. GAC exclusively mastered the mass-production process, and this technology has been listed in China's "Catalogue of Technologies Prohibited or Restricted from Export." The result: motor efficiency up to 99%, vehicle energy consumption just 11.7 kWh per 100 kilometers—lower than Tesla Model Y. Combined with silicon carbide electronic control, one kilowatt-hour can go one kilometer further. Meanwhile, the Magazine Battery 2.0 has run over 110 billion kilometers with zero spontaneous combustion, and passed a gunshot test—yes, actual gunshots—only smoking, not catching fire. Based on this confidence, Aion dares to offer the industry's only "burn one, compensate three" and "three responsibilities" commitments—that's the greatest accountability to consumers.

Car review summary

After a full round of static experience, my biggest takeaway is: the Aion N60 isn't stacking features—it's using extreme product thinking to reshape the value standard of the 120,000-yuan-class SUV. LiDAR smart driving standard across the lineup, zero-gravity seats standard across the lineup, five-link rear suspension standard across the lineup, amorphous electric drive standard across the lineup... Things others sell as flagship highlights, it makes standard. The three versions differ only in range (410km/510km/610km), with pre-sale prices from 115,800 to 135,800 yuan. Plus six perks including 599 yuan offsetting 2,000 yuan, a free charging station, upgraded audio, and a surround sound kit—young people's first good smart-driving car may really no longer require agonizing. I suggest you go to the auto show and sit in it yourself. I believe you'll say the same thing I did: Aion, you're not just competing—you're flipping the table.