Aion (GAC)
Aion S 埃安S
The Aion S (埃安S, Āi'ān S) is sold overseas as the Aion S / Aion ES.
Chinese name vs export names
| Market | Badge | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| China (domestic) | Aion S (埃安S · Āi'ān S) | Domestic name |
| Middle East, Latin America | Aion S | Export name |
| Southeast Asia, Hong Kong | Aion ES | Export name |
- sedan
- EV
- Aion (GAC)
Why the different names?
Chinese brands often sell one car under several badges: a Chinese name at home (埃安S, Āi'ān S) and one or more export names abroad. Renames happen to avoid trademark conflicts, to fit a global naming system, or because the domestic name does not translate well.
Sedan relettered to 'ES' in some SEA markets.
Markets
Local names and used-import rules for the Aion S in 2 markets:
Frequently asked questions
What is the Aion S called outside China?
The Aion S (埃安S, Āi'ān S) is sold overseas as the Aion S / Aion ES.
Is the Aion S the same car as the Aion S?
Yes. The Aion S and the Aion S (埃安S) are the same sedan built on the same platform — only the badge and market-specific trim differ.
What does 埃安S mean?
埃安S is read “Āi'ān S” in Mandarin. Sedan relettered to 'ES' in some SEA markets.
Why do Chinese cars have different names abroad?
Brands rename models for export when the domestic name is hard to pronounce, conflicts with a trademark, or fits a different global naming system (for example BYD's Atto/Seal/Dolphin ocean series or Geely's Atlas/Monjaro/Starray line).
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