The All‑New AION V Is Surprisingly Good: Here’s What No One Expected

Today on Buckle Up, Jasper takes a detailed look at the all‑new AION V to answer two big questions: what is it and should you buy one. This review covers styling, interior quality, tech, rear‑seat comfort, boot practicality, charging performance, range, chassis tuning, ADAS behaviour, and how it compares with established rivals in the UK market. The AION V arrives as a brand‑new entry into the UK EV market, backed by GAC and positioned as a practical, spacious and well‑equipped mid‑size crossover. Jasper explores how the bold front styling contrasts with the simpler rear, how the cabin materials and design feel far more premium than expected, and why the rear seats are among the most spacious in the class. He also digs into the huge boot, the clever freezer/fridge console, the premium pack upgrades, and the unusual “Hello Baby” voice assistant. On the road, Jasper evaluates the 204 PS motor, real‑world range, charging performance, ride comfort, steering feel and how the chassis copes with UK roads. He also breaks down the ADAS quirks, including the overly sensitive driver attention system. If you want an EV that is roomy, comfortable, well equipped and surprisingly good to drive, this review will help you decide whether the AION V deserves a place on your shortlist. 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. https://lickd.co Brutal Savage by Bob Bradley, https://t.lickd.co/l/oMkeoDKG7y9 ----------------------------------- BUY OUR MERCH: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/buckle... ----------------------------------- Join Channel Memberships: @buckleupshow ----------------------------------- Follow us on Social Media! Facebook: Facebook: Buckle.Up.Official.Productions Threads: https://www.threads.net/@buckleup_show X: https://x.com/BuckleUp_Show Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/buckleupshow... Instagram: Instagram: buckleup_show Reddit: Reddit: buckleup_show TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRy9erBk/ --------------------------------- Visit Our Website: https://buckleup-show.com/ --------------------------------- Follow the lads on Instagram Rob - Instagram: the_rob_wilson_ Harry - Instagram: mccrazyfish Jasper - Instagram: jbrucewright --------------------------------- #BuckleUp #automotive #carreview --------------------------------- Buckle Up is a channel that is only interested in one thing – cars! We upload a myriad of different content including car review videos, car challenge videos, car news videos and much, much more! Our videos are made in a similar style to that of Top Gear, Fifth Gear, Car Throttle, Doug DeMuro, carwow, Carfection, The Grand Tour, MotorTrend and many more. We would all thoroughly recommend their channels, so why not go and check them out. 0:00 Meet the AION V 0:38 AION Who? 1:15 Front End With Attitude 2:23 Charging Stats That Actually Impress 2:55 19‑Inch Wheels, Meh Tyres 3:54 The Silly Door Handles 5:10 Premium‑Looking Rear Lights 6:29 Boot Space That Delivers 7:36 The Parcel Shelf Disaster 8:59 Rear Doors That Open Like a Van 9:24 Rear Legroom for Days 10:42 Bentley‑Inspired Tray Table 13:26 Front Cabin: Surprisingly Lovely 15:20 The Bonkers Freezer Console 16:56 The Giant Infotainment Screen 17:38 “Hello Baby” Voice Assistant Chaos 19:04 The Quietest Indicators Ever 20:57 Let’s Drive 21:28 Powertrain: Better Than Expected 22:30 Chassis Surprises 24:08 ADAS: The Good Bits 24:32 ADAS: The Bad Bits 25:30 Final Verdict: Should You Buy One?