GAC Group and Huawei have officially started series production of the Aistaland GT7, a premium electric shooting brake. The first production models exited the assembly line on June 22, 2026, just days before the scheduled retail launch on June 26, 2026, as confirmed by official company channels.
The GT7 is the first vehicle built on Huawei's new Chitu platform architecture, which integrates standard CATL battery packs across all powertrain variants. Pre-sales originally opened at the Greater Bay Area Auto Show with a starting price of 219,900 yuan (approximately $32,500 USD). The model line includes four variants: the base version at 219,900 yuan, the Ultra at 249,900 yuan ($36,910 USD), the Ultra Long Range at 279,900 yuan ($41,341 USD), and the flagship tri-motor all-wheel-drive edition at 309,900 yuan ($45,772 USD).
Powertrain and Performance
The electronic architecture is powered by Huawei's advanced ADS 5 intelligent driving system, which works alongside a next-generation dual-optical-path image-grade lidar array. These sensors monitor the vehicle's surroundings and feed data into the HarmonySpace digital cockpit. Mechanical features include a dual-chamber closed-air suspension system and continuously variable damping shocks. High-performance four-piston fixed calipers provide braking for the flagship variant. The tri-motor version accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.98 seconds and offers a maximum range of 900 km. These specifications position the GT7 as a direct competitor to premium electric vehicles like the Zeekr 001 in the shooting-brake segment.
Manufacturing Precision
GAC Group handles assembly at a flexible manufacturing plant capable of producing a finished vehicle every 53 seconds. The highly automated lines can accommodate more than 100,000 unique configurations and 20 exterior paint colors. A mixed-model production system ensures delivery within 14 days. The stamping section uses full-surface springback analysis, die surface compensation, and advanced mesh die forming. Automated welding stations employ real-time online monitoring to audit vehicle dimensions and gap tolerances. The painting process features a customized coating developed in partnership with BASF.
Market Reception and Strategy
Initial retail metrics indicate strong demand, with pre-orders surpassing 10,000 units within five hours of opening. This momentum contrasts with broader group performance data from the China EV DataTracker, which shows that domestic sales of the entry-level GAC Aion UT fell to 1,700 units in May 2026. The GT7 targets drivers seeking a blend of hardware performance and deep software optimization in the premium shooting-brake category.
