In Pictures: Xpeng X9 and GAC Aion UT earn 5-star ANCAP ratings under stricter 2026 safety test

The Xpeng X9 and GAC Aion UT were assessed under ANCAP's tougher 2026 protocols, which demand more rigorous crash and active safety performance.

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Both Chinese EVs earned five-star ratings, strengthening their safety credentials in the competitive Australian market.

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The Aion UT is a compact electric hatch now on sale in Australia, joining a growing field of affordable Chinese EVs.

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Stricter 2026 ANCAP criteria place greater emphasis on vulnerable road user protection and advanced driver assistance systems.

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The X9 people mover is Xpeng's flagship family vehicle, now carrying a five-star safety endorsement for Australian buyers.

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Five-star ANCAP results under the 2026 standard signal that Chinese automakers are meeting Australia's most demanding safety requirements yet.

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Both vehicles scored well across crash protection, pedestrian safety and active collision avoidance tests.

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The ratings arrive as more Chinese EVs enter Australia, intensifying competition in the electric vehicle segment.

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ANCAP's 2026 standard is its most stringent to date, raising the bar for all new vehicles sold in Australia.

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