GAC City Run Concept
At the 2024 Milan Design Week, GAC Group unveiled innovative Car Culture series 3.0, CITY CARS, alongside the introduction of their new brand slogan, “GAC Love Design.” This series, born from a profound passion for aesthetic and functional harmony, began with Car Culture Series 1.0 during the opening of GAC R&D Center Europe in 2022, followed by Series 2.0 at the 2023 Milan Design Week. For 2024, Series 3.0 debuts CITY CARS, a trio of vehicles meticulously engineered to cater to the complex demands of urban environments in Milan and Guangzhou, embodying GAC’s love and passion for transformative design.
City Pod: The Quintessential Milanese Commuter
Echoing the dynamic pulse of Milan’s streets, the City Pod draws inspiration from the iconic 1950s Isetta, representing a seamless blend of timeless charm and modern functionality- a true testament to GAC’s passion for revitalizing classic designs with contemporary needs. This vehicle is designed for the fast-paced, stylish Milanese lifestyle, featuring a panoramic glass shell for 360 Vision. This innovative design covers a self-supporting chassis integrating interior components, batteries, and powertrain, which not only eliminates blind spots but also enhances the interior’s luminosity. The Integrated Luggage system exemplifies smart design, maximizing space without compromising the sleek interior aesthetics.
City Box: A Robust Solution for Urban Delivery
Reinterpreting robust, utilitarian spirit of the Italian Piaggio Ape, the City Box is tailored for modern city logistics. Its design is a celebration of GAC’s commitment to durable, yet aesthetically pleasing urban transport solutions. It’s perfect for maneuvering through the narrow passageways of Milan and Guangzhou, equipped with an adaptive ‘backpack-type’ boot that adjusts cargo space to fit various load sizes, thereby boosting operational efficiency. The Plug and Drive System enhances the vehicle’s adaptability, meeting a wide range of urban delivery needs with assured versatility and practicality.
City Run: A Compact, Trend-Setting Coupe
Aimed at the young and trendy Chinese, the City Run fuses the compactness of a hatchback with the assertive stance of a coupe. This design innovation is driven by GAC’s desire to meld performance with panache, catering to the cosmopolitan spirit. The two-seater is distinguished by its Transparent Display Concept that merges traditional heads-up display data with touchscreen functionality across the dashboard, fostering an augmented reality driving experience. Furthermore, the innovative Air Seats significantly reduce the vehicle’s weight, a bold move that enhances both space and driving dynamics, reflecting GAC’s passion for cutting-edge, user-centric design.
Innovative Features Across CITY CARS
Each model within the CITY CARS lineup is equipped with a modular electric powertrain that consolidates batteries and drive components into a single, interchangeable unit. This sophisticated system enables swift powertrain replacements, minimizing maintenance downtime while maximizing efficiency and performance, thus promoting sustainable urban mobility. This integration underscores GAC’s dedication to innovation-driven mobility solutions that respect both the environment and the needs of modern urban dwellers.
GAC’s Car Culture Series 3.0 with CITY CARS represents a significant advancement in urban vehicle design. By seamlessly integrating aesthetic elegance with practical innovations, and tailoring each model to resonate with the distinct urban vibes of Milan and Guangzhou, GAC reaffirms its commitment to revolutionizing urban mobility with thoughtful design and cutting-edge technology. This series not only exemplifies GAC’s dedication to design excellence but also reflects its passion for crafting vehicles that inspire and enhance the lives of people around the globe.
