Charlize Theron is not usually my first thought when I contemplate a new car. But in 2005, the Hollywood actress played sci-fi superhero Aeon Flux in a skin-tight body suit.
So when the Chinese car firm Aion – albeit with an ‘i’ – launched in the UK recently, I struggled to ignore the soundalike connection.
To satisfy my curiosity, I’ve just driven its futuristic all-electric car, the Aion V. It’s an exceptionally well-stocked and practical five-seat family SUV, with wide-opening doors and some surprising quirks.
Prices start from £36,450 and it comes with a long eight-year warranty, but mine added a Premium Pack
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