The Aistaland GT7 is an upcoming battery electric and range-extended shooting brake to be produced by GAC Motor under its Aistaland marque. It is the first model under the Aistaland marque that is co-owned by the GAC Group and Huawei.
Overview
History
The Aistaland marque was launched on September 19, 2025, and marks GAC's intensified efforts in China's EV market.[1] The Aistaland marque is the first brand of Huawei Qiankun that is not part of Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance. Its CEO was selected to be former GAC executive Liu Jiaming on September 25 of that year.[2] On January 30, 2026, the first photos of the GT7 were revealed. It is scheduled to be publicly unveiled at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show on April 24, 2026.[3] Its name was revealed on March 8, 2026, as the Qijing GT7 and will debut on the 17th of said month.[4] The GT7 was officially unveiled on March 17, 2026, alongside the English name of the marque, Aistaland, which is derived from the phrase "AI Start New Land" according to the brand.[5] Blind orders opened on the same day.[6] Sales will begin in June 2026.[7]
Design
It uses a sloped bonnet line and a large active air intake on the front grille. Streamlined semi-hidden door handles are also part of the design.[8] The B-pillar extends to the rear. A full-width light bar is used at the back.[9] Slim, elongated headlights are utilized at the front end. The front fascia also uses a closed design.[10] The design language of the GT7 uses light as a main focus.[11]
Features
The GT7 will use an 896-line LiDAR sensor and will also adopt Huawei's XMC Smart Chassis that can allow smooth braking without veering after activating the dynamic steering assist.[12] Ten-spoke 20-inch rims are utilized alongside conventional side mirrors.[8] The GT7 uses Huawei's HarmonyOS system for the infotainment and the company's xPixel intelligent headlight system.[6]
Powertrain
It is confirmed that the GT7 will be offered in both battery electric and range-extended form.[7] The GT7 uses a tri-motor, all-wheel-drive layout.[12] A custom version of CATL's Qilin nickel manganese cobalt battery will be equipped on the GT7, with the range and battery size yet to be revealed.[5]
References
- Phate Zhang. Huawei, GAC launch new brand to target premium EV market CnEVPost, September 19, 2025^
- Andrew Raspopov. GAC & Huawei’s latest sub-brand teases its first car Formacar, October 18, 2025^
- Andrew Raspopov. The first Qijing takes shape as a sporty-looking wagon Formacar, January 30, 2026^
- Lei Kang. Huawei-backed Qijing names 1st EV GT7 ahead of Mar 17 debut CnEVPost, March 8, 2026^
- Phate Zhang. Huawei-backed Qijing gets English name Aistaland, debuts 1st model GT7 CnEVPost, March 17, 2026^
- Adrian Leung. Huawei & GAC ignite Aistaland GT7: shooting brake debuts with blind orders, rivals Zeekr 001 CarNewsChina, March 17, 2026^
- 广汽与华为联合打造 启境猎装轿跑定名“启境GT7” Autohome, March 9, 2026^
- Denis Bobylev. First car from Huawei & GAC revealed as sporty wagon with L3 ADAS CarNewsChina, December 24, 2025^
- Qijing releases a Teaser Image for Its New Shooting brake coupe with First Launch Scheduled in April BitAuto Fiji, information originally from AutoRadar, January 30, 2026^
- GAC, Huawei-backed Qijing unveils first model GT7 ahead of March debut Gasgoo, March 9, 2026^
- 启境GT7携三大百万级实力登场 猎装车开启智能时代新征程 Sohu.com, March 9, 2026^
- 启境GT7正式命名 3月17日发布 Autohome, March 9, 2026^