GAC Hyptec S600 Revealed: New Coupe SUV with PHEV and Pure Electric Options

Chinese automaker GAC has pulled the covers off its latest premium model — the Hyptec S600, a sleek coupe-style crossover set to debut at the upcoming Beijing Auto Show. Offered as both a plug-in hybrid and a pure electric vehicle, the S600 promises up to 800 km of range, advanced autonomous driving tech, and a striking new design language.

GAC’s newest Hyptec model breaks cover ahead of its Beijing motor show appearance, showing off a rounded silhouette and a distinctive split-lamp face.

From Hyper to Hyptec: The Brand Behind the S600

Two years ago, GAC spun off its electrified Hyper lineup into a standalone premium sub-brand. In late 2024, Hyper was rebranded as Hyptec, and the portfolio has grown quickly since:

Hyptec SSR — the brand’s flagship hypercar
Hyptec HL — a full-size luxury SUV
Hyptec A800 — a large luxury sedan launched in November
Hyptec S600 — the newly revealed coupe-crossover

The S600 slots into this lineup as a stylish, tech-forward alternative aimed at buyers who want SUV practicality with coupe-like flair.

Slotting in between the SSR halo car and the HL family SUV, the S600 rounds out a four-model range that didn’t exist two years ago.

Hyptec S600 Exterior Design: Sleek, Modern, and Aerodynamic

The Hyptec S600 debuts a refreshed design language for the brand, built around flowing body lines and a two-tier front lighting signature. Between the main headlight clusters sits a decorative trim panel, while the functional air intake has been moved down into the bumper and features active aero shutters for improved efficiency.

The sloping coupe roofline visually disguises the S600’s sizable footprint.

Key exterior dimensions

Length: 5,015 mm
Width: 1,933 mm
Height: 1,700 mm
Wheelbase: 2,936 mm

Standout exterior details

Flush, retractable door handles
Full-width LED light bar at the rear with 836 individual LEDs capable of displaying animated graphics
Two-tone alloy wheels wrapped in 245/50 R20 tires
LiDAR sensor mounted above the windshield plus perimeter cameras

Around the back, a single horizontal lamp spanning the tailgate can switch between patterns, messages, and animations depending on the driving mode.

Interior: Panoramic Views and a Minimalist Cabin

While GAC has yet to release full interior images, early details confirm that the Hyptec S600 will feature:

Five-seat layout
A near-full-length panoramic glass roof
A three-spoke steering wheel
A compact digital instrument cluster paired with a large central infotainment touchscreen

The cabin appears to follow the minimalist, tech-heavy approach that’s becoming standard on China’s premium EVs.

Hidden exterior hardware and camera-pod mirrors help trim drag — small details that matter when you’re chasing an 800 km range figure.

Advanced Autonomous Driving Tech

Thanks to the roof-mounted LiDAR and a full suite of exterior cameras, the Hyptec S600 is expected to offer an advanced driver assistance system with higher-level autonomous driving capabilities — putting it in line with rivals like the NIO and Li Auto flagships.

A prominent sensor pod on the roof signals that the S600 will carry one of GAC’s most capable driver-assist setups to date.

Powertrain Options: PHEV or Pure EV

Buyers will be able to choose between a plug-in hybrid and two pure-electric configurations.

Plug-in hybrid (PHEV)

Engine: 1.5-liter turbocharged petrol, 160 hp
Battery: 36.03 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP)
Electric-only range: up to 180 km
Top speed: 190 km/h
Kerb weight: 2,350 kg
Electric motor output not yet disclosed

Pure electric (LFP battery)

Motor output: 340 hp (single motor)
Top speed: 183 km/h
Range: up to 660 km
Kerb weight: 2,250 kg

Pure electric (NMC battery)

Motor output: 340 hp (single motor)
Top speed: 190 km/h
Range: up to 800 km
Kerb weight: 2,240 kg

Battery capacities for the EV variants haven’t been announced yet, but the NMC option is clearly the long-distance flagship of the trio.

Chinese customers will get their first look at trim levels and sticker prices once the car rolls onto the stand in Beijing.

Hyptec S600 Release Date and Price

The Hyptec S600 will make its official debut at the Beijing Auto Show, where GAC is also expected to confirm:

Full pricing for the Chinese market
Exact battery capacities for the EV variants
Official start-of-sales date

Whether picked as a plug-in hybrid or a battery-only model, the S600 gives Hyptec a genuinely eye-catching entry in China’s crowded premium crossover class.

Final Thoughts

With its striking coupe silhouette, sub-2.4-tonne curb weight, up to 800 km of range, and LiDAR-backed self-driving tech, the Hyptec S600 looks like a serious contender in China’s fiercely competitive premium electric SUV segment. If pricing is aggressive, GAC’s Hyptec brand could quickly move from “new name” to “name to watch” — and the S600 might be the model that makes that happen.

Photo: Alexey Byrkov
This is a translation. You can read the original article here: Концерн GAC показал купеобразный кроссовер Hyptec S600

By Sofia Laurent

Published April 24, 2026 • 4m to read