Huawei and Seres’ joint venture, Aito, has thrown down the gauntlet in the luxury SUV market with the introduction of the Huawei Aito M9.
Forget counting cupholders; this six-seater electric monster has more screens than most Hollywood premieres! Yes, the Aito M9 is more than simply a car; it’s a mobile multimedia fortress.
Powertrain options include a full-fledged electric fury with dual motors producing 523 horsepower and a 97.7 kWh battery for a 630km range, or a range-extender hybrid that combines a 1.5-liter turbocharged generator with its electric counterparts to cover 1,402km on a full tank and charge. So, whether it’s city sprints or cross-country odysseys, the Aito M9 is ready for everything.
Visually, the M9 cuts a contemporary figure, with headlights that mirror the futuristic swagger of Huawei’s Luxury S7 sedan. However, they are not your average headlights. They turn any flat surface into a 100-inch theater screen with a built-in projector. Open-air karaoke or spontaneous drive-in movies? Buckle up; entertainment awaits.
Inside, the interior is a masterclass in tech-infused luxury, reminiscent of the Mercedes hyperscreen concept. A panoramic dashboard houses a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 15.6-inch center infotainment screen, and a massive 16-inch passenger screen all within one continuous glass panel. And that’s not all: a 75-inch head-up display keeps the driver informed, while back passengers get their own tablets powered by Huawei’s HarmonyOS 4. To round off the immersive experience, a 25-speaker, 2,080-watt audio system with noise cancellation keeps your music crystal clear.
The six-seat configuration is anything but static. Electrically adjustable seats may transform into a comfortable double bed position, ideal for making the most of long road journeys.
The Aito M9 is somewhat bigger than the BMW X7, measuring 5,230mm long, 1,999mm wide, and 1,800mm height, with a 3,110mm wheelbase. Aerodynamics have not been overlooked, either, with a drag coefficient of 0.264 Cd ensuring smooth sailing in the wind.
The Aito M9, built by Seres and including Huawei technology in the electric drivetrain, sensors, and infotainment, is aimed squarely at China’s luxury SUV market, ready to compete with the Li Auto L9, Nio ES8, HiPhi X, and even established players such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
Are you ready to join the Aito M9 Revolution? Orders are currently available in China, with prices ranging from RMB 469,800 (€61,200) to RMB 569,800 (€74,300). The first delivery will begin in early 2024. Brace yourselves; the future of SUVs is come, and it has more screens than you can shake a selfie stick at.
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