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The AITO M8 EREV SUV, started presale one month again, officially launched yesterday on April 16th, priced from **RMB 359,800–449,800 (USD 49,200–61,500*). According to the brand, M8 has secured over 150,000 orders till now. As planned, M8 will start delivery across the nation on April 20th.
Variants and Pricing
The M8 is available in six variants:
TRIMS | PRICING |
|---|---|
Max 5-seat Edition | RMB 359,800 ($49,200*) |
Max+ 5-seat Edition | RMB 379,800 ($51,200*) |
Ultra 5-seat Edition | RMB 429,800 ($58,800*) |
Max 6-seat Edition | RMB 269,800 ($50,600*) |
Max+ 6-seat Edition | RMB 399,800 ($54,700*) |
Ultra 6-seat Edition | RMB 449,800 ($61,500*) |
Featuring Huawei ADS 3.3 autonomous driving system, and Huawei’s Turing Platform, the AITO M8 is a large family intelligent flagship SUV. Comfort is important.
According to the table above, we can learn that the model offers both 6-seater and 5-seater layout. In a 6-seater edition, a zero-gravity seat available on the right of the second row with 4-way leg rest. While on a 5-seater edition, there’s a leg support on the right seat of the second row; by folding the front passenger seat, an L-shape sofa mode is done.
Smart Cabin Features
The smart cabin is both smart and comfort. The cabin has 11 screens, including AR-HUD, laser projector, and MagLink® controls. The AI assistant is powered by PanGu + DeepSeek LLM integration. Besides, the HUAWEI SOUND with subwoofer, a 7.3L fridge, how cozy!
Autonomous Driving Technology
HUAWEI ADS 3.3 Autonomous Driving Assistant has 30 sensors (192-line lidar + 5x 4D radars) supporting an accurate recognition of stationary objects. Evolved with self-learning capabilities, the full-scenario autonomous driving system become even more powerful. The parking system achieved upgrade, supporting across basement floors and remote one-click vehicle relocation, autonomous search for the owner, VPD across basement floors, and remote one-click vehicle relocation.
Powertrain and Chassis
The AITO M8 has a maximum pure-electric range of 310km, and a combined 15,26km total range, making it suitable for long-distance travels across provinces in China.
The chassis system is built based on Huawei’s Turing platform, adopting double-wishbone front + multi-link rear suspension, dual-chamber air suspension as standard for all trims, resulting in a smooth and comfortable drive.
*Exchange rate: RMB 7.3113 = USD 1
Quanzhou
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Changzhou
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Guangzhou
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Jinhua
2025.0314,000kmHybrid
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2025.024,000kmBEV
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2020.12100,000kmPetrol
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