AITO M9
The AITO M9 is a full-size luxury SUV manufactured by Seres under the AITO brand in collaboration with HIMA, Huawei's multi-brand automotive alliance and sales network, since 2023. It is currently the largest and most expensive vehicle from the brand. The M9 is available in two powertrains, range extender electric and battery electric.
Overview
The AITO M9 was launched on 26 December 2023 at Huawei's winter all-scenario products conference in China and the main competitors are the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz GLS and the body-on-frame G-Class and BMW X7. The vehicle adopts the design concept called "Kunpeng Zhanyi", and it has a drag coefficient of 0.264 Cd for the EV version and 0.279 Cd for the EREV version.Developed in collaboration with Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance, the M9 is equipped with many technologies from Huawei, such as the HarmonyOS intelligent cockpit and Huawei ADS 2.0, which is an AI-powered advanced driver assistance system consisting of one Lidar, three millimetre wave radars, 12 ultrasonic sensors and eleven cameras. The M9 is built on Huawei Tuling platform, which is equipped with multi-modal fusion perception system, Huawei DATS Dynamic Adaptive Torque System and Huawei xMotion Intelligent Body Collaborative Control System. It is available in two model configurations, Max and Ultra.
The AITO M9 is built with an aluminum chassis, which 80 percent of its body-in-white is made of. It is also equipped with air suspension with a ride-height adjustment range of. Other equipment include a 75-inch augmented reality head-up display, a 25-speaker sound system, three screens on the dashboard consisting of a 12.3 inch instrument panel, a 15.6-inch central display, and a 16-inch front passenger's monitor. Four 10-inch screens for the second and third-row passengers can be added as an option, as well as a retractable projection screen with a 32-inch laser projector for rear passengers. It is equipped with the Shuyun Dual Seats, Zero Gravity Seat 2.0 and Huawei Xpixel lighting system.
In September 2024, the five-seater version was released. It has a wide legroom space in the second row and is equipped with dual Zero Gravity Seats.
2025 update
The M9 received a minor update for the 2025 model year, with sales starting on 20 March 2025 after a pre-order period opened on 6 March. The exterior remains unchanged outside of a new red and beige two-tone color option, a new 21-inch wheel option, power-retracting running boards, and exterior gesture-controlled doors. Changes to the interior include a power thigh support adjustment for the driver's seat, an upgraded rear seat projector with twice the resolution and 63% higher brightness, variable tinting side windows, and a refrigerator compartment with heating and cooling functions for temperatures between.The ADAS system was upgraded to the Huawei ADS 3.3 system, which adds three short-range LiDAR sensors to the front fenders and rear in addition to the existing long-range front-facing roof-mounted sensor for a total of four LiDARs, and two additional mmWave radars for a total of five such sensors. Compared to the previous system, it is capable of navigating unmanned between levels in multi-story parking structures, is able to navigate roundabouts and gates, and is able to handle more complex road conditions. It is also equipped with two additional external microphones to better detect and yield to emergency vehicles. It is expected to be updated to the Huawei ADS 4 system in late 2025. It also features Huawei's Xinghe satellite communication system for increased network connection reliability when terrestrial network signals are unavailable, which can be shared with devices within a range of the vehicle.
The range extender powertrain received a refresh, with the 1.5-litre engine updated to produce. The smaller battery pack option was discontinued, and electric CLTC range ratings with the remaining 52kWh pack increases to, and combined range increases to. Power output remains the same, and the battery electric powertrain continues unchanged.
On 23 September 2025, the M9 four-seat version was released. This is a special configuration package for the M9 Ultra five-seat version, which comes with three optional features: Luxury Zero Gravity Seat Package, Intelligent Privacy Windows, and Electric Steps, and adds a Silver Purple exterior color.
Facelift (2026)
A facelifted version of the M9 will be launched in 2026, alongside a long-wheelbase variant. No details about what will change with the facelifted M9 have been released. The facelifted M9 will also launch around the same time as the new M6.Specifications
Extended range electric
The EREV version of M9 is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged port-injected petrol engine acting as a generator. The all-wheel drive layout is powered by two electric motors producing a total of. The front motor provides a power output of and of torque, while the rear motor provides and of torque. It is available with two battery options, 42kWh or 52kWh NMC batteries from CATL, supporting maximum all-electric ranges of and respectively, while the combined range reaches or km. It has a acceleration time of 4.9 seconds.For 2025, the smaller 42kWh battery pack is dropped and the 1.5-litre engine was replaced with the newer HG15T model outputting. The 52kWh battery now provides all-electric range ratings between, and a combined range between depending on the configuration.
Battery electric
The BEV version of M9 is built on an 800-volt electrical architecture which is powered by two electric motors, producing combined. The front motor provide a power output of and of torque, while the rear motor provides and of torque. It is equipped with a 100kWh NMC battery pack from CATL, and has a range between. It has a acceleration time of 4.3 seconds.Safety
In July 2024, AITO M9 was awarded a "super" five-star safety certification from C-NCAP with a score of 93.9%, becoming the highest-scoring model in the history of C-NCAP.Marketing
In June 2025, AITO became a full strategic partner of the 2025 China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival. As the official designated car, the M9 will escort all important activities during the film festival.Sales
On 3 November 2023, Huawei announced that the pre-order volume for its AITO M9 had exceeded 20,000 units, since the pre-order opened on September 25. On 22 March 2024, HIMA announced AITO M9 received more than 60,000 firm orders 86 days after its launch in 26 December 2023. In June 2024, the cumulative number of the AITO M9 sold in six months after its launch exceeded 100,000 units. In December 2024, 12 months after the release of AITO M9, the cumulative deliveries exceeded 200,000 units, which AITO claims is a record for vehicles priced above .After pre-orders for the updated 2025 M9 opened on 6 March 2025, AITO received 3,800 orders within an hour, 11,000 within six hours, 30,000 within a week, 40,000 after 27 days, 50,000 after 43 days, and passed 60,000 mark after 64 days on May 23. After starting on March 30, 2025 M9 deliveries exceeded 20,000 units in 46 days on May 15, which AITO claims is a record for vehicles priced above .