On March 4, 2026, the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) Technology Upgrade Launch Conference was officially held. Yu Chengdong, Executive Director of Huawei, announced that the 2026 MAEXTRO S800 and 2026 AITO M9, equipped with a new generation 896-line dual-path image-level LiDAR, are now available for pre-order. Both models, centered on "perception leap, cabin evolution, and redefining luxury," aim to redefine the industry standard for high-end intelligent electric vehicles in China.
Both models are equipped with Huawei's new generation 896-line dual-path image-level LiDAR, achieving a generational leap in perception capabilities:
Point cloud density is increased by 8 times, accurately identifying obstacles up to 14cm in height (such as fire hydrants and curbs), far exceeding the industry's common 10-20cm recognition threshold.
With a maximum detection range of 300 meters, the recognition rate is improved by 300% in extreme environments such as heavy rain, strong light, and nighttime, completely overcoming the perception shortcomings of pure vision solutions.
Accuracy reaches 3 centimeters, and it can coordinate with the intelligent chassis to predict road bumps in advance and automatically adjust the air suspension damping, achieving a revolutionary "perception-based response" comfort.
Dual-optical-path architecture: Wide-angle + telephoto integrated imaging achieves image-level detail restoration, with a 4x increase in resolution, providing an "ultra-high-definition environmental map" for the ADS 4.1 intelligent driving system.
Previously, the 192-line LiDAR was already industry-leading, but this upgrade marks Huawei's move from "hardware stacking" to "perception reconstruction," laying the hardware foundation for the deployment of L3 autonomous driving.
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Model |
Power form |
Range extender |
Battery capacity |
CLTC battery life |
Fast charging capability |
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Zunjie S800 |
Range Extender |
1.5T M8100PHD (127kW) |
63.262kWh |
1333km (dual motor) |
10.5 minutes (10–80%) |
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pure electric version |
— |
97kWh |
670–702km |
10.5 minutes (10–80%) |
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Question M9 |
Range Extender |
1.5T HG15T (115kW) |
40.1kWh |
1440km |
15 minutes (30–80%) |
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pure electric version |
— |
800V platform battery |
630km |
15 minutes(30–80%) |
MAEXTRO S800: The three-motor version accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, equipped with an 800V silicon carbide electric drive architecture, with millisecond-level power response.
AITO M9: The pure electric version supports 320kW super-fast charging, providing 150km of range with just 5 minutes of charging, completely eliminating long-distance anxiety.
MAEXTRO S800 – The Benchmark for Executive Luxury Sedan
Dimensions: 5480×2000×1536mm, wheelbase 3370mm, surpassing the Maybach S-Class.
Design: Spaceship aesthetic language, closed starry sky grille + luminous star-shaped trim, galaxy-themed taillights, and an exclusive "Galaxy Blue" nano-pearl paint color.
Interior: The four-seat executive version comes standard with a laser privacy screen, zero-gravity seats, a 35-speaker HUAWEI SOUND system, and an intelligent starry sky roof, creating a "cloud-based cockpit" experience.
AITO M9 – A Flagship SUV for Both Family and Business
Dimensions: 5230×1999×1800mm, wheelbase 3110mm, offering a 2+2+2 six-seat layout.
Seaters: Nappa leather Comfort Cloud seats with a ten-layer stacked structure, 121° lumbar support and 136° leg support in zero gravity mode, supporting heating/ventilation/massage.
Quietness: Multi-layered soundproof glass throughout the vehicle + active noise cancellation system, achieving an interior noise level as low as 32dB, comparable to library-level quietness.
All models are equipped with the HarmonyOS 4.0 intelligent cockpit, achieving seamless interconnection between "people-vehicle-home-everything":
Triple Screen + AR-HUD: 16.1-inch ultra-thin smart screen, equipped with "mountain and sea image quality" AI algorithm, realistically restoring details in both light and dark areas.
Six-zone voice control: Accurately recognizes rear-seat commands, supporting "one-sentence multi-tasking" (e.g., "Turn on the air conditioning, play Jay Chou, dim the lights").
Cross-device connectivity: Automatic continuation of phone navigation upon entering the car, one-click screen mirroring from the phone's photo album, and automatic playback of nursery rhymes from child safety seats.
Innovative features:
"Group Travel": Real-time voice communication and location sharing among multiple vehicles.
"Martial Arts Master" theme: New Year's welcome lighting effects + dynamic wallpaper, maximizing the sense of occasion.
Exit guard: Automatically detects vehicles approaching from behind before opening the door, preventing "door-opening kills".
Xiaoyi voice assistant integrates a large model, supporting natural dialogue and capable of responding to emotional commands such as "I'm in a bad mood today, play some soothing music".
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Model |
Starting price |
Core configuration |
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2026 Maextro S800 |
728,000 RMB |
896-line LiDAR version, three / four
motors, four-wheel |
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708,000 RMB |
192-line LiDAR version (basic version) |
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2026 AITO M9 |
479,800 RMB |
All models come standard with an 896-line LiDAR, air suspension, zero-gravity seats, and HarmonyOS Cockpit 4.0. |
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469,800RMB |
192-line lidar configuration |
The pre-sale of the 2026 MAEXTRO S800 and AITO M9 signifies that Chinese brands have achieved a comprehensive leap forward in three dimensions: intelligent sensing hardware, luxury experience, and ecological interconnectivity. Huawei, employing a "full-stack self-developed" model, has integrated LiDAR, chips, algorithms, cockpit, and chassis to achieve closed-loop optimization of "perception-decision-execution."
This is not a simple facelift, but a reconstruction of the underlying logic of intelligent vehicles. While competing vehicles are still vying for computing power and the number of cameras, Huawei has already used its 896-line LiDAR to chart a new path for users towards "seamless safety" and "ultimate comfort."
