HIMA 2026 AITO M9 Pre-sales Launch: Starting at ¥499,800 RMB

On April 22, pre-sales officially opened for the HIMA 2026 AITO M9. The new vehicle is offered in two variants—a standard-size model and the "Ultimate" Extended Edition—with pre-sale prices starting at ¥499,800 RMB and ¥669,800 RMB, respectively. This panoramic smart flagship SUV comes standard across the entire lineup with an 896-line LiDAR system, an 800V high-voltage platform, the HarmonySpace 5.0 cockpit, and satellite communication capabilities.

1. Vehicle Design

Body Profile:

Dimensions: 5285 × 2026 × 1845 mm; Wheelbase: 3125 mm. Comprehensively lengthened compared to the previous generation, rivaling the Mercedes-Benz GLS and BMW X7.

Layout: Available in two versions—a five-seater and a six-seater (featuring a premium four-seat configuration)—to meet the dual demands of family travel and business接待.

Exterior Highlights:

"Starlight" Door Handles: Non-flush design inspired by the *Zunjie S800*; supports contactless gesture-based door opening.

Full-Width Chrome Grille: Enhances the visual width of the front fascia; paired with a mesh-patterned air intake for a more commanding and rugged presence.

Exclusive Color Palette: Available in seven distinct finishes: Starry Night Purple, Titanium Silver, Flowing Light Green, Pulse Blue, Vibrant Orange, Obsidian Black, and Warm Cloud White. All models come standard with double-layer silver-coated glass.

Detailed Features:

Optional 21/22-inch Wheels: Features an asymmetrical design with narrower front wheels and wider rear wheels (rear wheel diameter reaches 824.3 mm—the largest in the industry).

Additional Features: Electric running boards, rear tow hitch, panoramic glass roof, frameless doors, and intelligent welcome lighting sequences.

2. Vehicle Powertrain & Range

Technological Breakthroughs:

"Giant Whale" 800V High-Voltage Platform: The pure-electric version supports 8C ultra-fast charging, boasting a charging power density of 1.8 kW/kg—a leading figure in the industry.

Range-Extender System Optimization: The 1.5T range-extender engine achieves a thermal efficiency of 42%, with fuel consumption in low-battery mode dropping as low as 5.9 L/100 km.

Innovative Front Trunk: A 202L intelligent electric front trunk that supports voice and gesture commands for opening; features a built-in drainage port and LED lighting, capable of accommodating a 24-inch suitcase.

Standard Across All Models: Front double-wishbone suspension + Rear five-link suspension + Single-chamber air suspension + CDC electromagnetic damping system; offers a wading depth of 700 mm.

3. HarmonySpace 5.0 Intelligent Cockpit

Core Interaction:

"Sunflower" Screen System: Features the global debut of a 26.1-inch W-HUD (Windshield Head-Up Display). + 15.6-inch Rotatable and Retractable Central Control Screen + 17.3-inch Rear Entertainment Screen; supports multi-screen linkage, wireless screen mirroring, and NFC "Tap-to-Connect" functionality.

Super Desktop: Seamless workflow continuity across Huawei smartphones, tablets, and PCs; allows for one-touch transfer of ongoing video calls, navigation sessions, and music playback to the vehicle system.

Gesture Control: Hand gesture recognition for opening doors, accessing the trunk, and adjusting the climate control system; also supports "kick-to-open" tailgate functionality.

Comfort Features:

Dual "Zero-Gravity" Seats (Front Row): Features a 120° "golden reclining angle" for optimal comfort; supports heating, ventilation, and massage functions, and is equipped with dual armrests and adjustable lumbar support.

Harmony ALPS Health Cockpit 2.0: Utilizes MOF materials to actively adsorb formaldehyde and TVOCs, achieving a purification efficiency of 99.7%; cabin noise levels are kept as low as 60.9 dBA.

7.3L Onboard Refrigerator: Temperature control range of -6°C to 50°C; supports "Cold Drinks on the Go" and "Camping Mode" settings.

Huawei Galaxy Satellite Communication: The world's first mass-produced in-vehicle two-way satellite communication system; enables sending text messages, making voice calls, and sending SOS signals even in areas with no cellular coverage.

Acoustic Experience: Huawei SOUND system featuring 21 speakers and a 7.1.4-channel configuration; supports Dolby Atmos and offers an immersive "Space-Themed" audio experience.

4. Vehicle: Huawei Qiankun ADS 4.1 Intelligent Driving System

Sensing Hardware:

896-Line Dual-Optical-Path Imaging-Grade LiDAR (Standard on all models): Features a point cloud density 4 times greater than traditional 192-line LiDAR systems, delivering 4K-level resolution.

36 Comprehensive Sensors: 12 HD cameras + 5 4D millimeter-wave radars + 10 ultrasonic radars + 2 exterior microphones + Rear-facing Solid-State LiDAR

Intelligent Driving Capabilities:

Mapless Urban NCA: Requires no high-precision maps; enables full-scenario navigation across urban roads nationwide, with a low intervention rate of just 0.3 times per 100 km.

Full-Scenario Automated Parking: Supports vertical, parallel, and angled parking; handles roadside spots, underground garages, multi-story valet parking, and parking in narrow lanes.

CAS 4.0 Comprehensive Anti-Collision System: Capable of detecting low-lying obstacles as small as 14 cm in height (e.g., fallen traffic cones, pets, gravel), providing precise warnings from over 120 meters away.

eAES Emergency Evasion System: Active collision avoidance across the full speed range; has cumulatively prevented over 3.54 million potential collisions.

Safety Redundancy:

"Xuanwu" Body Structure: Features the world's largest integrated die-cast rear body section; comprises 80% aluminum alloy and 83.62% high-strength steel.

16 Zones of 2000 MPa Submarine-Grade Hot-Formed Steel: The roof boasts a compressive strength capable of withstanding 5.8 times the vehicle's weight.

9-Airbag System + Central Airbag: Provides comprehensive, omnidirectional protection for all three rows of seating.

5. Global Market Significance

The launch of the AITO M9 marks a pivotal shift in the Chinese intelligent vehicle industry—moving from "feature stacking" to "system-defined" innovation:

First to Achieve: All five flagship technologies—advanced intelligent driving, 800V ultra-fast charging, a health-focused cabin, satellite communication, and full-scenario interaction—are included as *standard equipment* across the entire model lineup, thereby breaking the industry's unwritten rule that "optional features equal price premiums."

First to Define: Establishes a new standard for the "Panoramic Intelligent Flagship" within the 500,000-RMB luxury SUV segment, seamlessly integrating spaciousness, comfort, technology, and safety.

First to Validate: Demonstrates the successful implementation of Huawei's full-stack, self-developed technologies (ADS + HarmonyOS + Whale Architecture + Turing Intelligent Chassis) on a *large-scale SUV platform*, offering a distinct "Chinese Solution" to the global high-end automotive market.