by - This SUV device has a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine and two electric motors.
- Aito claims that the M8 can travel up to 924 miles (1,526 km) with a full tank and battery.
- Customers can choose between a 36 kWh battery and a 51.9 kWh battery.
This is the Aito M8, the latest model from Huawei’s joint venture with , and another luxury SUV from China. Like some others, the M8 is an extended-range electric vehicle, priced from 368,000 yuan (~50,800 dollars) to 458,000 yuan (~63,200 dollars). While that’s quite a bit for a new car in , it seems locals can’t get enough of the new Aito model.
According to reports, the manufacturer received over 70,000 preorders for the M8 since March 6. This happened even though the car won’t officially launch until next month. It’s said that Aito received 7,500 preorders in the first hour, 21,000 in the first six hours, and 28,000 in just 12 hours.
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As the name suggests, the Aito M8 is smaller than the M9, but it is still considered a full-size SUV in China. It measures 5,190 mm in length, 1,999 mm in width, and 1,795 mm in height with a wheelbase of 3,105 mm. The design of the M8 is quite sleek, and the side profile somewhat reminds us of the Mercedes-Benz GLS, which is not bad.
To power the Aito M8, a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine is used that exclusively serves as a means of range extension, developing 158 hp. It’s complemented by a 221 hp electric motor on the front axle and a 304 hp motor on the rear. Customers can choose between a 36 kWh and a 51.9 kWh battery, offering an all-electric range of 201 km and 310 km respectively. With a fully charged battery and a full fuel tank, the M8 claims it can travel up to 948 miles (1,526 km).
Interestingly, the EREV also uses an 800-volt electrical architecture, meaning only five minutes of fast charging is enough to add 93 miles (150 km) of range.
Like the M9, the interior of the M8 is tech-focused and looks very luxurious. The dashboard is dominated by three huge screens, a sleek central console, and two wireless charging pads. There’s also a 75-inch head-up display and an additional large rear display as an option. Aito offers the M8 in 2+3 and 2+2+2 configurations. All models include the ADS 3.0 driver assistance system with LiDAR, seven millimeter-wave radars, 12 ultrasonic radars, and 11 high-definition cameras.
