[Image] A Clear Guide to the New AITO M9: Pre-sale from 499,800 RMB, Equipped with 6 LiDAR Units and Introducing ADS 5

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Original · 0 views · 2026-04-22 20:54 · Beijing [Autohome News] On April 22, the new AITO M9 (parameters|pricing) series opened pre-sales, with a pre-sale price starting at 499,800 yuan; the new AITO M9 Ultimate Leading Extended Edition has a pre-sale price starting at 669,800 yuan. Reserve now to enjoy a deposit of 5,000 yuan offsetting 10,000 yuan toward the final purchase price. It will also debut at the Beijing Auto Show on April 24, with pre-sale orders exceeding 11,500 units within the first hour. The new model not only innovates in exterior design and dimensions, offering a more premium feel, but also upgrades in technology, with enhanced assisted driving hardware and improvements in powertrain and chassis. The new car continues to offer 5-seat and 6-seat versions, with both extended-range and pure electric options available. ● New car highlights: Exterior: Luxury presence elevated again In terms of exterior design, the new AITO M9 refreshes its "luxurious and imposing" styling based on the current model. The new car introduces a next-generation million-pixel full-color smart projection headlight, featuring practical functions such as curved light carpet illumination and distance alerts. The small blue light also adopts a through-type design, maximizing recognition when lit at night, showcasing both flagship presence and a blend of technology and futuristic appeal. The front bumper has been

The brand-new mesh grille becomes the most intuitive change on the front fascia. The new car continues to feature a 896-line LiDAR on the roof, along with two additional LiDAR units at the front windshield and mesh grille area, with the lower one being a solid-state LiDAR. On the side profile, the new AITO M9 retains the commanding proportions of a full-size SUV, with smooth and flowing lines. The long-wheelbase, short-front-overhang design not only enhances the vehicle's stance but also directly ensures ample space across all three rows of seating. Notably, the new car upgrades to an exclusive "Starlight Welcome Package," where the side skirt welcome light carpet and mirror projection automatically illuminate when the doors open, paired with the new "Hand-Holding Auspicious Cloud" semi-hidden exterior door handles, delivering a full sense of ceremony. The brand-new large-dish wheels, combined with a two-tone body, further elevate the sense of luxury. The body dimensions have been comprehensively upgraded, with the new AITO M9 measuring 5285/2026/1845mm in length, width, and height respectively, and a wheelbase extending to 3125mm. Compared to the current model, the length increases by 55mm, width by 27mm, height by 45mm, and wheelbase by 15mm. The rear of the vehicle continues the current model's design, with taillights featuring light language to meet owners' personalization needs. The new car adopts a refreshed taillight design, complemented by chrome trim, enhancing overall cohesion. Additionally,

The new car features newly added chrome trim pieces on the side skirts and rear bumper, further enhancing the premium feel. A camera has been added to the C-pillar on the side of the vehicle, with a total of 3 LiDAR units distributed across the sides and rear, bringing the vehicle-wide count to 6 LiDAR sensors. The color upgrades are particularly striking, introducing three new finishes: Desert Gold Brown, Sayram Green, and Ocean Silver Blue.

Interior: Still a Benchmark Inside, the new AITO M9 is equipped with the HarmonyOS Cockpit 4.0 system, featuring a 10.25-inch fully digital instrument cluster, dual 17.2-inch 3.4K displays, and a 32-inch retractable projection screen in the rear. Paired with the HUAWEI SOUND Ultimate series 43-speaker audio system delivering 2920W of amplifier output, it perfectly recreates a cinema-grade viewing experience, enabling seamless multi-person, multi-screen, multi-device interaction. Every occupant can enjoy a dedicated entertainment space, and the rear also innovatively offers a 46-inch rear-projection viewing screen.

The new car deeply integrates Huawei's latest AI large model capabilities. The upgraded Celia smart assistant supports continuous dialogue, multi-turn commands, and scenario-based control via voice interaction, with faster response times and more accurate recognition. It effortlessly handles voice control for navigation, climate control, entertainment, and more, better aligning with Chinese users' habits. Meanwhile, the HarmonyOS Cockpit

The model has been fully redesigned, supporting seamless connectivity across multiple devices such as phones, tablets, and smartwatches, enabling cross-device collaboration and completely breaking down device barriers to make smart mobility more convenient. The new car comes standard with a panoramic integrated sun-protection sunroof, featuring double-layer acoustic glass that effectively blocks UV rays, heat, and external noise, creating a quiet and comfortable driving environment. Seat configurations have been comprehensively upgraded, offering flexible 4-seat, 5-seat, and 6-seat layouts to meet the diverse travel needs of different users. The 5-seat version provides ample space in the second row along with an exclusive central control area. The 6-seat version is equipped with first-class seats with equal rights across all six positions, with the front passenger's Shuyun dual-enjoyment seat applying Huawei's patented seat-back separation technology. The second-row new zero-gravity seats feature horizontal self-adaptive dual armrests, and the third-row seats can be fully folded flat, offering versatile seat modes that easily adapt to all-scenario travel needs. The regular trunk volume reaches 650L, expandable to 1800L with the third row folded down, balancing household storage and large-item loading requirements. Additionally, comfort features such as front seat ventilation/heating/massage, rear seat heating/massage, and four-zone automatic climate control come as standard, further enhancing the driving experience. The new car offers fully active sensing, fully active comfort, fully active privacy, and fully active health, along with an innovative 360-degree viewing experience.

Mode: you can also watch videos outside the car. Intelligent Driving: Upgraded with 6 LiDAR units The core upgrade highlight of the new AITO M9 is the HUAWEI ADS 5 system, enabling full-scenario navigation-assisted driving across highways, urban areas, parking, and more. The vehicle is equipped with 6 high-precision solid-state LiDAR units, including a forward-facing 896-line LiDAR (with cleaning port), a new in-cabin LiDAR, and additional LiDAR units on the grille, both sides of the body, and the rear, forming a full-scenario perception layout. Combined with 5 4D millimeter-wave radars, 12 cameras, and 16 ultrasonic radars, the comprehensive perception system can accurately identify vehicles, pedestrians, traffic facilities and signs, and barriers, even recognizing complex obstacles such as blind-spot steps and suspended charging piles, providing solid hardware support for intelligent driving. Powertrain: Comprehensive Upgrades In terms of powertrain, the new AITO M9 retains both extended-range and pure electric powertrain options, equipped with Huawei's full-stack powertrain technology. The extended-range version offers 60kWh and 75kWh battery pack options, paired with a 1.5T engine and dual-motor setup. The 1.5T engine delivers a maximum power of 118kW, the front motor produces up to 220kW, and the rear motor generates up to 277kW, compared to the current model.

Power output has been improved, with亏电 fuel consumption as low as 6.9L/100km. WLTC pure electric range spans multiple versions from 250km to 335km, with a maximum combined range of up to 1474km. The pure electric version is equipped with a 120kWh ternary lithium battery, with CLTC pure electric range expected to exceed 650km. The core upgrade features an 800V high-voltage architecture, also equipped with a dual-motor four-wheel drive system, with front and rear motors delivering maximum power of 220kW and 277kW respectively, achieving a combined power of 497kW (676 horsepower), peak torque of 930N·m, and 0-100km/h acceleration in just 4.5 seconds. Peak charging power has been significantly improved, with 10 minutes of charging providing 300km of range, and 10%-80% fast charging taking only 25 minutes. Additionally, the new vehicle supports V2L/V2H external discharge functions.

In terms of driving control, the new AITO M9 becomes the first model under Harmony Intelligent Mobility to feature fully active suspension, equipped with the next-generation Turing fully active chassis and next-generation intelligent preview control, which is one of the core differences from the previous generation. This fully active suspension system incorporates independent actuators that actively output force to adjust suspension stiffness and damping, rather than passively adapting to road conditions, while integrating preview recognition functionality to proactively

It actively senses road conditions ahead, anticipates and adjusts suspension states in advance—softening the suspension to absorb vibrations on rough roads, and stiffening it during sharp turns to reduce body roll, balancing both comfort and handling. Additionally, the new vehicle retains a full aluminum alloy chassis architecture, paired with a front double-wishbone independent suspension + rear multi-link independent suspension, along with intelligent closed air springs and CDC variable damping shock absorbers. Combined with the HUAWEI DATS dynamic adaptive torque system, it leverages software capabilities to maximize mechanical performance, delivering a driving experience that is more enjoyable, safer, and more comfortable. ● Competitors: New Li Auto L9 The new AITO M9 competes head-on with domestic high-end rivals such as the Li Auto L9 and NIO ES9. Compared to its competitors, the new AITO M9's advantage lies in combining Huawei's full-stack technology empowerment, the intelligent experience of the HarmonyOS ecosystem, and all-scenario practicality. At the same time, through core upgrades such as 6 LiDAR units and 800V fast charging, it precisely aligns with the needs of high-end Chinese users, forming a product character of "no obvious shortcomings, with standout advantages in specific areas." ● Editor's Commentary The debut of the new AITO M9 not only achieves comprehensive innovation in design, cabin, powertrain, and intelligence, but also, centered on Huawei's full-stack technology and guided by Chinese user needs, breaks through