On May 27, 2026, the AITO M9 — the flagship SUV of the Huawei-Seres Hongmeng Smart Mobility (HIMA) alliance — officially launched its second-generation lineup in China. With more than 140 technical upgrades and an aggressive lineup of three trims, the new M9 cements its position as China’s best-selling six-figure-yuan luxury SUV.
The Hongmeng Smart Mobility ecosystem has now delivered over 1.39 million vehicles in total, with 190,000 delivered in 2026 alone. The AITO M9 itself has accumulated 285,000 deliveries since launch, and pre-orders for the new model crossed 70,000 units with over 11,000 firm orders in the first hour after launch.
Pricing Breakdown
| Variant | Price (RMB) | Approx. USD |
|---|---|---|
| Max+ 5-seat EREV | 479,800 | $66,200 |
| Max+ 5-seat BEV | 499,800 | $69,000 |
| Max+ 6-seat EREV | 489,800 | $67,600 |
| Max+ 6-seat BEV | 509,800 | $70,300 |
| Ultra 5-seat (EREV/BEV) | 539,800 | $74,500 |
| Ultra 6-seat (EREV/BEV) | 549,800 | $75,900 |
| Ultimate Lingshi 5-seat | 649,800 | $89,700 |
| Ultimate Lingshi 6-seat | 659,800 | $91,000 |
Exterior: All-New Lighting and Aero
The 2026 M9 introduces a new million-pixel full-color smart projection headlight, capable of casting colored images, animated welcome scenes, lane-light carpets and inter-vehicle distance warnings on the road. A redesigned mesh grille with chrome accents replaces the outgoing horizontal-bar design.
BEV variants gain a 217-liter frunk with two-tier storage, built-in lighting, drain-and-rinse cleaning capability and eight different smart-opening modes. Seven body colors are available: Obsidian Black, Spruce Green, Warm Cloud White, Desert Gold-Brown, Sayram Cyan, Cangsea Silver-Blue and Jinrui Red.
Vehicle dimensions have grown across the board: 5,285 × 2,026 × 1,845 mm with a 3,125 mm wheelbase (+55 mm length, +27 mm width, +45 mm height, +15 mm wheelbase versus the outgoing M9). Drag coefficient is rated at a class-leading 0.249 Cd.
For more on the broader Huawei-Seres lineup strategy and how the new M9 fits in, see our full 2026 AITO M9 launch breakdown.
Interior: Three-Screen Cockpit and Hongmeng 4.0
Inside, the M9 retains its dual-cocoon dashboard layout, now in four new color options (Red Tea Orange, Shaohua Apricot, Truffle Brown, Lanyue White, Maple Red). The Universe Triple-Display front layout includes a 10.25-inch full-LCD instrument cluster, two 17.2-inch 3.4K displays and an AR-HUD.
Hongmeng Cockpit 4.0 debuts with Huawei’s new Xiaoyi smart agent supporting continuous conversation, multi-turn commands and scene-based control. The 5-seat layout offers up to 1,063 L of trunk space (expandable to 2,318 L); the 6-seat version offers 563 L (1,370 L expanded), plus a hidden 79–118 L underfloor storage compartment.
Both rows of front seats and the second row offer heating, ventilation and massage; the driver gets active bolster support. The 6-seat configuration adds dual self-leveling armrests on the captain chairs and a 32-inch ceiling-mounted projector screen that supports split-view dual-passenger movie watching, plus a half-transparent rear-projection mode that creates a 46-inch outdoor camp-mode screen behind the tailgate.
Safety and Driver Assistance
The new M9 uses Huawei’s Xuanwu 2.0 body architecture with a 13-cross-by-11-longitudinal frame, 91% aluminum-alloy and high-strength steel construction, and ten 2,200 MPa hot-stamped reinforcements. Thirteen airbags are standard, paired with an AI-adaptive protection system.
Active safety is anchored by 40 sensors total, including six LiDARs (one 896-line roof-mounted unit, one in-cabin LiDAR, four solid-state corner LiDARs), three distributed 4D millimeter-wave radars, two 4D corner radars, eleven cameras, twelve ultrasonics and six exterior microphones. The full-suite Huawei ADS 5 system handles highway NOA, urban NOA and parking in one stack.
For a deeper look at how Huawei’s ADS 5 stacks up against competitors, see our coverage on the new AITO M9 launch.
Powertrain: 800V Dual-SiC Platform
The 2026 M9 debuts an all-new 800V dual-silicon-carbide architecture:
- EREV variants combine a 1.5T range-extender (118 kW), a 220 kW front motor and a 277 kW rear motor with either a 60 kWh or 75 kWh battery — delivering CLTC pure-electric ranges of 340 km / 422 km and combined ranges of 1,345 km / 1,405 km.
- BEV variants use the same 220 kW + 277 kW dual-motor AWD setup paired with a 120 kWh pack for 715 km CLTC pure-electric range.
Suspension is a double-wishbone front / multi-link rear setup with closed-loop dual-chamber air springs, continuously variable dampers, ±8° rear-wheel steering and an 800V active suspension system. The car supports V2L/V2H bidirectional charging.
Ultimate Lingshi: The Long-Wheelbase Flagship
The range-topping Ultimate Lingshi long-wheelbase version stretches to 5,402 × 2,026 × 1,845 mm with a 3,236 mm wheelbase, gains an exclusive Yadan Gold-Black paint, illuminated badge, retractable side steps, two-color projection welcome lights and a 43-speaker HUAWEI SOUND Extraordinary audio system. Powertrain choices include a 2.0T range-extender with three motors (664 kW combined system output) or a dual-motor BEV with a 120 kWh battery and 750 km CLTC range. The Lingshi also gets full-active suspension and steer-by-wire.
Delivery Timeline and Owner Incentives
Mass deliveries for the Max+ and Ultra trims begin in June 2026. Customers who order before June 30 get up to RMB 52,000 (~$7,200) in additional benefits, with existing owners eligible for another RMB 50,000 (~$6,900) in loyalty bonuses. The Ultimate Lingshi launches in August with a Pioneer Edition, offering a RMB 122,000 (~$16,800) options package for a flat RMB 80,000 (~$11,000) — with regular Lingshi deliveries kicking off in September.
Why It Matters
Two years ago, the original AITO M9 single-handedly disrupted China’s full-size luxury SUV segment by undercutting the Mercedes-Benz GLE and BMW X5 with smarter tech and superior cabin packaging. With a wider lineup, six LiDARs as standard, an 800V architecture and Huawei ADS 5, the 2026 M9 is positioned to widen that lead — and to take on rivals like the Li Auto MEGA, Yangwang U8 and the rising tide of premium EREV SUVs.
Read more about Huawei’s smart-mobility roadmap and where the M9 fits in our full new AITO M9 pricing and specs analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the 2026 AITO M9 cost?
Pricing starts at RMB 479,800 (~$66,200) for the Max+ 5-seat EREV and climbs to RMB 659,800 (~$91,000) for the Ultimate Lingshi 6-seat long-wheelbase variant.
What’s the electric range of the new AITO M9?
The pure-electric BEV variant offers 715 km of CLTC range with a 120 kWh battery, while EREV variants offer 340 km or 422 km pure-electric and up to 1,405 km combined.
Is the AITO M9 available outside China?
The M9 is currently sold in China and select Middle East markets via Huawei’s partner network. A European entry has not been officially confirmed for 2026.
What makes the 2026 AITO M9 different from the 2024 version?
The 2026 model brings 140+ upgrades, including a new 800V dual-SiC platform, six standard LiDARs, Huawei ADS 5, Hongmeng Cockpit 4.0, a longer/wider/taller body, redesigned air suspension and an entirely new Ultimate Lingshi long-wheelbase flagship trim.
Reviewed by Han Liu, Editor, iEVChina — China auto industry analyst, ex-Autohome.
Source: Autohome
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