AITO announced that the new M8 model will feature an architecture designed for L3 autonomous driving. The vehicle is equipped with Huawei Qiankun Intelligent Driving ADS 5 and a new generation of omnidirectional 3D fusion perception system. Pre-sales for the model are scheduled to begin on September 30.
The vehicle is a joint project between Seres and Huawei. The interior features a redesigned center console with a slimmer screen bezel and updated air vents. Customers can choose between five-seat and six-seat configurations, with the latter offering zero-gravity seats in the second row and a new rear entertainment screen setup.
According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the M8 will be available in three versions: extended-range with lithium iron phosphate batteries, extended-range with ternary lithium batteries, and a pure electric model. All versions share identical dimensions of 5190 x 1999 x 1795 mm and a wheelbase of 3105 mm.
The pure electric version features a dual-motor layout with a front motor peak power of 160 kW and a rear motor peak power of 227 kW. All variants have a top speed of 200 km/h and include Bosch ABS controllers. The company confirmed that AITO remains a member of the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance.
