AITO M7
The AITO M7 is a range extended electric SUV sold since 2022 under the AITO brand and produced by Chinese car manufacturer Seres.[2]
AITO M7 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Seres, AITO |
Also called | Seres 7 (Europe) |
Production | 2022–present |
Model years | 2022–present |
Assembly | China: Chongqing |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | |
Related | Fengon ix7 Fengon 580 |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.5 L SFG15TR Turbocharged I4 (petrol; generator only) |
Electric motor | AC Synchronous Electric Motor/generator (SEP200 Asynchronous Electric; Front and HUAWEI DriveONE; Rear) |
Power output |
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Transmission | Single-speed Automatic |
Hybrid drivetrain | |
Battery | 88 kWh Ternary Lithium-ion |
Electric range | 500 kilometres (310 mi) (NEDC) 1,000 kilometres (620 mi) (EREV) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,820 mm (111.0 in) |
Length | 5,020 mm (197.6 in) |
Width | 1,945 mm (76.6 in) |
Height | 1,775 mm (69.9 in)[1] |
In March 2023, AITO M7 was shortly rebranded as Huawei AITO M7 before Yu Chengdong, CEO of Huawei Terminal BG and CEO of Smart Car Solution BU, personally issued that all promotional materials related to Huawei will be removed on April 1 from AITO stores.[3][4]
History
The AITO M7 is a premium 6-seater vehicle with 3 rows. The second row comes with Zero Gravity Seats which unfolds to offer a more comfortable position for passengers. AITO claims that by bringing knees and hips to the same level and ensuring the angle between thighs and torso is precisely at 113 degrees could improve the blood circulation. Sound system of the M7 is provided by Huawei and comes with 19 speakers in 7.1 surround sound setup.[5]
In September 2023, Seres announced the Seres 7, which is rebadged from AITO M7. Due to the sensitivity of Huawei brand in the western market, Seres removed all the Huawei logo and traces on the hardware and software of the original AITO M7. [6]
- AITO M7
- Interior
- Seres 7
Specs
AITO M7 is based on the modified platform design of the Fengon ix7 which also shares the same platform as the Fengon 580.[7] The rear-wheel-drive version of the AITO M7 has a 1.5-litre turbocharged range extender with up to 90 W power and a 200-kilowatt (268 hp; 272 PS) electric motor. The four-wheel-drive model adds a 130-kilowatt (174 hp; 177 PS) front motor for greater traction and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 4.8 seconds with the combined output of 455 PS; 335 kW (449 hp) and 660 N⋅m (487 lb⋅ft).[8]
The rear-wheel-drive AITO M7 has a battery that offers a range of 195 kilometres (121 mi) compared to the 165 kilometres (103 mi) of the four-wheel-drive model. Combined, the rear-wheel model has a range of 1,220 kilometres (758 mi) on full fuel and full charge. The four-wheel-drive M7 model delivers an overall range of 1,100 kilometres (684 mi).[9]
References
- "AITO M7 EREV SUV sells 20,000 Units In 4 Hours In China". 4 July 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- "AITO M7 Officially Starts Nationwide Delivery". 24 August 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- "Huawei and AITO Rebrand Wenjie Cars to 'Huawei Wenjie'".
- "问界门店员工:已接到通知,不让叫华为问界了" (in Chinese). news.sina.com.cn. 1 April 2023. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
- "AITO M7 is officially launched - luxury SUV from Huawei". Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- Smith, Sam D. (2023-09-05). "Seres Brings Its 5 and 7 SUVs To Munich Auto Show Ahead Of European Launch". Carscoops. Retrieved 2023-09-05.
- "Dongfeng Fengon(Fengguang) 580 MAX Is an Enlarged Fengon 580 Pro". Retrieved 15 May 2022.
- "AITO M7 Launched In China With 449 hp And Starting Price Of 47,780 USD". 4 July 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
- "Huawei-backed car maker launches the Aito M7 electric SUV in China". 10 July 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2022.