AITO M7

AITO M7
AITO M7
Overview
Manufacturer	Seres Automobile
Also called	Seres 7 (export); Seres M7 (Russia);
Production	2022–present
Assembly	China: Chongqing
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size luxury crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, rear-motor, rear-wheel drive; Front-engine, dual-motor, all-wheel drive;
Related	Fengon ix7
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol range extender:; 1.5 L SFG15TR turbo I4;
Electric motor	AC synchronous electric motors (Huawei DriveOne)
Power output	200 kW (272 PS; 268 hp) (RWD); 330 kW (449 PS; 443 hp) (AWD);
Hybrid drivetrain	Range extender series plug-in hybrid;
Battery	40 kWh ternary lithium-ion
Electric range	195 km (121 mi) (EREV, RWD) ; 165 km (103 mi) (EREV, AWD)
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)

The AITO M7 (Chinese: 问界M7; pinyin: Wènjiè M7) is a range extender electric mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by Seres under the AITO brand in collaboration with Huawei from 2022.^[2] It is positioned between the AITO M5 and the AITO M9 SUVs. Since 2023, the M7 is included in the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA), a multi-brand collaboration model with Huawei.

History

The AITO M7 is a 5-seater, two-row (since 2023) or 6-seater, three-row SUV. 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.^[3]

In March 2023, the AITO M7 was shortly rebranded as Huawei AITO M7 before Yu Chengdong, a Huawei executive issued that all promotional materials related to Huawei will be removed on April 1 from AITO stores.^[4]^[5]

Rear view
2023 facelift
2024 facelift
Interior

Seres 7

In September 2023, Seres announced the Seres 7 at the Munich Auto Show, which is rebadged from AITO M7. Due to the sensitivity of Huawei brand in the western market, Seres removed all the Huawei logos and traces on the hardware and software of the original AITO M7.^[6]

Seres 7
Seres 7 rear

Specs

The 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 92 kW power (since model year 2023: 112 kW) 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]

Powertrain

Drivetrain	Model	Engine (as generator)	Motor	Transmission	Power output
EREV	RWD	1.5 L H15RT I4 (turbo petrol) 92 kW (125 PS; 123 hp) (2022 model) 112 kW (152 PS; 150 hp) (2023 model)	Rear: TZ210XY584 Huawei DriveONE motor; 200 kW (268 hp)	single speed electric motor direct drive	200 kW (268 hp)；360 N⋅m (266 lb⋅ft)
	AWD		Front: Huawei DriveONE motor; 130 kW (174 hp)		330 kW (443 hp)660 N⋅m (487 lb⋅ft)
	AWD		Rear: TZ210XY584 Huawei DriveONE motor; 200 kW (268 hp)		330 kW (443 hp)660 N⋅m (487 lb⋅ft)

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.
^ McDee, Max (2022-10-19). "AITO M7 is officially launched - luxury SUV from Huawei". ArenaEV.com. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
^ Ouz (2023-03-10). "Huawei and AITO Rebrand Wenjie Cars to 'Huawei Wenjie'". Gizmochina. Retrieved 2024-05-02.
^ "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.
^ 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". 24 July 2019. 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.

External links

Official website

[1] "AITO M7 EREV SUV sells 20,000 Units In 4 Hours In China". 4 July 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2022.

[2] "AITO M7 Officially Starts Nationwide Delivery". 24 August 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2022.

[3] McDee, Max (2022-10-19). "AITO M7 is officially launched - luxury SUV from Huawei". ArenaEV.com. Retrieved 2024-05-02.

[4] Ouz (2023-03-10). "Huawei and AITO Rebrand Wenjie Cars to 'Huawei Wenjie'". Gizmochina. Retrieved 2024-05-02.

[5] "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.

[6] 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.

[580_MAX-7] "Dongfeng Fengon(Fengguang) 580 MAX Is an Enlarged Fengon 580 Pro". 24 July 2019. Retrieved 15 May 2022.

[8] "AITO M7 Launched In China With 449 hp And Starting Price Of 47,780 USD". 4 July 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2022.

[9] "Huawei-backed car maker launches the Aito M7 electric SUV in China". 10 July 2022. Retrieved 19 October 2022.

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