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AITO M7

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AITO M7
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The AITO M7 (Chinese: 问界M7; pinyin: Wènjiè M7) is a mid-size luxury SUV produced by Seres under the AITO brand in collaboration with Huawei from 2022.[1] It is positioned between the AITO M5 and the AITO M8 SUVs. Since 2023, the M7 is included in the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA), a multi-brand collaboration model with Huawei.

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First generation (2022)

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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 unfold 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, they could improve the blood circulation. The sound system in 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 briefly 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]

Seres 7

In September 2023, Seres announced the Seres 7 at the Munich Auto Show, which is rebadged from the 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]

Specifications

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 kW (268 hp; 272 PS) electric motor. The four-wheel-drive model adds a 130 kW (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]

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Second generation (2025)

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On 28 July 2025, HIMA released the official picture of the second generation AITO M7, which will be officially released in 23 September.

More than three years after the debut of the AITO M7, the manufacturer decided to replace the existing model with an entirely new, second generation model. The new exterior design is closely related to the slightly larger M8, gaining similarly chunkier and stockier body proportions with a distinctive truncated front fascia and high-set headlights connected by a light bar. The rear section, in turn, gains sleeker, narrow lamps created by a strip running the full width of the body, accented with chrome.[10][11]

The interior features a luxurious loft-style layout, with the cockpit dominated by a centrally located 16.1-inch touchscreen for controlling the multimedia system. Two further screens are located in front of both the driver and front passenger. The high tunnel is equipped not only with a storage compartment but also a refrigerator. Additional screens are also located on the first-row backrests for rear passengers. It is available in 2-row 5-seater or 3-row 6-seater configurations.

The M7 is equipped with Huawei's ADS 4 ADAS system available in two tiers. The base specification sees the debut of Huawei's Limera in-cabin LiDAR sensor, which is mounted in a module underneath the windshield behind the rearview mirror rather than the traditional position atop the roof in a bump. Huawei claims the Limera sensor can detect objects as small as 30 cm (12 in) at nighttime and allows the automatic emergency braking system to function at up to 100 km/h (62 mph). Listed advantages also include lower cost, improved aesthetics from its concealed positioning, and protection from environmental elements with the option of using the windshield wipers to clear debris. Huawei says that the Limera sensor will be used in ADAS systems which would otherwise be 'camera-only', which normally struggle in low-light conditions due to the lack of LiDAR. Higher specifications continue to use a traditional external roof-mounted 192-line LiDAR sensor, a rear-facing solid-state LiDAR, and 5 4D mmWave radars.[12]

Specifications

The second generation M7 is available with both range-extender and full-electric powertrains. All versions use a 227 kW (304 hp; 309 PS) Huawei DriveONE permanent magnet synchronous motor on the rear axle, and use Huawei Giant Whale battery packs supplied by CATL.[13]

The range extender version is equipped with a Seres 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-four petrol engine outputting 158 hp (118 kW; 160 PS). All-wheel drive models are equipped with an additional 165 kW (221 hp; 224 PS) AC induction motor on the front axle, for a total of 526 hp (392 kW; 533 PS). It is available with either a 37 kWh LFP pack with a CLTC electric range of 175 km (109 mi), or a 53.4 kWh NMC pack with an electric range of 255 km (158 mi), and combined range between 1,350–1,625 km (839–1,010 mi) depending on the configuration.[13][14]

The pure electric version of the M7 is exclusively available with a 100 kWh NMC pack. The rear-wheel drive version has a CLTC range of 710 km (441 mi), and the AWD version, which adds a 160 kW (215 hp; 218 PS) AC induction motor to the front axle for a total of 519 hp (387 kW; 526 PS), has a range of 635–660 km (395–410 mi).[13][14]

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Sales

After pre-orders opened on 5 September 2025, the second generation M7 received over 20,000 orders in 10 minutes, 100,000 orders after 43 minutes,[16] 150,000 orders within 24 hours, and 230,000 orders by 23 September.[13][17][18] After the M7 launched on 24 September 2025, it received over 10,000 firm orders within 5 minutes and over 30,000 firm orders within one hour of its launch.[19][20]

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Accidents

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In January 2023, an AITO M7 owner in Hangzhou experienced a collision while driving, but the airbag did not deploy. The manufacturer claimed the vehicle conditions did not meet the criteria for airbag deployment. Later, both parties reached an agreement and the dealer replaced the vehicle with a new one for the owner. According to reports, while the owner was complaining to the manufacturer and before receiving a response, they received a phone call from their company leader saying "a leader approached us, asking to give face and let it go," suggesting their personal information had been leaked.[24]

On the afternoon of April 26, 2024, an AITO M7 caught fire after a rear-end collision on a highway in Yuncheng, Shanxi Province. Due to the car doors being locked and unable to open, 3 people including the driver were trapped and burned to death.[25] AITO stated that this vehicle was the Plus version without Huawei's intelligent driving assistance system, but still equipped with active safety features such as Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB); the vehicle was traveling at 115 km/h when the accident occurred, the airbags deployed normally, and the power battery pack characteristics were all normal.[26][27] This accident sparked online discussion due to Huawei's aggressive promotion of AEB and other features as "far ahead" in earlier marketing. The victims' families posted questioning the vehicle's safety.;[28] 21st Century Business Herald published a commentary article questioning whether Huawei's "far ahead" marketing claims were exaggerated.[29] Subsequently, the victims' families deleted their posts and requested not to be disturbed, which raised external suspicions.;[30] the aforementioned commentary article was also allegedly removed under pressure.[31] On May 6, 2024, AITO responded to four questions regarding the accident, stating that the accident vehicle's airbags had deployed, the battery did not spontaneously combust, the car doors were severely damaged and could not be opened, and the vehicle's speed exceeded the AEB operating range, causing the AEB to be ineffective. Additionally, the driver's seat had a seatbelt buckle signal, while the passenger seat and all three rear seats had none.[32]

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