Backed by Huawei and built by Seres under the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA), the 2026 AITO M6 is a 4,960 mm, five-seat mid-size SUV that comes as a range-extender (EREV) or as a pure-electric BEV. It went on sale in China on 22 April 2026 and is priced from about $34,300 (¥229,800) to about $44,700 (¥299,800) across eight trims. This walkaround looks closely at the cabin and at how the M6 works as a family car, including the lounge-style comfort features the reviewer found on a car shown shortly before its official launch. The Max+ and Ultra trims carry Huawei's 896-line LiDAR, and every version has a rotating 16.1-inch HarmonyOS screen. USD figures are converted at about 6.70 yuan per dollar.
Performance & Specs
The EREV uses a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder acting purely as a generator (about 112 kW) — it never drives the wheels directly. In the dual-motor Max, Max+ and Ultra trims, a 165 kW front and a 180 kW rear motor deliver a combined 345 kW (463 hp) and a 0–100 km/h time of 5.2 seconds; the EREV Max+ Long Range swaps that for a single 227 kW (304 hp) rear motor and takes 7.8 seconds. The manufacturer quotes fuel consumption as low as 5.9 L/100 km. The BEV comes in three rear-drive versions with 227 kW (304 hp) and 320 N·m, plus the dual-motor Ultra with 340 kW (456 hp). Top speed is 200 km/h for every version, although the reviewer notes that the range-extender is happiest cruising at 140–150 km/h rather than holding very high speeds for long.
| Powertrain | 1.5T range extender + dual-motor AWD |
|---|---|
| Power | 345 kW (463 hp) |
| Torque | 243 Nm front + 235 Nm rear |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.2 s |
| Battery | 37 kWh LFP or 53.4 kWh NMC |
| Range | 235–355 km EV, up to 1,605 km combined (CLTC) |
| POWERTRAIN TYPE | EREV AWD or RWD / BEV RWD or AWD |
|---|---|
| HORSEPOWER | 463 hp (EREV AWD) / 304 hp (RWD) / 456 hp (BEV Ultra) |
| ACCELERATION | 5.2 seconds (AWD) / 7.3–7.8 seconds (RWD) |
| TOP SPEED | 200 km/h |
| DRIVETRAIN | AWD (EREV Max, Max+, Ultra; BEV Ultra) / RWD (all other trims) |
| BATTERY | 37 / 53.4 kWh (EREV) / 81 / 100 kWh (BEV) |
| ELECTRIC RANGE | 235–355 km (EREV) / 602–760 km (BEV), CLTC |
| COMBINED RANGE | 1,445–1,605 km (EREV, CLTC) |
| FUEL ECONOMY | as low as 5.9 L/100 km (EREV, manufacturer figure) |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 4,960 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,985 mm |
| Height | 1,736 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,950 mm |
| Ride height | ±40 mm (air suspension trims) |
The M6 measures 4,960 mm in length, 1,985 mm in width and 1,736 mm in height, a true mid-size SUV with a confident road presence. The long 2,950 mm wheelbase translates into generous rear legroom — a 1.87-metre reviewer sitting behind a seat set for a driver of similar height still had four to five fingers of clearance in front of his knees. Boot space is 882 litres behind the second row and 2,136 litres with the seats folded in the BEV, and 860 and 2,114 litres in the EREV. The BEV also has a 202-litre powered front trunk (140 litres on the dual-motor Ultra) that swallows charging cables or a few backpacks; the EREV has none. Soft-close doors are fitted, and an optional powered running board deploys when a door opens.
| LENGTH | 4,960 mm |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 1,985 mm |
| HEIGHT | 1,736 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 2,950 mm |
| CARGO VOLUME | 882 L (2,136 L seats folded) BEV / 860 L (2,114 L seats folded) EREV |
| FRUNK | 202 L (BEV; 140 L on Ultra) / none on EREV |
| CURB WEIGHT | about 2,395–2,565 kg |
Charging & Battery
The BEV rides on an 800V architecture. Buyers choose an 81 kWh LFP pack (602 km CLTC in the Max, 630 km in the Max+) or a 100 kWh NMC pack (760 km in the rear-drive Max+ Long Range, 705 km in the dual-motor Ultra). The official specification sheet quotes a 30–80% fast charge in 15 minutes, measured on a roughly 600 kW, 1,000V charger. The EREV versions use a 37 kWh LFP pack (235 km CLTC electric range) or a 53.4 kWh NMC pack (355 km), paired with a 60-litre fuel tank for 1,445 km or 1,605 km combined on the CLTC cycle. These figures assume the optional 21-inch aerodynamic wheels and no weight-adding options; a car on other wheels, or with the powered running board or rear-seat screen, is rated slightly lower. The reviewer also points to regenerative braking that is stronger than in the Li Auto L6.
| BATTERY | 37 / 53.4 kWh (EREV) / 81 / 100 kWh (BEV) |
|---|---|
| FUEL TANK | 60 L (EREV) |
| DC FAST CHARGING | 30–80% in about 15 min (official sheet, ~600 kW charger) |
| V2L | 220V AC output up to 6 kW (adapter sold separately) |
Design & Interior
The exterior follows AITO's familiar “fish” family design — sleek, low-drag and premium without being aggressive. Soft-close doors are fitted, an optional powered running board drops out when a door opens, and the car shown rides on 21-inch wheels (265/45 R21) with red brake calipers. The reviewer noted that the tyres are house-brand rubber rather than Michelin or Continental. Inside, the cabin prioritizes lounge-grade comfort: the Max+ and Ultra trims add air suspension with adjustable ride height, while 16-way power seats with a driver zero-gravity recline mode, bound to a dedicated console button, are standard on the Ultra, Long Range and EREV Max+ trims and optional on the BEV Max, BEV Max+ and EREV Max; the driver's seat on the reviewed car also had a folding leg-rest. All trims have heated and ventilated front and outer rear seats, front-row massage and a heated steering wheel. Rear passengers get their own touch panel for seat climate, the sunshade and the optional fridge. Double-glazed side windows keep the cabin quiet on highway runs. The most charming detail is the co-driver “inspiration window” in the dashboard — a removable glass display shelf where Velcro-backed, Lego-style accessories, sold separately, can be arranged as the owner likes. Bare plastic appears on a few lower panels, and certain interior colors add a suede headliner, while the reviewed car had a fabric one.
Technology & Features
The headline tech is Huawei's 896-line LiDAR on the Max+ and Ultra trims — AITO calls it the highest line count in series production — feeding the Huawei ADS assisted-driving stack. A Huawei Sound audio system is standard, and the reviewer counts 19 speakers. The central touchscreen is 16.1 inches and pivots toward the driver or the front passenger, running HarmonyOS cabin software; the driver also gets an 8.88-inch display and a 26.1-inch head-up display. Cabin-facing cameras enable in-car video calls through the Huawei ecosystem, a built-in dashcam records the road ahead, and four surround cameras give crisp parking views. Two 50 W wireless charging pads sit in the front console, and dual-zone automatic climate control with a MOFs filter, PM2.5 monitoring and an ionizer handles the air.
Safety & ADAS
Safety is built around Huawei's ADS platform, which the reviewer describes as second only to Tesla's system in tests. The body is marketed as an “armored capsule” with high-strength steel around the battery, pillars and floor. On the Max+ and Ultra trims the 896-line LiDAR is joined by a rear-facing solid-state LiDAR and five 4D millimetre-wave radars; the Max trims use one in-cabin LiDAR and three radars. Every trim has 12 ultrasonic sensors and 11 cameras (two forward, one rear, four side and four surround). Advanced functions such as urban navigation-assisted driving and park-to-park pilot are sold as separate software packs after delivery.
| ADAS LEVEL | L2+ (Huawei Qiankun ADS: Enhanced package on Max, Advanced package on Max+ and Ultra) |
|---|---|
| ADAS FEATURES | AEB, ACC, lane keeping, blind-spot monitoring, 360° surround-view camera, remote parking |
Available Versions
| VERSION | POWER | TORQUE | 0-100 | TOP SPEED | DRIVETRAIN | BATTERY | EV RANGE | COMBINED RANGE | PRICE | KEY DIFFERENCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEV Max | 304 hp | 320 Nm | 7.5 s | 200 km/h | RWD | 81 kWh LFP | 602 km | — | ~$34,300 (¥229,800) | Cheapest trim; single in-cabin LiDAR, conventional dampers, no air suspension |
| BEV Max+ | 304 hp | 320 Nm | 7.5 s | 200 km/h | RWD | 81 kWh LFP | 630 km | — | ~$37,300 (¥249,800) | Adds the 896-line LiDAR and air suspension |
| BEV Max+ Long Range | 304 hp | 320 Nm | 7.3 s | 200 km/h | RWD | 100 kWh NMC | 760 km | — | ~$41,800 (¥279,800) | Longest-range BEV; larger NMC battery |
| BEV Ultra | 456 hp | 512 Nm | 5.2 s | 200 km/h | AWD | 100 kWh NMC | 705 km | — | ~$44,700 (¥299,800) | Dual-motor AWD; top of the range |
| EREV Max | 463 hp | 478 Nm | 5.2 s | 200 km/h | AWD | 37 kWh LFP | 235 km | 1,445 km | ~$35,800 (¥239,800) | Cheapest EREV; dual-motor AWD, single in-cabin LiDAR, no air suspension |
| EREV Max+ | 463 hp | 478 Nm | 5.2 s | 200 km/h | AWD | 37 kWh LFP | 235 km | 1,445 km | ~$38,800 (¥259,800) | Adds the 896-line LiDAR and air suspension |
| EREV Max+ Long Range | 304 hp | 320 Nm | 7.8 s | 200 km/h | RWD | 53.4 kWh NMC | 355 km | 1,605 km | ~$38,800 (¥259,800) | Single rear motor with the larger battery |
| EREV Ultra | 463 hp | 478 Nm | 5.2 s | 200 km/h | AWD | 53.4 kWh NMC | 355 km | 1,605 km | ~$41,800 (¥279,800) | Dual-motor AWD with the larger battery; longest combined range |
Torque for the all-wheel-drive versions is the sum of the front and rear motor peaks (243 + 235 N·m for the EREV, 277 + 235 N·m for the BEV Ultra). Ranges are CLTC figures with the 21-inch aerodynamic wheels; 0–100 km/h times are the manufacturer's.
Pricing & Availability
The AITO M6 went on sale in China on 22 April 2026 after pre-sales opened on 23 March, initially in four trims priced at ¥259,800–299,800 (about $38,800–44,700). The lineup now has eight trims: the BEV runs from ¥229,800 (about $34,300) for the Max to ¥299,800 (about $44,700) for the Ultra, and the range-extender from ¥239,800 (about $35,800) for the Max to ¥279,800 (about $41,800) for the Ultra, the top hybrid. Deliveries passed 30,000 in the first 54 days and 50,000 by 7 September 2026. It is a China-market car; as of September 2026 no export launch of the M6 has been announced, and no European or North American launch is confirmed. USD prices are converted at about 6.70 yuan per dollar.
How It Compares
The M6's natural rivals are the Li Auto L6 (EREV) and i6 (BEV). The reviewer finds the M6 close to the hybrid L6 in feel, with the electric i6 a little sharper and firmer and the Xiaomi YU7 sharper still; the M6 is tuned for family comfort, and side support is the trade-off. On paper, the entry EREV Max costs ¥10,000 (about $1,500) less than the single-trim L6 (¥249,800) and offers more power (463 hp against 402 hp) and a longer combined CLTC range (1,445 km against 1,250 km), while the L6 has the larger battery (51 kWh against 37 kWh) and more electric range (300 km against 235 km). Against the all-electric i6, whose 87.3 kWh pack gives 720 km (rear-drive) or 660 km (AWD) CLTC from ¥249,800, the M6 BEV range of 602–760 km costs ¥229,800–299,800 and adds the option of EREV flexibility that the i6 does not offer. The Xiaomi YU7 Standard (¥233,500, 315 hp, 643 km) sits at the price of the M6 BEV Max, whose 304 hp and 602 km come with a more lounge-oriented family cabin.
- Eight trims from about $34,300, with EREV and 800V BEV options
- Lounge-style cabin: heated and ventilated seats front and rear, front massage, driver zero-gravity mode on higher trims
- Up to 463 hp AWD and 5.2 s from 0 to 100 km/h; up to 1,605 km CLTC (EREV)
- 896-line LiDAR and air suspension on Max+ and Ultra trims
- The reviewed car had house-brand tyres rather than Michelin or Continental
- Bare plastic on a few lower cabin panels
- The reviewer found the range-extender happiest at 140–150 km/h rather than at sustained high speed
- The cheaper Max trims lose the 896-line LiDAR and air suspension
The 2026 AITO M6 is one of the most complete family SUVs that Huawei's alliance has launched so far. It bundles Huawei's ADS assisted driving, a Huawei Sound system and a genuinely useful electric range into a mid-size package that starts at about $34,300, with the 896-line LiDAR and air suspension arriving on the Max+ and Ultra trims. The pure BEV's up to 760 km of CLTC range is class-competitive, and the EREV's up to 1,605 km combined cushion will appeal to anyone who really drives long distances. Yes, the reviewed car's tyres are basic and the reviewer found the range-extender happiest at 140–150 km/h rather than at sustained high speed, but for a city-and-suburb family hauler with cross-country flexibility, the M6 is a compelling package.
