2026 AITO M9 REV: New-Generation EREV Now Offers 422 km EV Range, From $70,600

AITO relaunched its flagship M9 on May 27, 2026 with more than 140 changes, and the range-extender (REV) version reviewed here is the volume seller of the update. Built on Huawei's Harmony Intelligent Mobility platform alongside AVATR, Chery-based Luxeed and Dongfeng-based Stelato, the new M9 pairs a redesigned front end with a six-LiDAR "ADS 5" driver-assist suite and an 800V dual-silicon-carbide DriveONE platform. The standard REV starts at CNY 479,800 (about $70,600) and tops out with the tri-motor Ultimate Extended Edition at CNY 659,800 (about $97,000), with a separate 120 kWh pure-electric BEV version also on sale. This particular walkaround covers the six-seat REV in its standard dual-motor form, the version most buyers actually drive off the lot.

Performance & Specs

The standard M9 REV pairs a 1.5-liter turbocharged range-extender engine with dual electric motors for a combined system output of 497 kW (667 hp) and roughly 765 Nm of torque, good for a reviewer-clocked 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and a 200 km/h top speed — identical top speed to the outgoing generation, with the extra power going into a quicker sprint. Buyers who want more can step up to the Ultimate Extended Edition, which swaps in a larger 2.0-liter range-extender and a third motor for 664 kW (890 hp) total, dropping 0-100 to a claimed 3.99 seconds and raising top speed to 251 km/h. AITO hasn't published an official battery kWh figure for the standard REV pack; third-party trackers list anywhere from roughly 52 kWh to 60 kWh depending on the source, so treat any specific number with caution until AITO confirms it directly.

Powertrain	EREV (1.5T range-extender + dual motors)
Power	497 kW (667 hp)
Torque	765 Nm
0–100 km/h	4.9 s
Top speed	200 km/h
Range	422 km EV / 1,405 km combined

POWERTRAIN TYPE	Range-extender electric (EREV); BEV also offered
HORSEPOWER	667 hp (497 kW), 890 hp (664 kW) on Ultimate Extended Edition
ACCELERATION	4.9 s (standard) / 3.99 s (Ultimate Extended Edition)
TOP SPEED	200 km/h (standard) / 251 km/h (Ultimate Extended Edition)
DRIVETRAIN	All-wheel drive
ELECTRIC RANGE	340–422 km CLTC (trim-dependent)
COMBINED RANGE	Up to 1,405 km CLTC

Dimensions & Practicality

Length	~5,230–5,285 mm
Width	~2,026 mm
Height	1,800 mm
Wheelbase	~3,100–3,125 mm

The M9 is a genuinely large three-row SUV, and the reviewer reported ample leg- and headroom in both the second-row captain's chairs and the third row. Hydraulically-folding cargo space measures 316 liters with the third row up, expanding significantly with the second and third rows folded flat. Front and rear track widths measure 1,990 mm each, and the demo car rode on 22-inch wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 5 rubber — a performance-oriented tire choice unusual for a three-row family SUV.

LENGTH	~5,230–5,285 mm
WIDTH	~2,026 mm
HEIGHT	1,800 mm
WHEELBASE	~3,100–3,125 mm
CARGO VOLUME	316 L (third row up)
SEATING	6 seats, 2+2+2 captain's-chair layout

Charging & Battery

The standard REV's electric-only range grew from about 290 km on the outgoing generation to 340 km on the Max+ trim reviewed here, with higher trims reaching up to 422 km CLTC — a genuine improvement rather than a marketing rebrand. AITO says the 800V platform supports fast DC charging good for a partial top-up in well under ten minutes at a suitable charger, while a standard AC charge takes seven to eight hours. Once the battery is depleted, the 1.5T range-extender and 65-liter fuel tank take over, with the reviewer's car showing a depleted-mode consumption figure of about 6.7 L/100 km.

ELECTRIC RANGE	340–422 km CLTC (trim-dependent)
ARCHITECTURE	800V dual-silicon-carbide DriveONE
FUEL TANK	65 L, ~6.7 L/100 km depleted
AC CHARGING	~7–8 hours (full charge)

Design & Interior

The refreshed M9 keeps its predecessor's silhouette and rear-end design almost unchanged but gets a new front fascia with a full-width LED light bar, a chrome mesh lower grille, and a repositioned badge above the headlights. The walkaround car wore a new two-tone black-over-silver finish with a chrome roof rail. Inside, wood trim runs across the dashboard and door cards, paired with a glass roof and powered sunshade, a power-adjustable heated steering wheel, and a head-up display. The second row swaps a bench for a pair of captain's chairs with their own entertainment screen, a small refrigerator between them, and enough leg- and headroom that the reviewer called out both rows as comfortable for taller passengers, with the third row usable too rather than a token seat.

Technology & Features

The M9 runs HarmonyOS, the same software platform AITO shares with sibling brands AVATR, Luxeed and Stelato under Huawei's Harmony Intelligent Mobility umbrella. The dual-screen setup pairs a driver display with a wide central touchscreen running Huawei's smart-cockpit software, and the settings menu includes a language toggle between Chinese and English — a language switch was visible on camera during the walkaround, though the car ships Chinese-first out of the factory. The digital instrument cluster shows live charge state, estimated range and charge-time-remaining directly behind the steering wheel.

Safety & ADAS

The new M9 is built around Huawei's ADS 5 driver-assist system with six LiDAR units, a step up from the previous generation's array, aimed at closer-range obstacle detection in dense urban driving. The suite pairs LiDAR with a 360-degree camera system and a dense parking-sensor array for low-speed maneuvering, and the reviewer specifically called out the autonomous-driving system as one of the M9's strongest selling points in the Chinese market.

ADAS LEVEL	L2+ with six-LiDAR ADS 5
ADAS FEATURES	360° camera, parking sensors, highway/city driver assist

Available Versions

VERSION	POWER	TORQUE	0-100	TOP SPEED	DRIVETRAIN	EV RANGE	COMBINED RANGE	PRICE	KEY DIFFERENCES
REV Max+	667 hp	765 Nm	4.9s	200 km/h	AWD	340 km	Over 1,300 km	$70,600	Entry REV trim, five- or six-seat layout
REV Ultra	667 hp	765 Nm	4.9s	200 km/h	AWD	422 km	Up to 1,405 km	—	Longest EV-only range in the REV lineup
Ultimate Extended Edition	890 hp	—	3.99s	251 km/h	AWD (tri-motor)	—	—	$97,000	2.0T range-extender, tri-motor, long-wheelbase body

Pricing & Availability

The new-generation M9 launched in China on May 27, 2026 with more than 50,000 pre-orders already logged before it went on sale, and the standard REV opens the range at CNY 479,800 (about $70,600) with the flagship tri-motor Ultimate Extended Edition topping out at CNY 659,800 (about $97,000). A separate 120 kWh BEV version is sold alongside the REV at similar pricing. The reviewer noted that the M9 has been one of the best-selling six-seaters in China, though rivals like the ZEEKR 9X and XPeng GX have started cutting into its lead since their own launches. As of July 2026, AITO has not confirmed a launch outside China, so availability remains limited to the domestic market for now.

How It Compares

At $70,600, the M9 REV sits well above the ZEEKR 9X REV and Denza N9 on price, and the reviewer's own comparisons make the trade-off explicit: he flags cheaper six-seaters like the XPeng GX and ZEEKR 9X as the better choice for budget-conscious buyers, reserving the M9 for "those who got the money." Against the closest direct rival, Li Auto L9, the M9 REV offers more power (667 hp vs 449 hp) and Huawei's six-LiDAR ADS 5 suite, but the L9 undercuts it by roughly $7,400 and edges it slightly on combined range. The Denza N9 PHEV is the value play of this group by a wide margin, at less than three-quarters of the M9's price, though with far less power and a shorter combined range.