AITO M7#Seres 7
{{short description|Midsize SUV produced by Seres}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = AITO M7
| image = 2022 Seres AITO M7 (front).jpg
| caption =
| manufacturer = Seres Automobile
| aka = {{unbulleted list
| Seres 7 (export)
| Seres M7 (Russia)
| Eres M7 (Iran)
}}
| production = 2022–present
| assembly = China: Chongqing
| class = Mid-size luxury crossover SUV
| body_style = 5-door SUV
| layout = {{unbulleted list
| Front-engine, rear-motor, rear-wheel drive
| Front-engine, dual-motor, all-wheel drive
}}
| related = Fengon ix7
| engine = {{ubl
}}
| motor = AC synchronous electric motors (Huawei DriveOne)
| powerout = {{unbulleted list
| {{convert|200|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} (RWD)
| {{convert|330|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} (AWD)
}}
| battery = 40 kWh ternary lithium-ion
| electric_range = {{convert|195|km|abbr=on}} (EREV, RWD)
{{convert|165|km|abbr=on}} (EREV, AWD)
| drivetrain = {{unbulleted list
| Range extender series plug-in hybrid
}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|2820|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|5020|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1945|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1775|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}{{cite web | url = https://carnewschina.com/2022/07/04/aito-m7-erev-suv-sells-20000-units-in-4-hours-in-china/|accessdate=19 October 2022 | title =AITO M7 EREV SUV sells 20,000 Units In 4 Hours In China|date=4 July 2022 }}
| weight =
| sp = uk
}}
The AITO M7 ({{Zh|s=问界M7|p=Wènjiè M7}}) is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by Seres under the AITO brand in collaboration with Huawei from 2022.{{cite web | url = https://pandaily.com/aito-m7-officially-starts-nationwide-delivery/|accessdate=19 October 2022 | title =AITO M7 Officially Starts Nationwide Delivery|date=24 August 2022 }} 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.{{Cite web |last=McDee |first=Max |date=2022-10-19 |title=AITO M7 is officially launched - luxury SUV from Huawei |url=https://www.arenaev.com/aito_m7_is_officially_launched__luxury_suv_from_huawei-news-446.php |access-date=2024-05-02 |website=ArenaEV.com |language=en-US}}
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.{{Cite web |last=Ouz |date=2023-03-10 |title=Huawei and AITO Rebrand Wenjie Cars to 'Huawei Wenjie' |url=https://www.gizmochina.com/2023/03/10/huawei-and-aito-rebrand-wenjie-cars-to-huawei-wenjie/ |access-date=2024-05-02 |website=Gizmochina}}{{Cite web |date=1 April 2023 |title=问界门店员工：已接到通知，不让叫华为问界了 |url=http://news.sina.com.cn/c/2023-04-01/doc-imynvueh7270773.shtml?cre=sinapc&mod=g&loc=26&r=0&rfunc=40&tj=cxvertical_pc_sinapc_g |accessdate=5 April 2023 |publisher=news.sina.com.cn |language=zh}}
File:2022 Seres AITO M7 (rear).jpg|Rear view
File:Aito M7 facelift 001.jpg|2023 facelift
File:Aito M7 facelift 003.jpg|2024 facelift
File:Aito M7 010.jpg|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.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Sam D. |date=2023-09-05 |title=Seres Brings Its 5 and 7 SUVs To Munich Auto Show Ahead Of European Launch |url=https://www.carscoops.com/2023/09/seres-brings-its-5-and-7-suvs-to-munich-auto-show-ahead-of-european-launch/ |access-date=2023-09-05 |website=Carscoops |language=en}}
File:Seres 7 IAA 2023 1X7A0329.jpg|Seres 7
File:Seres 7 IAA 2023 1X7A0235.jpg|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.{{cite web | url = https://www.chinapev.com/dongfeng/dongfeng-fengguang/dongfeng-fengonfengguang-580-max-is-an-enlarged-fengon-580-pro/|accessdate=15 May 2022 | title =Dongfeng Fengon(Fengguang) 580 MAX Is an Enlarged Fengon 580 Pro|date=24 July 2019 }} 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 {{convert|200|kW|hp PS|0|adj=on}} electric motor. The four-wheel-drive model adds a {{convert|130|kW|hp PS|0|adj=on}} front motor for greater traction and can accelerate from {{cvt|0 to 100|km/h|mph|0}} in 4.8 seconds with the combined output of {{cvt|449|hp|PS kW|0|disp=flip}} and {{cvt|660|Nm|lbft|0}}.{{cite web | url = https://carnewschina.com/2022/07/04/aito-m7-launched-in-china-with-449-hp-and-starting-price-of-47780-usd/|accessdate=19 October 2022 | title =AITO M7 Launched In China With 449 hp And Starting Price Of 47,780 USD
|date=4 July 2022 }}
The rear-wheel-drive AITO M7 has a battery that offers a range of {{convert|195|km|0}} compared to the {{convert|165|km|0}} of the four-wheel-drive model. Combined, the rear-wheel model has a range of {{convert|1,220|km|0}} on full fuel and full charge. The four-wheel-drive M7 model delivers an overall range of {{convert|1,100|km|0}}.{{cite web | url = https://www.gizmochina.com/2022/07/10/huawei-backed-aito-m7-electric-suv-china/|accessdate=19 October 2022 | title =Huawei-backed car maker launches the Aito M7 electric SUV in China|date=10 July 2022 }}
= Powertrain =
| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
!Drivetrain !Model !Engine !Motor !Transmission !Power output |
| rowspan="3" | EREV
|RWD | rowspan="3" |1.5 L H15RT I4 (turbo petrol) |Rear: TZ210XY584 Huawei DriveONE motor; | rowspan="3" |single speed electric motor direct drive |{{convert|200|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}}；{{convert|360|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} |
| rowspan="2" |AWD
|Front: Huawei DriveONE motor; | rowspan="2" |{{convert|330|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}}{{convert|660|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} |
| Rear: TZ210XY584 Huawei DriveONE motor; {{convert|200|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} |
Sales
| class="wikitable"
!Year !China |
| 2022 |
| 2023 |
| 2024 |
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
{{Commonscat}}
- {{Official website|https://hima.auto/wenjie/m7-new/|AITO M7}} at HIMA
- {{Official website|https://aito.auto/model/m7/|AITO M7}} at AITO
{{HIMA}}
Category:Cars introduced in 2022
Category:Mid-size crossover sport utility vehicles