AITO M8 Unveiled at 2025 GBA Auto Show

On May 31, 2025, the AITO M8 made its official debut at the 2025 Greater Bay Area Auto Show. At the same event, the M9 five-seater with zero-gravity seats began deliveries. Positioned as a smart flagship family SUV, the AITO M8 has already launched on the market with a price range of ¥359,800 to ¥449,800 (approximately $49,600–$61,900).

Elegant Exterior with Kunpeng Design Language

The AITO M8 features a newly evolved "Kunpeng Soaring" design language, staying true to AITO’s design philosophy of simplicity, purity, and elegance. The SUV avoids harsh angles, using smooth contours and geometric lines for a refined and graceful presence. It comes in six color options: Golden Black, Warm Cloud White, Galactic Blue, Wilderness Green, Aurora Glow, and Galaxy.

At the front, a wide enclosed grille anchors the vehicle’s bold presence, flanked by the signature “Flying Wing” LED light strip. The integrated star nebula headlights include high/low beam LEDs with lenses, AFS, DLP smart projection lamps, and dynamic breathing light effects, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality.

Spacious Body and Sophisticated Details

Measuring 5190mm in length, 1999mm in width, and 1795mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3105mm, the M8 offers flexible 5-seat and 6-seat layouts. A strong shoulder line runs the length of the vehicle, contributing to its robust profile.

Half-hidden door handles are paired with a CPM redundant power supply module and a mechanical unlocking structure, emphasizing safety and structural reliability.

Rear Design and Smart Lighting

The rear of the M8 is clean and solid, with a tightened rear window and wide tail section creating a grounded silhouette. A new ISD interactive tail light adds unique city-themed lighting animations, enhancing visibility and making the vehicle instantly recognizable at night.

Premium Interior with Smart Comfort

The cabin adopts a dual-wraparound design and offers four interior themes. White Sand Apricot and Scarlet Orange are standard, while Amber Brown and Nebula Red are available as upgrades. The use of premium soft-touch fabrics and matte silver chrome accents creates a soothing and luxurious atmosphere. Eco-friendly baby-grade skin-friendly materials are used throughout the cabin.

Cutting-Edge Intelligent Cockpit

The dashboard features a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 15.6-inch central smart screen, and a 16-inch passenger entertainment display. Powered by HarmonyOS 4, the interface maintains a mobile-like flat card-style layout. The system emphasizes control center layout optimization and introduces a customizable toolbar, improving safety and interaction.

Advanced Driver Assistance System

The M8 is equipped with a 360-degree integrated perception system, including a top-mounted 192-line LiDAR, a high-precision solid-state LiDAR, a matrix of 4D millimeter-wave radars, corner radars, 11 HD cameras, and 12 ultrasonic sensors—totaling 30 perception modules. This setup ensures all-weather recognition of dynamic and static objects, even in rain, fog, and dust, enhancing the vehicle's safety in complex environments.

Flexible Seating with Zero-Gravity Technology

Available in both six-seat (three-row) and five-seat (two-row) versions, the M8 ensures comfort across all variants. The six-seat version includes standard zero-gravity seats in the rear right position, while the five-seat variant offers semi-zero-gravity seating. Front seats support memory functions, ventilation, heating, and massage. Rear seats are sculpted for ergonomic support, and the six-seater’s cabin length reaches 3510mm, with a remarkable 67.6% space utilization rate.

Hybrid Powertrain with Impressive Range

The AITO M8 uses an extended-range hybrid powertrain featuring a 1.5T engine and dual electric motors. The range extender delivers a maximum output of 118kW (160 hp), while the front and rear electric motors provide 165kW and 227kW respectively.

Two battery pack options are available: a 37kWh lithium iron phosphate battery and a 53.4kWh ternary lithium battery. The CLTC-rated pure electric range is 201km and 310km, while the combined driving range reaches 1405km and 1526km—suitable for both daily commuting and long-distance travel.