AITO M7
Full-size luxury SUV
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The AITO M7 (Chinese: 问界M7; pinyin: Wènjiè M7) is a full-size luxury SUV produced by Seres under the AITO brand in collaboration with Huawei from 2022. It is positioned between the AITO M6 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.
| AITO M7 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Seres Auto |
| Production | 2022–present |
| Assembly | China: Chongqing |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
Initially only available in range-extended form, the M7 is also available in battery electric form beginning with the second generation.[1]
First generation (2022)
| First generation | |
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| Overview | |
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| Production |
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| Assembly | China: Chongqing |
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| Layout | |
| Related | Fengon ix7 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Electric motor | AC synchronous electric motors (Huawei DriveOne) |
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| Hybrid drivetrain | Range extender series plug-in hybrid |
| Battery | 40 kWh ternary lithium-ion |
| Electric range | 195 km (121 mi) (EREV, RWD) 165 km (103 mi) (EREV, AWD) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm (111.0 in) |
| Length | 5,020 mm (197.6 in) |
| Width | 1,945 mm (76.6 in) |
| Height | 1,775 mm (69.9 in)[2] |
| Curb weight | 2,340 kg (5,159 lb) |
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]
Rear view
2023 (facelift)
2024 (facelift)
Interior
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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]
Seres 7
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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]
Powertrain
| Drivetrain | Model | Engine (as generator) |
Motor | Transmission | Power output | Torque |
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| EREV | RWD | 1.5 L H15RT I4 (turbo gasoline) 92 kW (125 PS; 123 hp) (2022 model) 112 kW (152 PS; 150 hp) (2023 model) |
Rear: TZ210XY584 Huawei DriveONE motor; 200 kW (268 hp) |
single speed gear reduction | 200 kW (268 hp) | 360 N⋅m (266 lb⋅ft) |
| AWD | Front: Huawei DriveONE motor; 130 kW (174 hp) |
330 kW (443 hp) | 660 N⋅m (487 lb⋅ft) | |||
| Rear: TZ210XY584 Huawei DriveONE motor; 200 kW (268 hp) |
Second generation (2025)
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 The AITO M7 with its teal autonomous driving indicator lights on | |
| Overview | |
| Production | 2025–present |
| Assembly | China: Chongqing |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | Seres MF Platform |
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| Electric motor | 227 kW PMSM, 160-165 kW AC induction |
| Power output | 304–526 hp (227–392 kW; 308–533 PS) |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Range extender series plug-in hybrid |
| Battery | |
| Range | 1,350–1,625 km (839–1,010 mi) (EREV) |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,030 mm (119.3 in) |
| Length | 5,080 mm (200.0 in) |
| Width | 1,999 mm (78.7 in) |
| Height | 1,780 mm (70.1 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,530–2,680 kg (5,578–5,908 lb) |
On July 28, 2025, HIMA released official photos of the second generation AITO M7's design. The second generation M7 was officially launched on September 23, 2025.
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]
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Interior
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's Jujing battery packs supplied by CATL.[13]
The range extender version is equipped with a Seres 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-four gasoline 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][1] 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][1]
| Drivetrain | Battery | Gasoline Engine | Motor | Total power | Range | 0–100 km/h (62 mph) time | Top speed | Kerb weight | ||
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| Front | Rear | Electric | Total | |||||||
| EV RWD | 100kWh | — | — | 304 hp (227 kW; 308 PS) | 304 hp (227 kW; 308 PS) | 710 km (441 mi) | 7.8 s | 2,530 kg (5,580 lb) | ||
| EV AWD | AC induction 160 kW (215 hp; 218 PS), 277 N⋅m (204 lb⋅ft) | 304 hp (227 kW; 308 PS) | 519 hp (387 kW; 526 PS) | 635–660 km (395–410 mi) | 4.7 s | 2,635 kg (5,810 lb) | ||||
| EREV AWD | 37kWh | 1.5 L HG15T I4 118 kW (160 PS; 158 hp) |
AC induction 165 kW (221 hp; 224 PS), 243 N⋅m (179 lb⋅ft) | Permanent magnet synchronous 227 kW (304 hp; 309 PS), 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) | 526 hp (392 kW; 533 PS) | 175 km (109 mi) | 1,510 km (938 mi) | 5.2 s | 200 km/h (124 mph) | 2,600 kg (5,730 lb) |
| 53.4kWh | 255 km (158 mi) | 1,625 km (1,010 mi) | 5.1 s | 2,680 kg (5,910 lb) | ||||||
Sales
After pre-orders opened on September 5, 2025, the second generation M7 received over 20,000 orders in 10 minutes, 100,000 orders after 43 minutes,[15] 150,000 orders within 24 hours, and 230,000 orders by the 23rd of that month.[13][16][17] After the M7 launched on September 24, 2025, it received over 10,000 firm orders within 5 minutes and over 30,000 firm orders within one hour of its launch.[18][19]
Accidents
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.[26]
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.[27] 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.[28][29] 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.;[30] 21st Century Business Herald published a commentary article questioning whether Huawei's "far ahead" marketing claims were exaggerated.[31] Subsequently, the victims' families deleted their posts and requested not to be disturbed, which raised external suspicions.;[32] the aforementioned commentary article was also allegedly removed under pressure.[33] 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.[34]
