First Official Look at the New AITO M7: What’s Changed? Still Starting at $34,972?
The upgraded AITO M7 introduces fresh styling, bigger size, improved suspension, and smarter features to stay competitive in China’s SUV market.
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The upgraded AITO M7 introduces fresh styling, bigger size, improved suspension, and smarter features to stay competitive in China’s SUV market.
The new M7 features significant exterior updates and offers both extended-range and pure electric versions, with an official launch scheduled for September.
The AITO M9, Li Auto L6, and Xiaomi SU7 led their respective segments, reflecting a market increasingly dominated by top-tier models.
China has revised ultra-luxury vehicle tax thresholds, lowering the limit to $125,000 and expanding it to include NEVs. This aims to balance consumption and tax revenue.
The AITO M8 BEV, with a 705 km range, topped June sales in its price segment, showcasing a striking new design and advanced features, debuting in August.
China’s NEV market grew 33% year-on-year in June, with BYD leading the pack; AITO M8 and Tesla Model Y stood out in SUV sales.
AITO M8 retained its lead in the RMB 400,000 ($55,800) segment with strong June sales; its BEV variant is set to launch in August.
AITO has achieved a record 700,000 cumulative deliveries in 40 months, leading premium EV sales in China, driven by strong demand for M8 and M9 models, with global expansion plans underway.
A brand-new platform and a refreshed design—can the new AITO M7 reclaim its former sales crown?
Is another triumph in store for the new release?