AITO M9 First generation
AITO M9 (First generation) was built from 2023 to 2026. Powertrain: Gasoline range extender: 1.5 L H15RT turbo I4 (2023–2025); 1.5 L HG15T turbo I4 (2025–2026). Battery: 100 kWh NMC CATL (EV 2023–2026); 42 kWh NMC CATL (EREV 2023–2025); 52 kWh NMC C…. Layout: Battery electric: Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive; Extended-range EV: Front-engine,…. Size: 5,230 x 1,999 x 1,800 mm (L x W x H). Weight: 2340 kg.
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: JustAnotherCarDesigner, CC0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
The first generation AITO M9 was pre-released and pre-orders began on April 17, 2023 at Huawei's nova 11 series and all-scenario products launch event and launched on December 26 at Huawei's winter all-scenario products conference in China. The vehicle adopts the design concept called "Kunpeng Zhanyi", and it has a drag coefficient of 0.264 Cd for the EV version and 0.279 Cd for the EREV version. Developed in collaboration with Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA), the M9 is equipped with many technologies from Huawei, such as the HarmonyOS intelligent cockpit and Huawei ADS () 2.0 (upgraded to ADS 3.
Extended range electric
The EREV version of M9 is equipped with a 112 kW 1.5-liter turbocharged port-injected gasoline engine acting as a generator. The all-wheel drive layout is powered by two electric motors producing a total of 365 kW. The front motor provides a power output of 165 kW and 315 Nm of torque, while the rear motor provides 200 kW and 360 Nm of torque. It is available with two battery options, 42kWh or 52kWh NMC batteries from CATL, supporting maximum all-electric ranges of 225 km and 275 km respectively, while the combined range reaches 1362 km or 1402 km km.
Battery electric
The BEV version of M9 is built on an 800-volt electrical architecture which is powered by two electric motors, producing 390 kW combined. The front motor provide a power output of 160 kW and 277 Nm of torque, while the rear motor provides 230 kW and 396 Nm of torque. It is equipped with a 100kWh NMC battery pack from CATL, and has a range between 615-630. km. It has a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 4.3 seconds.
Safety
In July 2024, AITO M9 was awarded a "super" five-star safety certification from C-NCAP (2021 version) with a score of 93.9%, becoming the highest-scoring model in the history of C-NCAP.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
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Who it suits
- High-mileage or city drivers who want lower fuel use without charging.
Check before you buy
- Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
- Ask for service records: turbocharged engines are sensitive to oil changes and cool-down habits.
- Test the four-wheel-drive system (transfer case, differentials) and look for uneven tyre wear.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
Other generations of the M9
- Second generation · 2026 - present
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- M6 · 2026-present
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- M5 · 2022-present
Can I import a AITO M9 (First generation) from Japan?
By production year alone, AITO M9 (First generation) is inside the age window for Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2048); Canada (2038); United Kingdom (2033); Australia (2048). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the AITO M9 (First generation)?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: Gasoline range extender: 1.5 L H15RT turbo I4 (2023–2025); 1.5 L HG15T turbo I4 (2025–2026); battery: 100 kWh NMC CATL (EV 2023–2026); 42 kWh NMC CATL (EREV 2023–2025); 52 kWh NMC CATL (EREV 2023–2026).
How big is the AITO M9 (First generation)?
5,230 mm long and 1,999 mm wide and 1,800 mm tall, on a 3,110 mm wheelbase. For container loading, use the container packer.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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