Is the best SUV within a million, not just talking about it, the market feedback is the most powerful proof, as of March 1, the cumulative number of orders for the Wanjie M9 has exceeded 50,000 in just 62 days since its launch, this is the best proof. Is the Wanjie M9 in the store hard to find or is there plenty of stock? Let’s take a look.
Design is the soul of a car, and the design concept of the WENJIE M9 captures the preferences of consumers. It is spacious and full of presence. The layout and handling of the body lines reflect the ultimate, simple, and pure design concept. The WENJIE M9 is the first full-size flagship SUV from Hongmeng Zhihang, following the aesthetic principles of “ultimate, simple, and pure.” It pays extreme attention to detail and eliminates any unnecessary details.
The design inspiration of the Wuling Hongguang M9 comes from the “Kunpeng spreading its wings,” which is a very avant-garde and bold attempt. The front of the car presents a full posture and looks more stretched, while also adopting the integrated structure commonly used in new energy vehicles. The extended-range model retains the active opening and closing intake port at the bottom. There are also air guide slots on both sides, which can be said to be quite comprehensive in terms of aerodynamics.
The focus of the front face is the headlights, and the M9’s headlights are worth mentioning. It is no longer just a simple lighting tool. The M9 integrates millions of pixel headlights HUAWEI XPIXEL, ADB, AFS headlights, intelligent interaction matrix lights, aerodynamic air curtains, and more. For example, when charging, the headlights can display the remaining charging time; when camping outdoors, they can also play the role of a smart projector, allowing you to comfortably watch the big screen in the car, adding to the comfort.
Turning our attention to the side of the car, the design of the WENJIE M9’s body takes into account the low drag performance, using a light plastic curved surface design that appears clean, pure, and delicate under various lighting conditions. Achieving a drag performance of 0.264Cd/0.279Cd. At the rear of the vehicle’s C-pillar, it highlights the wide and full design elements, which are thick and just right, with a looming sense of power. The body size of the WENJIE M9 reaches 5230/1999/1800mm, with a wheelbase of 3110mm. The display car is equipped with 22-inch tires of unequal width front and rear, with the front tire size being 265/40 R22 and the rear tire reaching 285/40 R22. Of course, this is an optional feature that costs 1.5W to satisfy a stronger visual experience, while the factory-equipped tires are 21 inches, completely based on personal preference.
The M9 offers five exterior color options inspired by nature: “Pasture Green,” “Gilded Black,” “Danxia Orange,” “Yadan Black,” and “Galaxy Blue.”
Take a look at the rear of the car, the rear of the Wey M9 looks very full and heavy, matching its full-size flagship positioning, and continuing the simple and delicate design. Under the sporty rear wing, there is not only a hidden camera for the streaming rearview mirror, but also cleverly covers the rear wiper, making the rear windshield area look very clean and neat. The matching silver bottom plate also enhances the decorative effect. The key point is the taillights, which are more interactive, such as displaying different themes based on programming when waiting at traffic lights or changing lanes.
Turning to the interior, the cabin of the Wey M9 also focuses on detail, starting from the user’s real needs and feelings, returning as much space as possible to the user, providing a versatile space for the user to choose from, and at the same time having a luxurious atmosphere, paying attention to every visible and touchable detail.
The M9 interior adopts a symmetrical layout, and the most eye-catching feature is the integrated triple screen. It looks extremely transparent while also maintaining a sense of grandeur and luxury. It is also a manifestation of the skyline design that runs through the interior and exterior, bringing a wide view and great enjoyment. The dual-ring cockpit design integrates technology with a balanced and luxurious style, and the overall embracing lines extend from the center console to the door panels, creating a rich visual sense.
This is a one-piece three-screen system, consisting of a 12.3-inch LCD instrument panel, a 15.6-inch intelligent central control screen, and a 16-inch co-pilot entertainment screen, each with its own functions. It supports HDR Vivid mode and adaptive light sensing adjustment, displaying details and colors perfectly. Together with the new HarmonyOS 4 smart cockpit, seamless switching between multiple screens and the whole car viewing experience can be achieved with a three-finger swipe.
As the flagship model, the interior naturally adopts top-notch materials and workmanship, which can be said to be luxurious in every aspect. The center console, door panels, and seats are all made of high-grade NAPPA leather, with natural white rattan wood used for the central armrest and door panels, as well as a large amount of crystal material. The high-frequency unit located in the middle above also adopts a crystal design, with dynamic and color-changing features. The WENJIE M9 also offers three interior color schemes, namely “Wangshu Apricot”, “Moon Shadow Gray”, and “Red Tea Orange”, catering to personalized combinations and creating a high-end atmosphere in three different styles.
In terms of audio-visual entertainment, the WENJIE M9 is very generous, equipped with the industry’s first car-grade projection system and the industry’s brightest and widest color gamut car-grade projector, with a 32-inch retractable projection screen, supporting one-key viewing mode and Huawei’s smart remote control. Perfectly replicating the cinema viewing experience may sound mysterious, but at least in terms of actual experience and feeling, there is a noticeable improvement compared to staring at the small screen in the front row. In addition, it has also obtained the Rhein eye comfort certification and the Swiss SGS anti-dizziness certification, but it is still not recommended to watch for a long time while driving.
Another highlight is the overall sound performance of the M9, which is equipped with the new HUAWEI SOUND outstanding series. It features flagship hardware configuration with 25 professional-grade speakers, including 7 surround sound channels, 1 subwoofer channel, and 4 sky sound channels, supporting 2080W power amplifier output. The sound effects are stable, clear, with a wide sound field and powerful bass, especially in the movie-watching experience, the effect is very explosive.
These effects are also benefited from perfect tuning, the star ring scatterer located on the center console integrates light, sound technology, and AI intelligence. As the center tweeter unit of HUAWEI SOUND speakers, Schroeder acoustic scattering technology is applied for the first time in the automotive field, making the sound field more uniform.
HUAWEI SOUND brings a new dimension to in-car audio with 3D sound. The music content in HUAWEI Music is adapted to strip the sound elements, analyze the spatial position, and restore the spatial effect, adding angle and distance characteristics to the sound. Voice control and sound field control technology transform the entire car speaker system into a silencer, creating an independent multi-sound zone experience for each passenger. The driver can enjoy the headrest sound system with 2 speakers and 7.1.4 channel rendering, providing a better surround, immersive, and enveloping experience. HUAWEI’s expansion features are also present in the WENJIE M9, with full HUAWEI MagLink and independent screens in all three rows. HUAWEI MagLink in the car allows for seamless connection of multiple devices, creating a seamless MatePad on-board experience for users.
Now let’s take a look at the spatial performance of the M9 in the field of questions. Based on the luxury D-class platform, it adopts an all-aluminum chassis and integrated die-cast body, with the aluminum alloy body accounting for more than 80% of the volume. Through targeted optimization of core components such as the power battery pack, chassis suspension, and range extender, it has achieved extreme control, safety, and comfort, while also bringing a larger space for superior enjoyment.
Looking at another set of data, the total space in the front, middle, and rear rows of the WENJIE M9 cabin reaches 2725mm. The front row space is 1045mm, the second row space is 1060mm, and the third row space is 950mm. The visibility and sense of space are comparable to mainstream MPV models, perfectly meeting the needs of multiple people traveling at the same time. Thanks to the advantages of integrated die-cast body, the WENJIE M9 is the first SUV to achieve the same flat floor as an MPV, with no steps for the third row to enter and exit, making the posture and seating experience more relaxed when getting in and out of the car.
Although not an MPV, the car’s storage space is equally important. After all, it may need to accommodate multiple people and their belongings. The Wey M9 has up to 41 interior storage spaces, including a fully enclosed central storage compartment, a privacy storage box for the driver, and a dedicated side cabinet for the passenger. The engineers have maximized the interior space. The M9’s trunk storage space is flexible, with a 120mm adjustable electric sliding rail, and a maximum storage volume of 716L, enough to accommodate 14 20-inch suitcases to meet the needs of the whole family.
The Wanjie M9 adopts a 2+2+2 six-seat layout, but the Wanjie M9 advocates for each seat to be comfortable, with all seats supporting heating and electric adjustment, and the front, middle, and rear rows being configured uniformly. Zero-gravity seats, equipped with heating, ventilation, and massage functions, with electric leg and lumbar support adjustments in four directions, combined with the industry’s first horizontal adaptive dual armrest function, maximally satisfying the body’s relaxation and posture needs. On the basis of a flat floor, the Wanjie M9 offers 3, 4, 5, and 6-seat flexible seating modes, which can be freely combined to meet the needs of all travel scenarios.
In addition, the Shuyun double enjoy seat, the queen’s exclusive co-pilot is not missing, using Huawei’s patented technology of seat separation, foldable, stretchable, dual enjoy mode switch with one key, also supports voice control.
The best SUV chassis in the ten million range naturally has a great origin. The M9 body is large, but it adheres to a good driving and solid foundation. It uses a full aluminum alloy chassis, front double wishbone + rear multi-link suspension system, all models come standard with a closed air suspension and CDC variable damping shock absorbers, and the body height has 5 intelligent adjustments, balancing comfort and handling.
In addition, the WENJIE M9 also uses the “Tuling Intelligent Chassis”. The Tuling Intelligent Chassis integrates HUAWEI MFSS multimodal fusion perception system and self-developed technology, scanning the road surface 20 times per second and adjusting 100 times per second with adaptive active suspension to cope with changes in different road conditions. Paired with the new HUAWEI DATS, it can achieve precise control of vehicle torque, improve road slip, and solve the problem of inconsistent energy recovery. Dynamic adaptive torque adjustment within 4ms can adapt to more dynamic driving scenarios and improve stability during high-speed cornering.
In terms of power, the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV M9 offers two power systems, the extended range version and the pure electric version, both using a front and rear dual-motor layout. The pure electric version has a maximum power of 160kW for the front motor and 230kW for the rear motor, equipped with a 97.682kWh ternary lithium battery from CATL, with a pure electric range of 630km under CLTC conditions. The extended range version uses a 1.5T engine with a thermal efficiency of 41% and a maximum power of 112kW. The maximum power of the dual motors is 165kW and 200kW respectively. The ternary lithium battery is standard with a 42-degree battery, achieving a comprehensive range of 1362km under CLTC conditions, with a pure electric range of 225km; an optional 52-degree battery version is also available, achieving a comprehensive range of 1402km under CLTC conditions, with a pure electric range of 275km, at an additional cost of 20,000 yuan (2780$).
Finally, let’s look at the endurance and energy replenishment. The Jiemai M9 is equipped with the new Huawei “Whale” 800V high-voltage battery platform, with ultra-long endurance and ultra-fast energy replenishment. It is equipped with the thinnest 800V battery pack in the industry, which can support high-power high-voltage super fast charging. The highest charging power can reach 320kW, and the endurance can be increased by 150km in 5 minutes of charging, making energy replenishment more convenient.
Summary: Since the launch of the M9, the orders have been impressive. During the Spring Festival, Yu Chengdong personally drove back home to promote the M9 once again. In terms of terminals, the M9’s comprehensive adaptability and higher quality are attracting more customers to the store. Currently, the M9 will begin large-scale deliveries nationwide. Can we guess whether the M9’s sales volume in this niche market will also lead by a wide margin?