On September 10, 2024, Huawei launched the Wanjie M9 five-seat version at the Extraordinary Brand Ceremony and HarmonyOS Smart Mobility product launch. Three models are available, priced between 469,800 and 569,800 yuan (79990$). Customers who place an order now can receive 10,000 yuan (1400$) in optional equipment credits and a 20,000 yuan (2810$) ADS driving package subsidy. They will also get a customized trunk storage box worth 10,000 yuan (1400$) and a 5,000 yuan (700$) comfort driving gift package. Starting today, users can book test drives through over 600 offline locations, the Huawei Mall 3D online car viewing, HIMA official website, AITO official website, My Huawei App, and AITO App. The Wanjie M9 five-seat version offers a Pioneer Program for ordering users, limited to 1,000 participants. The program will begin vehicle shipments and deliveries before October 1, 2024. Large-scale deliveries will start in mid-October. See the official announcement for details.
The Wanjie M9 features Huawei’s million-pixel smart projection headlights. It uses dual-reflector lens technology for ultra-close welcome projections. The upgrade introduces the smart welcome light phrase “Phoenix Dances in the Sky.” This phrase symbolizes good fortune. Users can also choose the phrase “Kunpeng Spreads Its Wings.” OTA updates will add more light phrases, enhancing the travel experience. Additionally, the Wanjie M9 introduces VPD parking light phrases. In VPD parking scenarios, the smart projection headlights can display interactive phrases like “Yielding” and “Waiting.” These phrases inform others of the vehicle’s intentions and guide pedestrians and vehicles safely.
The Wenjie M9 features the Huawei AR-HUD system. It offers a 2K high-definition resolution and displays a 75-inch screen area. The UX interface upgrades enhance information display and improve visual quality. The M9’s projection system also upgrades its functions. In parking mode, the seat positions adjust automatically. A remote control adds convenience. The Wenjie M9 runs on HarmonyOS 4. The control center interface optimizes significantly. Over 90% of common functions are accessible with one touch. Visual quality improves further. With Huawei’s Ark Engine, the M9 enables innovative interactions. Users can switch seamlessly between the co-driver screen, projection screen, central control screen, AR-HUD, and smart headlights. New features allow video viewing on the AR-HUD and gaming on the smart headlights. This creates a smooth experience with cross-screen interaction and connectivity throughout the vehicle.
The Wanjie M9 features the Huawei Tuling platform. Smart algorithms enhance high-performance hardware. With the Huawei DriveONE intelligent electric drive system, the M9 upgrades its comfort braking function. Users enjoy smooth daily braking, stable frequent braking, and steady hill starts. The Wanjie M9 also introduces a new owl turning mode. This mode allows easy U-turns on icy, snowy, or gravel roads. It improves maneuverability in extremely narrow spaces.
The Wanjie M9 features industry-leading hardcore safety. Its ultra-strong Xuanwu body uses integrated casting technology. This significantly boosts torsional stiffness. The submarine-grade hot-formed steel provides unmatched strength. The 11-grid threshold beam design and the eight-horizontal, five-vertical Xuanwu structure offer multiple protections against various impacts. The Wanjie M9 received the C-NCAP’s only super five-star safety certification. It also became the first model to pass the TOP Safety dual-direction safety test for the passenger side. The Wanjie M9 upgrades its active safety capabilities. It comes equipped with the all-direction collision avoidance system CAS 3.0. The forward AEB enhances its ability to detect oncoming vehicles and crossing pedestrians or non-motorized vehicles. It adds road surface adaptive AEB to improve collision avoidance on wet or snowy roads. The lateral active safety features enhanced automatic emergency evasion eAES, allowing simultaneous braking and evasion. The rear active safety now includes recognition for children’s ride-on toys. Additionally, it has a multi-layered mechanism to prevent accidental acceleration, making driving safer.
During the press conference, Yu Chengdong announced that the Wenjie M9 and the entire Hongmeng Intelligent Driving lineup will receive the HUAWEI ADS 3.0 upgrade starting today. This upgrade features a new end-to-end architecture. It uses a PDP decision neural network for pre-decision making and planning, enhancing the driving experience. A new safety network ensures minimum safety standards. HUAWEI ADS 3.0 offers smoother tracking and gentler lane changes. It enables advanced intelligent driving experiences, allowing users to navigate nationwide roundabouts and park from spot to spot. In August 2024, HUAWEI ADS achieved over 200 million kilometers of new intelligent driving mileage in a single month. Good intelligent driving is visible. HUAWEI ADS 3.0 integrates deeply with AR-HUD. It upgrades user interactions in intelligent driving scenarios. New features include countdowns for traffic lights, turn signals, all-direction safety warning lights, lane change obstacles, lane change confirmations, and deceleration effects. For human-driven scenarios, it adds a real-time view of lateral blind spots. When turning or changing lanes, AR-HUD displays a 37-inch video of the lateral blind spot. Additionally, in human-driven turning and U-turn scenarios, AR-HUD introduces a dynamic effect of the Kunpeng spreading its wings, adding more fun and personality.
HUAWEI ADS 3.0 upgrades parking capabilities. It supports destination arrival and target space selection. Passengers can exit the vehicle and walk away. The vehicle parks itself without waiting. The system uses a multi-factor detection model. The AITO M9 accurately identifies low obstacles like curbs. Parking assistance becomes smarter. HUAWEI ADS 3.0 also detects obstacles occupying parking spaces. Users can simply unlock or remove cones. The vehicle parks automatically. No need to get in and out repeatedly. This saves time and adds convenience. Additionally, the parking valet service offers customization. AITO M9 users can join the parking valet pioneer program. They can request valet service for their community parking lot and enjoy early access.
The new Wanjie M9 five-seater offers 3500mm of total passenger space. The second-row legroom expands to 1985mm, surpassing competitors. Its interior features quilted craftsmanship and premium materials like Nappa leather and natural wood. All models come standard with Shuyun seats, which include heating, ventilation, and massage functions. The second-row seats have four-way electric leg rests, adjusting up to 75°, and seatbacks tilt up to 43°. Soft headrests, lumbar support, and leg cushions enhance comfort, rivaling zero-gravity seats. The front passenger seat folds flat with one button, allowing for expanded second-row seating. The dual beach chair mode, combined with a large projection system, creates a cozy viewing space. The front cabin features a well-designed central storage area. It includes dual 50W wireless fast charging, 66W wired fast charging, cup holders, a tissue box area, hidden armrest storage, and a dual-temperature cooler. This setup meets daily high-frequency needs. The back of the front seats includes two suede small tables, offering a delicate touch and sturdy durability for family needs. The spacious trunk easily accommodates four 28-inch suitcases, one golf bag, and more, catering to family travel and camping storage. The trunk cover features dual hidden compartments with capacities of 56L and 20L for private items. The trunk has a one-button height adjustment function for easy loading and unloading. Standard features include a hard cover, dual sliding tracks, and a custom storage box, luggage limiter, leather lumbar support, and leather leg cushion. Optional accessories like a multifunctional loading tray and mountain-sea seating enhance customization for various travel scenarios.
The AITO Wenjie M9 offers five interior color options. It comes standard with Moonlight Gray and Red Tea Orange. Customers can choose from Wanshu Apricot and two new designs: Truffle Brown and Amber Brown. These new colors will also launch with the six-seat version of the Wenjie M9. Yu Chengdong, Executive Director of Huawei Group and Chairman of Terminal BG and Intelligent Automotive Solutions BU, stated, “The AITO Wenjie M9 is a phenomenal product that everyone loves. We bring new luxury through technology. Today, the Wenjie M9 upgrades its intelligence and experience. The five-seat version offers versatile space for a versatile life. It delights both the user and the self, making it a new luxury choice for everyone.”