Huawei Unveils Maextro S800 Luxury Saloon Rivaling Rolls-Royce Phantom
Huawei has revealed detailed specifications for the Maextro S800, the inaugural model of its premium automotive brand developed in partnership with JAC Motor. Positioned to compete directly with ultra-luxury vehicles like the Rolls-Royce Phantom and Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the sedan is priced between RMB 1 million and 1.5 million. Deliveries are scheduled to commence in May at the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area International Auto Show. The vehicle features a modular chassis designed for enhanced safety, including stability control during high-speed tire blowouts, and incorporates advanced Level 3 semi-autonomous driving hardware such as four Lidar units. Powertrain options include a hybrid variant with an 800-volt extended-range electric vehicle battery capable of rapid charging, alongside an all-electric version. This launch represents Huawei's strategic expansion into the top-tier luxury automobile segment through its Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance, following similar initiatives by competitors like BYD and GAC. The Maextro S800 measures 5.5 meters in length, emphasizing status through its design and technological sophistication.
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Huawei Unveils Maextro S800 Luxury Saloon Rivaling Rolls-Royce Phantom
Huawei has revealed detailed specifications for the Maextro S800, the inaugural model of its premium automotive brand developed in partnership with JAC Motor. Positioned to compete directly with ultra-luxury vehicles like the Rolls-Royce Phantom and Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the sedan is priced between RMB 1 million and 1.5 million. Deliveries are scheduled to commence in May at the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area International Auto Show. The vehicle features a modular chassis designed for enhanced safety, including stability control during high-speed tire blowouts, and incorporates advanced Level 3 semi-autonomous driving hardware such as four Lidar units. Powertrain options include a hybrid variant with an 800-volt extended-range electric vehicle battery capable of rapid charging, alongside an all-electric version. This launch represents Huawei's strategic expansion into the top-tier luxury automobile segment through its Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance, following similar initiatives by competitors like BYD and GAC. The Maextro S800 measures 5.5 meters in length, emphasizing status through its design and technological sophistication.
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