The Aito H5, the first model from the SAIC-Huawei collaborative 'Aito' brand, began accepting pre-orders on August 25th. During the Harmony Intelligence Autumn New Product Launch event, the Aito H5 debuted with a starting pre-sale price of $23,400 (169,800 RMB), positioning it as the first Harmony Intelligence model available under the $27,600 (200,000 RMB) price point. The vehicle is scheduled for its official launch on September 23rd.

On August 26th, Aito announced that the H5 had accumulated over 50,000 preliminary orders within just 18 hours of the pre-sale opening. This impressive demand has already triggered the first tier of customer incentives, offering a $140 (1,000 RMB) discount on the final purchase price.

At the launch event, Richard Yu, Huawei's Executive Director and Chairman of the Consumer Business Group, emphasized: "Together with SAIC, Huawei is bringing leading intelligence and safety to millions of households."

Advanced Technology and Safety Features

The Aito H5 comes equipped with HUAWEI ADS 4 advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS), which functions nationwide and promises enhanced driving comfort and stability. It features comprehensive parking capabilities, allowing it to utilize virtually any available parking space. On the hardware front, the vehicle incorporates a high-performance 192-line LiDAR and 4D imaging radar, significantly improving ADAS precision and efficiency. The H5 includes the standard HarmonyOS cockpit, featuring a responsive native infotainment system with reliable navigation data and an AI-powered XiaoYi voice assistant, delivering a driving experience that "understands both the car and the driver."

Performance and Range

The strategic partnership between SAIC and Huawei has provided the Aito H5 with substantial performance advantages. The vehicle incorporates the HUAWEI XMOTION digital chassis engine, which leverages SAIC's 70 years of chassis development expertise. It features an ultra-high-strength body coupled with an omnidirectional collision avoidance system and a supercapacitor backup power supply. The H5 is available in two powertrain configurations: extended-range electric (EREV) and all-electric (BEV). The EREV variant achieves a CLTC comprehensive range of 1,360 km, while the BEV version delivers up to 655 km (CLTC) of range with optimized energy consumption.

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