bahrainthismonth.com | JULY 2025 MOTORING 82 City of Speed, Bridges & Bold Moves Chongqing, China is the country’s innovation capital – a city of misty peaks, elevated highways, and constant movement – offered the perfect stage for one of the most exciting vehicles we’ve driven this year: the AITO M9. During the Cyber Media Tour, we experienced the M9 across tunnels, bridges and tight city curves. What we found was a luxury SUV that’s smart, stylish and perfectly suited not just for China’s terrain – but also for Bahrain and the wider GCC. AITO M9: Tech-Driven Design Meets Travel-Ready Comfort The AITO M9, developed by SERES in partnership with Huawei, is available as a fully electric or extended-range electric vehicle (REEV) – a smart hybrid that blends battery and fuel options, making it ideal for the Gulf’s long-distance drives without range anxiety. Its silhouette is sleek and aerodynamic, while the bold front grille and ultra-precise lighting make a strong statement. But it’s not all about looks – this is a car that performs. • Powered by Huawei’s Harmony OS, the cockpit responds to natural voice commands – for everything from navigation and AC to entertainment and sunroof control. It’s not just smart – it’s effortlessly smart, with all features designed to work with you, not around you. Built for Safety, Comfort, and Real-World Roads We tested the AITO M9 across three scenarios: city streets, scenic routes and professional test tracks. From automatic emergency braking at 120km/h to adaptive cruise control and LiDARbased smart driving, the car handled it all with calm precision. One standout feature for busy urban or mall parking? Advanced Valet Parking (AVP) – the car remembers and returns to frequently used spots. It’s these small touches that show the brand is thinking about real users and real needs. 600 horsepower, 0–100km/h in 4.3 seconds, and an effortlessly quiet ride make it perfect for city cruising or highway travel across the GCC. Intelligent Luxury for the Road Ahead Step inside, and it’s less car, more business class tech lounge. A luxury tech experience that feels intuitive and future-ready. • Zero-Gravity Passenger Seats that recline and support the body during long drives – the kind that make cross-border trips actually relaxing. • A rear-seat projector screen, turning the back row into a mini-theatre for movie nights, or even pitch presentations on the go. • Karaoke Mode with mic integration – because why not turn traffic jams into jam sessions? • No-touch entry and exit – walk up, and the car welcomes you automatically. From Mountain Roads to the Middle East: The AITO M9 is Driving the Future of Intelligent Luxury, writes Amna Syed after test driving the AITO M9 in Chongqing.
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