AITO M9 crossover will be launched in Russia in the second half of 2024

MB Rus is set to introduce its latest flagship SUV, the Aito M9, to the Russian market in the latter half of 2024. This information was disclosed by Dmitry Trofimov, a representative of MB Rus, during the “Trends and Forecasts” event organized by the AUTOSTAT agency. In January 2024, MB Rus JSC, a subsidiary of the AVTODOM Group, solidified a direct distribution agreement with the Seres Group. This agreement granted MB Rus exclusive rights to import and distribute the Seres Aito M5 and M7 serial hybrids in Russia.

AITO M9

All the offered models are certified and have received approval from OTTS for vehicle supply within the Customs Union. According to China Auto Portal, the Aito M9, which was launched in China at the end of the previous year, represents Aito’s latest model. This six-seat SUV boasts dimensions of 5,230 mm in length, 1,999 mm in width, 1,800 mm in height, and a wheelbase of 3,110 mm, positioning it as a direct competitor to the Hongqi E-HS9 and Lili L9.

Even in its standard configuration, the Aito M9 comes equipped with adaptive air suspension and 21-inch wheels, with an option for 22-inch wheels at an additional cost. The flagship SUV is offered in two all-wheel-drive versions – a parallel hybrid and a fully electric vehicle.

The parallel hybrid version features a 1.5-liter gasoline turbo engine (152 hp) operating exclusively in generator mode, coupled with two electric motors producing 224 horsepower at the front and 272 horsepower at the rear. This hybrid configuration results in a total output of 496 horsepower. The M9 hybrid can be equipped with a 42 or 52 kWh battery, providing a driving range of 225 km and 275 km, respectively, when operating solely on electric power (as per the Chinese CLTC cycle). The hybrid M9 achieves a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 4.9 seconds.

The electric version of the Aito M9 boasts a 217-horsepower motor on the front axle and a 313-horsepower motor on the rear axle, delivering a total output of 530 horsepower. With a 100 kWh battery, this electric SUV achieves an impressive range of 630 kilometers (CLTC cycle) and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.3 seconds.