In the highly competitive automotive market, AITO M7 has attracted the attention of many consumers with its unique charm. Since its launch, the sales of AITO M7 have been on the rise and it has become a popular model in the field of new energy vehicles. Many consumers are impressed by the AITO M7, but have doubts when they are shopping for a car. What are the strengths of this car, and is there any room for improvement? Today, we will analyse the advantages and disadvantages of the AITO M7 to provide a comprehensive reference for owners who want to buy this car.
I. Exterior and interior: robust and atmospheric, richly equipped
(I) Appearance Design
The overall appearance of AITO M7 presents a stable and atmospheric style, which is undoubtedly attractive to those who pursue low-key and practical family users. The body lines are smooth, without over-exaggerated design elements, giving people a sense of calmness and reliability. The front face adopts a large hexagonal grille design, which not only gives the front face a more three-dimensional sense, but also makes the brand logo particularly eye-catching after lighting up, and with the penetrating LED light belt and sharp headlamps, the sense of science and technology is full at the same time, which also enhances the recognition of the whole car.
On the side of the AITO M7, the body length of more than five metres, with smooth lines, naturally extends to the rear of the vehicle, and the chrome trim on the edge of the window adds a sense of three-dimensionality while also enhancing the vehicle's sense of refinement. The hidden door handle design not only makes the side of the body look more concise, but also reduces wind resistance to a certain extent. 18-inch multi-spoke aluminium alloy wheels have an atmospheric shape, complementing the style of the whole car. At the rear of the car, the rounded and tall design, with a large spoiler and high brake lights, sporty. The integrated C-shaped design on both sides of the through tail lamps is not only unique, but also highly recognisable, allowing people to instantly recognise this as the AITO M7 even at night.The exhaust adopts a hidden bilateral dual-exit layout, which not only ensures the aesthetics, but also highlights the vehicle's high-end positioning.
However, in today's era of individualisation and fashion, the exterior design of the AITO M7 is a bit modest. Compared with some of its competitors, which focus on youthful and sporty styles, it lacks that sense of novelty that makes it stand out. For example, the new energy model of a certain brand adopts a unique sliding back shape and exaggerated body lines, attracting the attention of many young consumers. The AITO M7's design, on the other hand, is more traditional, which may make it difficult to satisfy consumers who have high demands for exterior styling.
(II) Interior Configurations
Sitting inside the car, ask AITO M7's interior to give a feeling of luxury and comfort. In terms of materials, a large area of soft materials wrapped with wood grain plate decorative parts, soft to the touch, and visually appear upscale. Some models of seats are made of leather, soft and comfortable, supportive and wrapping are good, long time ride is not easy to feel fatigue. The car is also equipped with microfibre suede, gold diamond gear knob, etc., to further enhance the luxury atmosphere of the interior.
The design of the centre console is simple and generous, and the 15.6-inch floating centre control screen is very eye-catching, with a clear screen display, smooth operation, and integration of most of the vehicle's functions, so that the car's sense of technology is full of pull. With the 10.25-inch full LCD instrument panel, the information display is rich, able to meet the driver's various needs. In addition, the car is also equipped with Huawei SOUND sound system, with a total power of 1080 watts and excellent sound quality, bringing passengers an immersive listening enjoyment.
In terms of detailed configuration, AITO M7 also has many highlights. For example, the car is equipped with dual mobile phone wireless charging panels, both of which support 50W fast charging, making it convenient for drivers and passengers to charge their mobile phones at any time. The second row of seats is extremely comfortable, not only equipped with zero-gravity seats, but also has a variety of adjustment functions, so that passengers can easily find the most comfortable sitting position. In addition, new interior colours such as Hermes Orange have been added to the car, and Schroeder Diffuser and M9-like material Schwinn seats have been used to further enhance the sense of luxury and comfort inside the car.
However, no one is perfect and no car is perfect, and the interior of the AITO M7 is not perfect either. Some of the details need to be improved, such as the texture of some plastic parts is a bit cheap, which is not in line with the overall luxury atmosphere. The design of the interior storage space is also not reasonable enough, and it is not convenient to store some frequently used items. For example, the door storage compartments are small and not very stable when placing larger water bottles. In addition, although the second row of seats is very comfortable, the third row of seats is relatively small, for taller passengers, a long ride may be a bit cramped .
2, performance and range: strong power, slightly higher energy consumption
(i) Power Performance
The AITO M7 features a supercharged powertrain consisting of a 1.5T range extender and an electric motor. This powertrain combination gives the AITO M7 outstanding power performance. The power output of the electric motor is very strong, and the acceleration time of the 4WD version is only 4.8 seconds, which is quite outstanding in its class. In the actual driving process, whether it's starting and overtaking on city roads or accelerating at high speeds, the M7 can easily cope with the situation. When you step on the accelerator deeply, you can clearly feel a strong sense of pushback, power on demand, driving experience is very smooth.
The advantage of the supercharged powertrain is that it not only solves the range anxiety problem of pure electric vehicles, but also allows the vehicle to have an efficient power performance similar to that of pure electric vehicles. In daily city driving, the vehicle can be used in pure electric mode, achieving zero emissions, quietness and energy saving; while in long-distance travelling, the range extender will start generating electricity to provide continuous power support for the electric motor, ensuring that the vehicle will not run out of power and affect driving.
However, AITO M7 is not perfect in terms of power. Some owners have reported that the range extender generates a certain amount of noise when driving at high speeds, which affects the quietness of the car to a certain extent. Compared with some high-performance pure electric models, AITO M7 may be a bit inferior in terms of extreme power output. For example, the high-performance pure electric SUV of a certain brand can reach a zero hundred acceleration time of less than 3 seconds, which is more extreme in terms of power performance.
(ii) Range
Range is a key concern for many consumers when purchasing a new energy vehicle, and the AITO M7's performance in this regard is still noteworthy. It is equipped with a 40kWh Li-ion ternary battery pack, and the pure electric range varies between different versions, reaching a maximum of more than 200km. With a full tank of fuel and a full charge, the combined range can reach a maximum of 1,300 kilometres. This means that AITO M7 does not need to be recharged or refuelled frequently, even on long-distance trips, greatly reducing users' range anxiety.
China Auto Research's test on the AITO M7 rear-drive Comfort Edition shows that the actual range reaches 1,290km on a full charge, with an average fuel consumption of 5.2L/100km, which shows that the AITO M7's range is excellent in real-world use, and its fuel consumption is also relatively low. In daily use, for most commuters, the daily commuting distance is usually within a few tens of kilometres, and the pure electric range of AITO M7 can fully meet the needs of daily commuting, and only need to charge at night to ensure the normal use of the next day, and the cost of use is relatively low.
However, the range of AITO M7 is also affected by some factors. Under the low temperature environment in winter, the performance of the battery will be reduced, resulting in a shorter pure electric range. Some owners found that the AITO M7's pure electric range attainment rate is lower in winter real-world tests. For example, in the winter test conducted by Car Knowledge, the actual range of AITO M7 4WD Intelligent Driving Extended Range Edition was only 55.3km, with a range attainment rate of only 31.6%. In addition, the vehicle's load, driving habits and the use of air-conditioning and other equipment will all have an impact on the range. If the vehicle is fully loaded with passengers and the air conditioning is switched on, the range will be reduced to a certain extent.
Intelligence and Safety: Leading Intelligence, Safe and Reliable
(I) Intelligent Cockpit
The AITO M7's Smart Cockpit is equipped with the HarmonyOS system, which provides users with a smooth and intelligent interactive experience.The 15.6-inch centre screen is clear and responsive, and the interface design is simple and intuitive, so even first-time users can get started quickly. The interconnection between the car system and Huawei mobile phones is very powerful, and through the Super Desktop function, mobile phone applications can be seamlessly streamed to the car, realising the deep integration of mobile phones and the car. For example, you can use your mobile phone's navigation, music, video and other applications directly on the car machine, without the need for cumbersome connections and settings.
Intelligent voice assistant Xiao Yi is a highlight of AITO M7 Smart Cockpit. With the ability to sense sound sources in multiple sound zones, Xiao Yi can accurately identify the voice commands of passengers in different positions in the car and achieve full-duplex continuous dialogue. Whether it's adjusting the air conditioning temperature, opening the windows, checking the route, or playing music, Xiao Yi can quickly respond and complete the operation just by moving its mouth. Moreover, Xiaoyi also supports offline voice navigation, which can still provide users with accurate navigation guidance when there is no network signal. In addition, AITO M7 also adds new functions such as XiaoYi Smart Fuelling, Whispering Smart Scene, and XiaoYi Photo, further enhancing the user experience.
However, the AITO M7's intelligent cockpit is not perfect. Although the car system is smooth overall, it occasionally lags when running multiple complex applications at the same time. In addition, the accuracy of the intelligent voice assistant Xiaoyi leaves something to be desired when recognising some voice commands with accents.
(ii) Intelligent Driving Assistance
AITO M7 is equipped with Huawei's self-developed ADS 2.0 Advanced Intelligent Driving System, which integrates 11 cameras, 12 ultrasonic radars, 3 millimetre-wave radars, and 1 LiDAR to achieve all-round environment awareness. In real driving, the performance of the Intelligent Driving Assistance System is remarkable. The Adaptive Cruise Control function can automatically adjust the speed according to the speed of the vehicle in front of the vehicle to maintain a safe following distance, which can effectively reduce driver fatigue during long-distance driving. The Lane Centring Assist function allows the vehicle to stay in the centre of the lane at all times, avoiding the vehicle deviating from the lane.
AITO M7's Intelligent Driver Assistance System can also cope with complex road conditions. For example, when the vehicle in front of you suddenly slows down or changes lanes, the system can react quickly by automatically braking or adjusting the vehicle speed to avoid a collision. When driving at night, the system's sensors are still able to accurately identify pedestrians, vehicles and obstacles on the road, providing reliable safety for the driver.
However, the Intelligent Driver Assistance System is, after all, only an assistive tool and cannot completely replace the driver's attention and operation. Feedback from some users indicates that the system may misjudge or fail to work properly in certain special scenarios, such as when encountering road construction or unclear signage. Therefore, when using the Intelligent Driver Assistance System, the driver still needs to maintain a high degree of vigilance and be ready to take over the vehicle at any time.
(iii) Safety Features
In terms of safety features, AITO M7 does quite well. It adopts a cage-type body structure and uses the industry's strongest submarine-grade high-strength steel, with submarine-grade hot-forming steel accounting for 24.4%, high-strength steel and aluminium alloy accounting for 80.6%, and CBS composite body materials, which greatly enhances the body's bending resistance and crash safety performance. In the crash test, AITO M7 achieves excellent standards in three dimensions: occupants, pedestrians and auxiliary safety.
The vehicle is also equipped with a wealth of active safety features, such as forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning and blind spot monitoring. These functions can monitor the environment around the vehicle in real time, issue timely warning and take corresponding measures before the occurrence of danger, effectively reducing the probability of accidents. For example, the forward active safety (AEB) function can stabilise emergency braking even at speeds up to 90km/h, significantly reducing dangerous situations such as ghost probes and door openings.
In addition, the battery of AITO M7 also adopts five-structure safety design, five-layer electric core safety coating and three special heat shock explosion-proof technologies, together with the cloud-based BMS battery management system for real-time monitoring and analysis to ensure the safety of the battery. The car is equipped with 8 airbags as standard, which can provide all-round safety protection for drivers and passengers.
V. Space and Comfort: Spacious, Comfort is Poor
(I) Ride Space
AITO M7 is positioned as a medium-large SUV, with dimensions of 5020mm in length, 1945mm in width and 1775mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2820mm. Such dimensions provide a relatively spacious riding space inside the car. The interior has a 6-seat layout with independent access to the seats, making it easy for passengers to get in and out of the car. After the front and second row seats are adjusted to the right position, the third row passengers can also have a certain amount of legroom without feeling too cramped. The second row is equipped with two independent seats, which not only have ample legroom, but also support electric adjustment and are equipped with a four-way leg rest, which can increase the force area between the human body and the seat, further enhancing the comfort of the ride.
However, the AITO M7's ride is not flawless. The cushion length of the third-row seats is short, which does not provide enough support for the legs and makes it easy to feel fatigued when riding for a long time. Moreover, when the second-row seats are adjusted to a more backward position, it becomes less convenient to get in and out of the third row. In addition, although the overall space inside the car is spacious, compared with some competitors in the same class, AITO M7 is slightly less flexible in space. For example, a brand's mid-size SUV has a more diverse way of putting down the seats, which creates an almost flat boot space, making it easy to load large items.
(ii) Comfort features
AITO M7 has made great efforts in terms of comfort features. The seats are wrapped in leather, with soft padding and comfortable touch. Both the front and rear seats support electric multi-angle adjustment and are equipped with heating, ventilation and massage functions, providing passengers with a comfortable driving experience in both hot summer and cold winter. The second row is also equipped with the industry's first commercially available AITO zero-gravity seat, which adopts zero-pressure-awareness ergonomic design, allowing the body to lie down almost in a reclined state and the spine to relax naturally through large-angle adjustments and retractable leg rests, which can effectively alleviate physical and mental stress and fatigue, and the user can open it by voice or one-touch to realise the most comfortable zero-gravity seating position.
The vehicle also performs well in terms of NVH, adopting three-sided double-layer soundproof glass, together with active noise reduction, whole-vehicle airtightness protection, multi-layer chassis vibration isolation and other quiet technologies, to create a concert hall-level quiet space. The noise inside the car is as low as 35dB at idle speed, and even at 120km/h high speed, the noise inside the car is only 64dB, creating a quiet and smooth environment inside the car. In addition, the M7 is equipped with front and rear dual air-conditioning boxes and a large rear air-conditioning touch screen, which keeps the interior at a suitable temperature at all times.
However, some users feedback that the comfort features of AITO M7 also have some problems in actual use. For example, the massage function of the seats is not strong enough to achieve the desired relaxation effect. Moreover, the cooling effect of the air-conditioning inside the car is sometimes insufficient in high-temperature environments, affecting the comfort of the ride. In addition, although the vehicle's overall sound insulation effect is good, but in high-speed driving, you can still hear some wind noise and tyre noise, the quietness of the car has a certain impact .
VI. Summary: Outstanding strengths, obvious shortcomings
To sum up, AITO M7 has outstanding advantages and obvious shortcomings. It has a stable and atmospheric appearance, luxurious interior, rich configuration, strong power, good range, intelligent cockpit and intelligent driver assistance system is one of the highlights, and the safety configuration is very well in place, which can provide reliable protection for the drivers and passengers.
However, the AITO M7 lacks novelty in exterior design, interior details and storage space design need to be optimised, the powertrain has a noisy range extender at high speeds, the range is affected by low temperatures and other factors, there are minor problems with the intelligent cockpit and intelligent driver assistance system, the ride space is not flexible enough, and there is room for improvement of the comfort features in actual use.
If you are pursuing the intelligent experience of the vehicle, have high requirements for power and range, and don't care too much about the personalisation of the vehicle's appearance and some minor flaws in the details, then the AITO M7 is not a bad choice. However, if you have high expectations for the vehicle's exterior design, interior details and flexibility of the ride space, then before making a purchase decision, we recommend that you compare several models in the same class and weigh the pros and cons before making a decision. We hope this article has helped you gain a more comprehensive understanding of the AITO M7, so that you can make a more informed choice when purchasing a vehicle.
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