Aito, the automotive brand jointly developed by Huawei and Seres Group, has released the first official images of its upcoming M6 sport utility vehicle, signalling an expansion of its lineup in China’s highly competitive SUV market.
Aito and Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) shared multiple exterior images and a short preview video of the M6 on Weibo on Tuesday, offering an early look at the model’s design ahead of its official debut.
The M6 adopts Aito’s established family styling, though its front-end design is closer to the entry-level M5 rather than the full-width headlight signature used on higher-end models such as the M7, M8 and M9. Huawei executive director and chairman of its consumer business group Richard Yu said on Weibo that the M6 will be officially unveiled this spring.
Aito’s current portfolio comprises the M5, M7, M8 and M9 SUVs, all offered with both battery electric vehicle (BEV) and extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrains. Based on the brand’s naming and pricing structure, the M6 is expected to be positioned between the M5, which starts at 229,800 yuan, and the M7, priced from 299,800 yuan.
Chinese media outlet LatePost reported in October that Aito plans to launch the M6 in the second quarter of 2026, targeting the 250,000-yuan family SUV segment. The report said the model will be available in both BEV and EREV variants, consistent with Aito’s broader product strategy, and will not replace the M5, which is expected to continue receiving updates.
SUVs remain the most popular vehicle category in China, driven by consumer demand for larger cabins and greater versatility. Automakers have increasingly focused on family-oriented SUVs as competition intensifies across price segments, particularly in the mid-range market where both domestic brands and international players are expanding their offerings.
