AITO to bring M8 to PH?

CHONGQING: AITO might introduce the newly-launched M8 in the Philippines.

AITO Project Manager for Asia Pacific Markets Benjamin Fan expressed the possibility of bringing the newly-revealed nameplate, saying the discussion for its eyed launch for the Philippines market has already started.

Asked on the possible timeline, Fan said that the AITO M8 might come to the Philippines sooner rather than later as they consider Philippines as one of the fastest growing automotive markets in the Southeast Asian region.

According to him, the AITO M8 is gaining popularity in its home country as the company immediately enjoyed around 80,000 units ordered during the first month after its debut last April 16.

Here are the AITO M8’s specifications as seen in China:

Aito M8 specifications

In its home country, the vehicle, which slightly shorter than its AITO M9 sibling, measures:

 

Overall dimensions (length, width, height (in millimeters [mm>)	5,190 x 1,999 x 1,795
Wheelbase (in mm)	3,105

 Its notable exterior portions include:

• LED illumination 
• Active grille 
• Power doors 
• 20-inch wheels 
• Panoramic sunroof 

Inside, the vehicle is fitted with 

• 12.3-inch LCD instrument panel
• 15.6-inch central control screen 
• 16-inch passenger screen
• Head-up display 
• Negative ion generator
• Zero Gravity Seats with (Queen Bed mode)

The current offering is powered by: 

Front motor	Asynchronous motor
Rear motor	Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Internal combustion engine	1.5-liter turbocharged, four-cylinder engine
Battery type	Lithium iron phosphate battery or ternary lithium battery
Battery capacity (in kilowatt-hour)	Up to 53.4
Pure electric range (in kilometers [km>)	Up to 310
Combined range (in km)	Up to 1526
Maximum power output (front and rear, in horsepower)	165, 227
Maximum torque (front and rear, in Newton-meters)	278, 320

Guaranteeing controllability and comfort are the following:

• Suspensions: Double wishbone independent (front), five-link independent (rear)

• Brakes: Ventilated disc-type (front and rear)

Safety, advanced driver-assist systems

• Blind spot detection and warning 
• Door open warning 
• Forward collision warning 
• Autonomous emergency braking 
• Lane departure warning 
• Lane keeping assist 
• Traffic sign recognition 
• Emergency steering assist 
• 360-degree around view monitor with transparent chassis view 
• Intelligent parking assist 
• Remote parking assist 
• Adaptive cruise assist 

Also read:

Initial Aito M9 units now in PH

Seres Auto PH opens Pampanga dealership opening

Seres Auto now in PH

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