Huawei and JAC Motors formally launched their luxurious flagship sedan, the Maextro S800, in China. It’s priced between 708,000 and 1,018,000 yuan (roughly 98,300–141,000 USD). Positioned as a full-size luxurious sedan, it measures at 5,480 mm lengthy, 2,000 mm broad, and 1,536 mm tall with a 3,370 mm wheelbase, surpassing the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class in measurement. Consumers can select between 4-seat and 5-seat configurations.
The Maextro S800 adopts the brand new “Zongheng Xinghan” design language, which is characterised by 4 horizontal and two vertical components. This creates a particular and dynamic entrance fascia accentuated by crystal headlights. On the rear, the sedan incorporates a nebula-themed full-width taillight meeting known as the “galaxy scroll,” which delivers an illuminated “milky method” impact at night time. The “MAEXTRO” badge attracts from the Italian phrase maestro, that means conductor or professional, emphasising the automotive’s commanding presence.
The S800 is obtainable in each pure electrical and extended-range electrical automobile (EREV) variants. The pure electrical mannequin has a dual-motor setup with 390 kW energy and a 95 kWh battery. It delivers as much as 702 km CLTC vary and ultra-fast charging from 10% to 80% in about 12 minutes.
The EREV variants mix electrical motors with a 1.5L turbo engine (115 kW) and a 65 kWh battery supporting 6C quick charging and 800V structure, charging 10% to 80% in 10.5 minutes. The twin-motor EREV matches 390 kW output, presents 400 km pure electrical vary, 1,333 km whole vary, and gas consumption of 0.09 L/100 km. The tri-motor EREV delivers 635 kW, 365 km pure electrical vary, 1,200 km whole vary, and 0.25 L/100 km gas use. All variants use Huawei’s Whale Battery 2.0 know-how.
By way of efficiency, the S800 presents 0–100 km/h acceleration in 4.3 seconds (EV dual-motor), 4.7 seconds (EREV tri-motor), and 4.9 seconds (EREV dual-motor). The braking distance from 100 km/h is 34.5 meters. With rear-wheel steering of ±12°, it boasts a good turning radius of simply 5.05 meters and a max crab-walk angle of 16°. The S800 rides on three-wheel designs, together with 21-inch “massive disc” wheels and two 20-inch multi-spoke choices. Brembo four-piston callipers handle braking with dual-chip wheel velocity sensors and an electro-hydraulic system.
The automobile adopts Huawei’s newest ADS 4 clever driving system, which options “AI trains AI” capabilities. It consists of 4 LiDAR sensors and a mixture of 32 different sensors for complete 360-degree notion and help for advanced driving situations akin to slim lane navigation, automated impediment evasion, and precision parking. It additionally has Concord ALPS 2.0 clever cockpit, and Huawei Galaxy Communication know-how.
Security is a standout focus. The S800 makes use of Huawei’s new Xuanwu security structure with a 10-horizontal and 9-vertical physique construction, 2000 MPa built-in door rings, and a 53,300 N·m/deg torsional stiffness. Over 92% of the physique contains ultra-high-strength metal and aluminium, with 24% hot-formed metal exceeding 1500 MPa. It was designed to satisfy C-NCAP five-star and C-IASI 3G+ security requirements.
Battery safety is complete, together with five-layer underbody shielding and thermal runaway containment tech. Huawei and CATL declare the battery design exceeds China’s newest security rules.
The automobile debuts the Tulindragon platform, constructed on an entire aluminium alloy chassis with a entrance double wishbone and rear five-link impartial suspension. It introduces a novel “spatiotemporal inference suspension” system that pre-adjusts for bumps and curves. Commonplace adaptive air suspension (closed dual-chamber design), CDC adaptive dampers, 4 giant hydraulic bushings, and rear-wheel steering able to ±12° adjustment are additionally included.
The cabin showcases a big panoramic entrance view with premium supplies akin to first-layer calf leather-based, imported high-grade wooden trim with seamless grain alignment, and crystal components on logos, lighting, and management knobs. The Concord ALPS 2.0 cockpit options the Huawei XHUD, an built-in three-screen panoramic show, and brilliant digital inside and out of doors rearview mirrors. 5 inside color themes can be found: daybreak brown, glow white-purple, misty white, nightfall white-brown, and night time ink brown.
Inside craftsmanship emphasises bespoke luxurious. The cabin consists of hand-polished crystal components, steel elements solid with 1mm casting precision at 1300°C, and full-grain semi-aniline leather-based with effective stitching. Wooden trim undergoes rigorous grain-matching, a rejection fee of over 99%, and a 480-hour gloss course of.
Rear passengers profit from zero-gravity seats with 20-way electrical adjustment, as much as 148.5° recline, and multi-point therapeutic massage, air flow, and heating capabilities. A novel “large comfortable display partition” between entrance and rear seats enhances privateness, mixed with a central rotary wing panel. The “Government Island” centre console consists of twin foldable aviation trays, a dual-zone temperature-controlled fridge with UV sterilisation, a fingerprint-secured protected, twin cup holders with heating/cooling, and intensive space for storing. Local weather management is zoned for 4 separate temperature areas, every independently adjustable with automated adaptation to outdoors circumstances.
Lighting is dealt with by an impartial rear passenger system that helps clever monitoring mild and gesture dimming. The panoramic starry sky roof presents three dynamic modes, together with meteor bathe results. Moreover, the automotive options clever privateness glass with gesture management for opening and shutting and a novel gesture-based door-closing operate.
The trunk house is 445L and lined with high-pile velvet for added refinement.
The audio expertise is equally high-end, with the S800 debuting the Huawei sound audio system—probably the most luxurious but below the Concord Clever Mobility lineup. It options 43 audio system, 7.5.10 impartial channels, and a peak energy output of two,920W. Key highlights embody 4 headrest speaker models per seat, 10 sky channels, adaptive sound staging algorithms, and a 45-degree retractable tweeter with a sub-40Hz bass response.
The Maextro S800 additionally options Huawei’s “Star-flash” digital automotive key system, which debuts with the upcoming Huawei Watch 5. The important thing can detect customers from 20 meters, unlock at 3 meters, and preserve precision even throughout vehicle-side actions like baggage dealing with. Huawei claims it presents over 5 instances the positioning accuracy and 6 instances the unlocking reliability of standard keys.
The primary batch of 599 models below the “Pioneer Program” will start deliveries on June 26, with mass deliveries beginning in mid-August.
