In China, Huawei takes on Rolls-Royce with the Maextro S800 limousine
If Xiaomi has made a notable entry into the automotive industry with its SU7 electric sedanHuawei has also made a place for itself, but by another means. Thus, Huawei founded the HIMA (Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance), an alliance with different Chinese automobile groups to launch several brands, including Aito with Seres, Luxeed with Chery, Stelato with BAIC and now Maextro with JAC. The latter manufacturer targets luxury and has just presented its first model, the S800.
5.48 m long, this limousine takes on the models of the oldest Chinese manufacturer Hongqibut also those of Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Mercedes-Maybach, or even the new Horch coat of arms launched by Audi in China.
All the codes of automotive luxury are there, with the option of a two-tone paint, a vertical front, imposing rims and a mass of chrome, but the line of the car is not quite classic due to its leaking stern. The configuration of the purple presentation model does not show restraint, but another example exhibited, black this time, is much more sober. It must be said that Maextro has at least avoided aping the grille of the most luxurious British cars, as Aurus was able to do.
The door handles, which are reminiscent of those fitted to the BMW i7, another of the S800's rivals, are adorned with a Milky Way-style decor, which is also found in the front headlights and the headband. rear lights. We also cannot escape the famous starry roof sky, as offered by Rolls-Royce. On the other hand, Maextro still keeps the rest of the interior of its limousine secret.
Level 3 autonomous driving to take your eyes off the road
Not a word either on the technical sheet of the model, which is assumed to be 100% electric. We simply know that the S800 will offer a level 3 autonomous driving system, allowing you to take your eyes off the road in certain circumstances. It will rely in particular on a Lidar mounted on the roof of the car.
Maextro has already opened pre-orders for its S800, with a deposit of 20,000 yuan (around 2,600 euros). Prices for the model will be between 1 and 1.5 million yuan, or between approximately 131,000 and 196,000 euros.
