The domestic version of the "Maybach GLS class", which is more than 5 meters long and 2 more flexible than the Model Y, comes with a "cinema"
In the high-end SUV market, the Maybach GLS has a higher status, although the price is not as high as the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, but the entry threshold is also more than 1.8 million, and the top model is priced at more than 3.1 million, which can completely become a status symbol and bring high-end travel experience to car owners. However, what we are going to talk about today is not this expensive imported model, but a domestic version of the "Maybach GLS", that is, the Wenjie M9, which was officially launched on December 26.
In recent years, the popularity of Wenjie automobiles in the market has become higher and higher, and the reason is not only related to the good product strength of Wenjie models, but also related to the blessing of Huawei technology and the fact that the intelligence of the whole vehicle has reached the first echelon in the industry. The Wenjie M9 is the flagship model currently deployed in the SUV market, and the pricing range has reached 469,800-569,800, which is much more expensive than the Wenjie M5 and Wenjie M7. Judging from the official data, the high pricing of the M9 did not "dissuade" consumers, but achieved a large set of more than 10,000 within two hours after the launch, Huawei Yu Chengdong said that the current reservation of the M9 has exceeded 54,000 units.
In addition, according to media reports, the company has set a sales target of 600,000 units in 2024 and plans to release the new M8 in 2024. Even if the M8 goes on sale at the beginning of 2024, the average monthly sales of the four models will have to exceed 10,000 units to achieve the sales target. However, considering that the ideal L9 priced at 450,000 units can also obtain a stable monthly sales of about 10,000 units, and the current sales performance of the M5/M7 is good, as long as the strength of the M9/M8 is not bad and full of sincerity, it is still possible to achieve the sales target of the world.
The exterior design of the M9 is not outstanding at first glance, and the overall design style can even be described as simple, with the silhouette of the front and the shape of the lamp group, which are very similar to the M7. It's just that the headlight cluster of the M9 has integrated a higher-end configuration, equipped with Huawei xPixel smart lights, in addition to conventional lighting capabilities, it can also project text, patterns, animation effects, or display different patterns when the vehicle is stationary, improving the playability of the vehicle and the sense of ritual of using the car.
The aura on the side of the body is very sufficient, and the overall silhouette is relatively regular, presenting a visual effect like most large SUVs, which is very domineering. In addition, the M9 also provides a two-tone body, with silver chrome decorative strips on the body, close-spoke wheels, etc., so that the vehicle presents an aura and luxury that is not lost to the Maybach GLS. The tail light group at the rear of the car is similar to the headlight group, and the light source of the dot matrix structure can be seen inside, and the sense of science and technology is obvious.
In terms of size, the length, width and height of the M9 are 5230/1999/1800mm, and the wheelbase is 3110mm, which is close to the ideal L9 and BMW X7, but slightly smaller than the Mercedes-Benz GLS. Of course, in the actual ride, the length of the car of more than 5.2 meters and the wheelbase of more than 3.1 meters can already meet the needs of daily riding, and the layout of 3 rows of 6 seats can ensure that each row of passengers has a spacious space for activities.
It should be noted that in the cockpit, in addition to various seat configurations, it is also equipped with the industry's first vehicle-grade projection system, which allows passengers to watch various videos on a 32-inch lifting projection screen, which is equivalent to a "cinema" in the car. There is also a HUAWEI MagLink port behind the front two rows of seats in the car, which can expand the rear equipment through the magnetic bracket, set up an independent large screen in the rear row, and realize multi-screen linkage with the help of the Huawei Hongmeng cockpit, and the whole car can be fully equipped with up to 10 screens.
In the front row of the cockpit, the M9 adopts a new integrated Huanyu triple screen design, equipped with a 12.3-inch LCD instrument panel, a 15.6-inch intelligent central control screen and a 16-inch co-pilot entertainment screen, ensuring the sense of science and technology in the cockpit. At the top of the central control screen, you can also see a raised structure, which is the light and shadow acoustic AI intelligent body "Star Ring Scatterer", and the HUAWEI SOUND SUPERIOR excellent series audio system is also integrated into it, with a total of 25 units and a power amplifier output of 2080W. There are also high-end NAPPA leather and suede headliners in the car, and the materials are equally luxurious.
Speaking of power, the M9 also provides two sets of power systems, an extended range version and a pure electric version, both of which also adopt a front and rear dual-motor layout. The EV version is equipped with a front motor with a total output of 160 kW and a rear motor with a total output of 230 kW, and is equipped with a ternary lithium battery provided by CATL, with a CLTC pure electric range of 630 km.
The M9 is also equipped with Owl enhanced steering technology, with a minimum turning radius of only 5.8 meters, which is more agile than the Tesla Model Y, and also allows novice drivers to easily control this big car.
To sum up, the comprehensive strength of the M9 is really not bad, and it shows the sincerity of the question at the software and hardware levels, and integrates a large number of Huawei technology blessings, no wonder it can quickly gain consumer recognition after listing. So, do you think that the M9 can be successful and have the same monthly sales of about 10,000 units as the ideal L9?