China’s Most Luxurious New Models at the Shanghai Auto Show

The latest edition of Auto Shanghai showcased an impressive leap in China’s luxury car segment as major domestic marques revealed their most sophisticated creations. Attendees witnessed four standout models, the Huawei MAEXTRO S800, NIO ET9, Yangwang U8L, and Zeekr 9X, each combining cutting edge technology with refined styling. These vehicles signal China’s readiness to compete with established premium brands and offer GCC region drivers a glimpse of the future of automotive opulence.

Huawei MAEXTRO S800: A Manifesto of Future Luxury

Huawei has entered the luxury automotive arena with its Maestro S800 model, capturing attention with a design that outshines most Chinese sedans. Engineers crafted the front grille in a dramatic style to emphasize the brand emblem, while the star-patterned headlights cast a regal ambiance during nighttime drives.

Huawei applied glossy accents to the door handles and rear cabin, enhancing the sense of opulence and elegance and immersing passengers in a seamless experience that blends comfort with refined artistry. This vehicle serves as a powerful statement from Huawei, affirming its ability to stand alongside the world’s most prestigious luxury sedan manufacturers.

NIO ET9: Revolutionising Electric Limousines

NIO continued its pursuit of electric innovation with the ET9 limousine, elevating its lineup through a battery swap system that replenishes power in under five minutes. The vehicle’s cloud connected hydropneumatic suspension adapts to road conditions in real time, delivering exceptional stability across diverse terrains. Dual electric motors provide power density on par with traditional luxury models, ensuring swift acceleration and sustained performance.

Priced from 110,000 USD (404,030 AED), the ET9 appeals to discerning drivers seeking intelligent luxury and a dynamic electric driving experience beyond the norms of mid size electric vehicles.

Yangwang U8L: Majestic Space and Style

Yangwang expanded its executive SUV family with the U8L, stretching its wheelbase to 3,250 millimeters and boosting overall length to 5,400 millimeters. The six seat interior prioritizes passenger comfort, especially in the third row, while retaining a sleek rear profile free of an external spare wheel.

A two tone finish in Obsidian Black and Sunstone Gold complements 24 carat gold badges and a choice of polished 23 inch forged wheels. Underneath, quad-motor torque vectoring and an intelligent hydraulic body control system deliver poise and agility. These features combine to position the U8L as a refined rival to established ultra-premium SUVs.

Zeekr 9X: Power of Electric Technology

The Zeekr 9X embodies the company’s ambition to deliver a full size SUV measuring 5,200 mm in length, 2,000 mm in width, and 1,800 mm in height, riding on a 3,200 mm wheelbase. It leverages a 900 V electrical architecture that boosts the state of charge from 20 % to 80 % in just nine minutes, and its battery delivers an electric range of up to 380 km under CLTC testing.

This model combines a 2.0 L internal combustion generator engine with three electric motors, yielding over 700 hp and approximately 1,200 Nm of torque. The Zeekr 9X accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in three seconds and reaches a top speed of 240 km/h. Level 3 autonomous driving comes standard via advanced NVIDIA processors and five LiDAR sensors, ensuring a future-proof driving experience in both safety and comfort.