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From Factory Floor to Auto Show: The "Eurasian Tour with AITO" Convoy Arrives in Paris

14 Oct 2024
  • How did the "Eurasian Tour with AITO" showcase the reliability and features of AITO vehicles over 15,000 kilometers?
  • How did the AITO 9 showcase its flagship capabilities and dominate the Chinese luxury market during the "Eurasian Tour"?
  • How has the AITO 7 achieved 200,000 deliveries in 12 months by combining spaciousness, comfort, and safety?
  • What innovative features of the AITO 5 enhance both its sporty performance and urban comfort for drivers?

After traversing the Eurasian continent, the "Eurasian Tour with AITO" arrived in Paris, with its three-car model convoy demonstrating how intelligent technology can reshape the luxury mobility experience through real-world performance. On October 14th at 3:20 PM, AITO held a press conference at the 90th Paris Motor Show under the theme "Intelligence Redefining Luxury", showcasing its product lineup and technological advances, along with its vision and strategy to a global audience.

Reliability, Safety, and Range-Extender Tech

Reliability, Safety, and Range-Extender Tech

From factory floor to auto show, the "Eurasian Tour with AITO" began on September 2nd, with a convoy of AITO 9, AITO 7, and AITO 5 vehicles departing from the Super Factory in Chongqing, China. The convoy embarked on a 38-day expedition through Eurasian cities, including Xi’an, Khorgos, Almaty, Tbilisi, Istanbul, and Munich, covering about 15,000 kilometers. This journey validated the stability and reliability of AITO vehicles, witnessing the ultra-long driving range and flexible energy replenishment of the Range-extender technology—delivering the experience of a pure electric vehicle without the accompanying range anxiety. AITO's comprehensive safety features, including robust body structure, 5-layer battery insulation, and 20 active safety functions, greatly improved travel security. Notably, AITO's intelligent driving assistance technology managed over 8,800 kilometers, effectively reducing driver workload during the Tour.

Unstoppable in Every Scenario

Unstoppable in Every Scenario

During the "Eurasian Tour with AITO", AITO 9 showcased its remarkable performance in tough environments as the All-scenario Intelligent Flagship SUV. Its advanced flagship capabilities were demonstrated even in the most demanding circumstances—challenging extreme road conditions and intense temperatures, from high-altitude mountains to arid deserts. Its million-pixel intelligent headlights accurately detect oncoming drivers and selectively darken pixels to prevent high-beam blinding. The Range-extender technology achieves a WLTP comprehensive range exceeding 1200 km through an industry-leading fuel-electric conversion efficiency. The vehicle body is constructed with submarine-grade hot-formed steel in an 8-by-5 matrix body structure, offering strength exceeding 2,000 MPa. This robust design resists deformation and provides comprehensive protection to high-risk accidents, ensuring the safety of all passengers. Within nine months since its launch, it has achieved over 140,000 cumulative order commitments and delivered 100,000 units, securing the number one position for six consecutive months in the Chinese luxury market for models priced above 500,000 RMB.

Redefining Comfort and Safety in the Large-Size SUV Market

Redefining Comfort and Safety in the Large-Size SUV Market

The AITO 7 received high praise for its perfect unification of spaciousness and exceptional comfort. Positioned as the Range Extended Large-size Comfort SUV, its expansive interior easily adapts to any travel scenario, from solo skiing or surfing trips to cycling tours for two, and even family camping adventures. The six-seat version features zero-gravity seats that provide cloud-like comfort, complimented by front and rear seat massage functions that alleviate driving fatigue. Also built with submarine-grade hot-formed steel, the vehicle comes standard with eight safety airbags, and an aviation-grade 5-layer thermal insulated battery to ensure safety for the entire family. In just 12 months since its launch, AITO 7 has achieved over 200,000 deliveries, setting a new milestone in the Chinese new energy vehicle market.

Urban Sports SUV Redefining Performance and Style

Urban Sports SUV Redefining Performance and Style

The AITO 5 is a Stylish Urban Performance Mid-size Sports SUV that focuses on delivering an intelligent sporty surprise to drivers. It features a dynamic design with clean, powerful lines, concealed door handles, and continuous wing-shaped LED taillights, capturing the attention of many young consumers. Its 0-100 km/h acceleration falls within the 4-second range, powered by a full aluminum alloy chassis with front double-wishbone and rear multi-link independent suspension. As the convoy reached Eastern Europe, the staff enjoyed an exhilarating driving experience speeding across the vast plains. AITO 5 is also a comfortable urban commute vehicle, equipped with Nappa leather massage seats, along with AITO Pilot features such as automatic parking, remote parking assistance, and tracked reverse. AITO 5 has achieved over 20,000 deliveries in just four months since its launch.

Pioneering Intelligent and Sustainable Driving Solutions

Pioneering Intelligent and Sustainable Driving Solutions

AITO’s cutting-edge technology powers the intelligent and safe driving experience across its product line. Central to this is the versatile and ever-evolving AITO MF Platform, which offers four core characteristics: Intelligent Safety, Diverse Power, Versatile Space, and Smart Leadership. The platform supports multiple power options, including Super Range-extended Electric, Battery Electric, and Ultra Hybrid. It is the only platform in the industry compatible with all three new energy power systems, delivering an intelligent driving experience that is "enjoyable, convenient, and secure" for consumers.

With the support of the AITO MF Platform, the Range-extender technology is at the forefront of the industry. Disencumbered by range anxiety, AITO’s Range-extender technology achieves a thermal efficiency of 45% and a fuel-to-electric conversion rate of 3.65 kWh/L. This technology adapts to all driving scenarios, with electric power for city driving and fuel for inter-city trips, ensuring consistent replenishment. Offering "double the performance with half the fuel consumption," the system delivers power comparable to a traditional 3.0T internal combustion engine. The driving experience resembles a pure electric vehicle, featuring a quiet cabin and smooth acceleration, capable of tailoring power generation strategies based on user driving habits, optimizing NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) and cost efficiency.

The exceptional quality of AITO vehicles also stems from its intelligent manufacturing. The factory's proprietary core digital platform integrates production equipment and data, with over 3,000 robots and 100% automation in key processes, achieving industry-leading production efficiency. It features world-class blue light detection and AI visual monitoring for real-time, precise inspections, with all production data permanently stored and fully traceable. As the first to adopt a 10,000-ton level die-casting unit, the factory ensures efficient, lightweight, and safe production, enhancing product quality and efficiency.

As a high-end intelligent electric vehicle brand from China, AITO is committed to pioneering unexplored frontiers in intelligent new energy vehicles, introducing a new luxury concept combining Traditional Luxury and Technological Luxury. With the arrival of its “Eurasian Tour with AITO” convoy, AITO will embrace the global transition toward green and low-carbon solutions, staying true to its mission — "Customer pride is the company's value, customer safety is the company's lifeblood," providing consumers worldwide with high-quality, sustainable, intelligent mobility solutions.

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