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Huawei's HIMA to Launch More Than 10 New Models in 2025
Media reports say that Huawei's HIMA (Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance) will sell over 10 models in 2025, making 2025 a big production year for HIMA.
Extensive Model Lineup for 2025
The ten new models will be as follows:
| BRAND | MODEL | PRICE RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| AITO | M5 (facelifted) | 249,800 - 279,800 yuan (approximately 34,500 - 38,600 USD) |
| M7 (facelifted) | 249,800 - 329,800 yuan (approximately 34,500 - 45,500 USD) | |
| M8 (new model) | Unknown | |
| M9 (facelifted) | 469,800 - 569,800 yuan (approximately 64,800 - 78,600 USD) | |
| LUXEED | S7 (facelifted) | 249,800 - 349,800 yuan (approximately 34,500 - 48,300 USD) |
| R7 (facelifted) | 259,800 - 339,800 yuan (approximately 35,900 - 46,900 USD) | |
| STELATO | S9 EV (facelifted) | 399,800 - 449,800 yuan (approximately 55,200 - 62,100 USD) |
| S9 EREV version (new model) | Unknown | |
| MAEXTRO | S800 (new model) | Unknown |
| a second model (new model) | Unknown |
Market Performance and Sales Achievements
Till now, there are 6 models on sale under HIMA, including AITO’s M5, M7 and M9, Luxeed's S7 and R7, and Stelato's S9. It is reported that the AITO M8 will be an important model for HIMA to rival with Li Auto L9, and the car is expected to be launched in the first half of 2025.
HIMA best-sellers would be AITO M7 and M9. According to the market data, from January to October, the two models achieved a sale volume of nearly 300,000 units. Meanwhile, the flagship model AITO M9 has already surpassed the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE, becoming the sales champion for models priced above 500,000 yuan.
Strategic Market Expansion
HIMA made great achievements in 2024. HIMA has delivered 500,000 units from its establishment till October 2024, set the fastest delivery record in China automotive industry. Besides, with the launch of the models of Stelato and Maextro, HIMA is extending its lineup from sedans to SUVs, and to family use segment to luxury segment, in order to expand to a wider customer base.
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