M-Tech officially opened pre-orders for the M817 at the 2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Auto Show, with a starting price of 370,000 yuan. The vehicle features Huawei ADS 5 advanced intelligent driving and HarmonyOS Cockpit 5, targeting the mid-to-large hardcore off-road SUV segment. The integration of off-road capability and intelligent systems signals China's entry into the era of smart hardcore off-roaders.
Auto Show Debut: Hardcore Off-Road Meets Advanced Intelligence
On the opening day of the 2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Auto Show, M-Tech unveiled the M817 pre-order pricing. The 370,000-yuan starting point places this mid-to-large hardcore SUV directly into the premium consumer segment. Pre-order benefits include lifetime free OTA updates and the first year of advanced intelligent driving subscription.
The show car featured a matte military green finish, with overall length exceeding 5.1 meters and wheelbase approaching 3 meters. The body-on-frame construction remains, paired with front and rear double wishbone independent suspension plus air suspension, allowing ground clearance to adjust between 150mm and 290mm.
Huawei ADS 5: First Advanced Driving System for Off-Road
The M817 is the first vehicle to carry Huawei ADS 5, optimized specifically for off-road scenarios:
- LiDAR and vision fusion perception accuracy improved to centimeter-level in off-road conditions
- Automatic recognition and switching across 8 terrain modes including sand, mud, and rock
- Full autonomous takeover for narrow-path U-turns and steep-gradient descent
- Highway and urban NOA both fully supported
The Huawei-M-Tech collaboration began in 2025. Both sides jointly committed over 2,000 engineers across 18 months to adapt advanced driving for off-road environments. HarmonyOS Cockpit 5 brings in-cabin interaction in line with consumer-grade smart terminals.
Powertrain and Off-Road Specifications
| Parameter | M817 Data | Class Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 142kWh | 100-120kWh |
| CLTC range | 850km | 600-700km |
| Combined motor power | 800kW | 400-550kW |
| 0-100km/h | 3.9s | 5-7s |
| Max climb angle | 100% (45°) | 60%-80% |
| Wading depth | 900mm | 700-800mm |
Both EREV and pure-electric versions are available for pre-order. The EREV uses a 1.5T range extender, delivering 280km pure-electric range and over 1,200km combined range. The pure-electric version supports 800V high-voltage fast charging, adding 300km of range in 10 minutes.
Market Positioning and Competitive Landscape
Key competitors include the Tank 700 Hi4-T and Yangwang U8. The M817's unique edge lies in the completeness of Huawei's intelligent driving ecosystem:
- ADS 5 urban drivability significantly exceeds existing off-road models
- HarmonyOS Cockpit 5 enables seamless device-to-device connectivity
- Compatibility with Huawei SuperCharge network reduces range anxiety
The 370,000-yuan pricing is notably aggressive. The Tank 700 Hi4-T starts at 428,000 yuan, while the Yangwang U8 starts at 1,098,000 yuan. The M817 offers comparable intelligent driving capability at a lower threshold, likely to attract tech-oriented off-road enthusiasts.
The hardcore off-road segment has long suffered an "intelligence gap." Traditional off-roaders lag mainstream passenger vehicles by 2-3 generations in cockpit experience. The M817's arrival proves that off-road performance and intelligent experience are not mutually exclusive. Buyers in Central Asia and Russia tracking this model through EX1000.COM should monitor export certification and local service plans.
