The Stelato S9 is a flagship full-size luxury all-electric sedan under the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) ecosystem, jointly developed by Huawei and BAIC Group. As the maiden offering from the Stelato brand, the S9 aims to establish a new benchmark blending intelligence with luxury in the D-segment sedan market via Huawei’s smart tech architecture and BAIC’s manufacturing platform, taking the fight directly to traditional premium executive rivals such as the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5 Series.
Positioned as a full-size executive luxury sedan, the core value proposition of the Stelato S9 lies in seamlessly integrating Huawei’s all-scenario smart technologies with a traditional opulent cabin experience.
Market highlights: HIMA flagship sedan, HUAWEI ADS 3.0, full-size luxury, zero-gravity space, 800V high-voltage architecture.
Design positioning: Measuring 5,160 mm long, 1,987 mm wide, and 1,486 mm tall, with a generous 3,050 mm wheelbase. The exterior embodies the "Universe Aesthetics" design language, featuring digital side mirrors, frameless doors, and concealed window weatherstrips, delivering an ultra-low drag coefficient of just 0.193 Cd—making it a global aerodynamic leader among mass-production sedans.
Product core: The model centres on a dual-core ethos of "intelligent driving + smart cabin". Beyond being equipped with Huawei's top-tier autonomous driving suite and HarmonyOS cockpit, it adopts a "One-Box" design philosophy to achieve optimal interior packaging and cabin space utilisation.
Background: Following AITO and Luxeed under Huawei’s Smart Selection Model, the Stelato S9 represents the fruit of deepened collaboration between BAIC BluePark and Huawei. Unveiled at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show before its official market debut in August the same year, the S9 completes HIMA's flagship lineup in the executive sedan segment.
Product evolution:
Debut and launch (2024): In August 2024, the Stelato S9 hit the market with an immediate launch-upon-unveiling rollout, offered in Max and Ultra variants.
Tech & powertrain upgrades (2025–2026): With the rollout of refreshed models, the Stelato S9 expanded its powertrain portfolio with a range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) option, upgraded its smart driving suite from ADS 3.0 to ADS 4.0, and rolled out a "twin-star" strategy to diversify the model line.
Key milestones: Since its debut, the Stelato S9 has made major waves in the executive sedan segment, with features like Automated Valet Parking (AVP) and full-dimensional collision prevention demonstrating class-leading intelligence in real-world evaluations.
Competitive landscape: Positioned in the RM400,000 to RM550,000 price bracket, the Stelato S9 primarily targets traditional luxury executive contenders (BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Audi A6L). Its key differentiator lies in continuous over-the-air (OTA) updates driven by its software-defined vehicle (SDV) architecture, alongside executive-class cabin comfort.
Owner feedback: Owners have lavished praise on its "level of intelligence", "Turing platform ride comfort", and "rear executive space". In particular, the pairing of the rear-cabin cinema projection screen with zero-gravity seating has earned it a reputation as a "mobile first-class suite" for business commutes and long-distance travel.
Qiankun Intelligent Driving System (ADS 4.0): Comes standard with a 192-line LiDAR unit and a 4D millimetre-wave radar array, enabling seamless parking-spot-to-parking-spot autonomous navigation. The system boasts comprehensive collision mitigation, executing automated steering and avoidance manoeuvres when encountering irregularly shaped obstacles or complex traffic scenarios.
Turing Chassis Platform: Featuring a double-wishbone front and five-link rear independent suspension setup, the entire range comes standard with five-stage height-adjustable smart air suspension and continuous damping control (CDC). Powered by Huawei's algorithms, the chassis adjusts damper stiffness in real time to soak up road imperfections and quell body roll.
HarmonyOS Smart Cockpit: Powered by the latest HarmonyOS, the system supports seamless cross-screen casting and responsive voice commands. It also pioneers an automotive-grade in-cabin projection screen in a sedan, harmonising physical displays with projection tech for an immersive audio-visual experience.
800V High-Voltage Architecture: Paired with a 100 kWh CATL "Whale" ternary lithium-ion battery pack supporting ultra-fast charging, delivering up to 200 km of range in just 5 minutes of charging. Additionally, the newly introduced range-extender powertrain, managed by Huawei’s Snowy Owl system, offers drivers versatile flexibility between pure electric driving and extended long-haul endurance.
Moving into 2026, the strategic roadmap for the Stelato S9 encompasses:
Portfolio expansion: Expanding both downwards and upwards across price points via a dual-powertrain strategy (REEV and BEV) to cater to diverse executive and private family demands.
Continuous OTA enhancements: Leveraging ongoing training of Huawei's autonomous driving foundational AI model, over-the-air updates will continuously refine self-driving algorithms, boosting end-to-end efficiency and safety from bay to bay.
Globalisation and ecosystem localisation: Continuously fine-tuning the HIMA ecosystem for international markets to cement the brand’s technological authority in the global luxury vehicle arena.
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