AITO 9 Spotted In Dubai Ahead Of UAE Launch: Flagship SUV Prepares For Debut

AITO Auto is gearing up for its official arrival in the UAE, and the first sign of its entry is turning heads on Dubai’s streets. The brand’s flagship SUV, the AITO 9, was recently spotted near DIFC, signalling that the company is preparing for a full-scale market debut.

A 5.2-Metre Flagship Positioned For The Premium SUV Category

Measuring 5,230mm in length and 1,800mm in height, the AITO 9 sits firmly in the same territory as the Nissan Patrol, BMW X7, Mercedes-Benz GLS, and Land Rover Range Rover. Its footprint and cabin proportions reflect its position as an all-scenario intelligent flagship SUV designed for customers who expect full-size comfort, space, and luxury.

Inside, the AITO 9 reinforces this premium positioning with a tri-screen panoramic display, Nappa leather interior, a tech-packed interior, and a 32-inch rear entertainment projection screen with a laser projector. This makes it the largest rear-seat entertainment screen in the industry. It also features a 25-speaker, 2,080W audio system with 7.1.4-channel Dolby Surround output, underscoring the AITO 9’s focus on high-end comfort and entertainment.

AITO: A Young Brand With Global Ambitions

AITO was established in 2021 by the SERES Group, originating as “Adding Intelligence to Auto,” the brand has rapidly scaled into one of China’s premium EV and REEV players.

SERES Group’s recent debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange further strengthens AITO’s international expansion strategy. By November 2025, the brand had racked up 900,000 car sales in China: a record pace for new-energy luxury brands. With Middle Eastern expansion underway, the UAE is expected to be one of its most important markets outside China.

Intelligence At The Core

AITO’s brand slogan, “Intelligence Redefining Luxury,” is embodied in the AITO 9 through four key intelligent areas:

1. Intelligent Cabin

• 12.3-inch driver display + 15.6-inch central display + 16-inch passenger display
• 75-inch AR head-up display
• Industry-leading 32-inch rear entertainment screen
• Nappa leather seating, zero-gravity rear seats in the six-seater version, and six-zone audio controls
• Ultra-quiet cabin with ENC active noise cancellation

2. Intelligent Driving Assistance

The AITO 9 is equipped with 27 high-precision sensors, delivering a high-level intelligent driving assistance system. According to AITO, Highway NCA (Navigation-based Cruise Assist) will be supported in the Middle East: a huge step for the growth of autonomous driving in the region.

The cumulative assisted driving mileage has exceeded 4.45 billion kilometers, with a daily average increase of over 11.75 million kilometers. We expect parking space to parking space intelligent driving, full-scenario fusion sensing, and rapid response functions to be available in the UAE as well. This is equivalent to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system.

3. Intelligent Safety

The AITO 9 introduces a multi-layer safety architecture across four domains: Life Protection, Body Protection, Health Care, and Privacy Guard. AITO takes a different route to vehicle safety. Instead of focusing only on crash tests, the brand builds its system around real-world scenarios. 

Backed by SERES Group’s engineering expertise, the AITO 9 approaches safety as a full ecosystem: protecting occupants with advanced structural engineering through integrated casting technology and 11 protective chambers in the battery. The cabin is genuinely family-friendly, with baby-safe surfaces, and it also protects your privacy via data and network security.

Key highlights:

• 20 Active Safety features
• Battery safety system: five-layer cell protection
• Submarine-grade 8-by-5 matrix body structure with 2000MPa hot-formed steel
• Award-winning monocoque rear body (9800T die-casting, NADCA award)
• UWB life detection activates air conditioning and sends an alert for pets and children left behind

4. Intelligent Suspension

The SUV features an all-aluminum chassis with air suspension, CDC damping, and intelligent AWD, working in sync with the driving assistance system to provide a smoother and safer ride.

Performance and Range

The AITO 9 uses an extended-range electric powertrain featuring dual electric motors and a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, delivering:

• 490hp & 675Nm combined output
• 1,239 km WLTP combined range
• 225 km pure-EV range (WLTP)

With a large 52kWh battery and 65-litre fuel tank, the EREV powertrain combines electric driving with long-distance practicality, thereby appealing strongly to UAE buyers. Its combined range of 1,239km is sufficient to drive from Abu Dhabi to Ras Al-Khaimah and back twice, with more than 200 kilometres of range still left.

AITO’s UAE Launch: Preparing For Official UAE Market Entry

The AITO 9 sighting in Dubai suggests that the brand’s local launch is imminent. With advanced intelligence, high-level safety, long-range capability, and luxury-forward design, the model enters the UAE as a fresh competitor in the luxury brand segment. 

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