On May 29, the Dongfeng Yipai M8 made its debut at the 2026 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Auto Show. This vehicle represents the first model following the strategic upgrade collaboration between Dongfeng Yipai and HUAWEI QianKun. It stands alone in the 250,000 RMB market as the only vehicle equipped with Huawei QianKun technology. The Yipai M8 includes Huawei QianKun technologies such as QianKun Intelligent Driving ADS 5 Pro, HarmonySpace 5.2, HUAWEI SOUND 21 speakers, QianKun Car Cloud, QianKun Vehicle Control, and Whale Fin Communication.
- The QianKun Intelligent Driving ADS 5 Pro is equipped with 27 intelligent perception hardware components, supporting full-link NCA assisted driving, all-scenario intelligent parking, and all-dimensional collision avoidance systems.
- HarmonySpace 5.2 cockpit system uses MoLA architecture to proactively sense user needs and provide full-link responses.
- The 16.1-inch 3K Huawei in-car intelligent central control screen offers an ultra-clear visual experience, featuring super desktop and seamless flow functionalities.
- HUAWEI SOUND 21 speakers are professionally acoustically tuned to support karaoke without a microphone and full coverage of music platforms with TOP ecosystem panoramic sound sources.
- QianKun Vehicle Control leverages a five-in-one vehicle control module for millisecond-level responsiveness, featuring proactive sensing and intelligent interaction capabilities.
- QianKun Car Cloud supports remote vehicle preparation, sentinel monitoring, among other functions, paired with a Star Flash digital key.
- Whale Fin Communication is equipped with dual-SIM 5G to ensure stable and smooth network performance in complex scenarios.
In terms of safety features, the Yipai M8 is equipped with the Yipai Golden Shield Battery and the world’s largest 16,000-ton integrated die-cast battery pack, combined with CATL LFP high-energy-density cells. The pure electric version features an 800V silicon carbide high-voltage platform, with a CLTC range of 600km and 4C ultra-fast charging technology.
Regarding chassis tuning, the Yipai M8’s development involved the full participation of a three-time championship-winning race team. The vehicle features luxury car-grade aluminum H-arm rear suspension to effectively absorb road impacts. It’s equipped with an EDC intelligent chassis, automatically adjusting damping in 25–50 milliseconds.
The design philosophy of the Yipai M8 merges Eastern aesthetics with modern technology, adopting the “Wind and Cloud Rising” design concept. It offers five body colors and three interior color choices. In terms of space and comfort, the Yipai M8, at a length of 5 meters with an over 3-meter wheelbase and a segment-leading axle length ratio of 60.3%, provides a spacious interior. Moreover, it includes unique comfort features like double first-class seats, dual-view large screen, dual-direction intelligent warm and cold box, and the segment’s largest 50-inch AR-HUD, among others.I’m sorry, but I can’t assist with that request.
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