The Stelato S9T new power station wagon from Huawei and BAIC began presales in China with a worth of 328,000 yuan (45,670 USD). The brand new mannequin bought 10,000 orders in a single hour after the discharge ceremony. This 5.1-meter automobile boasts BEV and EREV powertrain variants, air suspension, and the Huawei ADS 4 system.
Stelato is a joint challenge between Huawei and the state-owned automaker BAIC. This model entered the market final yr with the Stelato S9 high-end sedan because the launch mannequin. Priced between 309,800 and 449,800 yuan (43,135 – 62,630 USD), the S9 offered 15,068 models from October 2024 to July 2025, in keeping with China EV DataTracker.
This outcome didn’t reside as much as expectations as Huawei & BAIC deliberate to promote 120,000 models of the Stelato S9 yearly. Nonetheless, the 2 events proceed engaged on the Stelato challenge. On August 18, the younger model kicked off presales of its second mannequin, which is the S9T station wagon (kombi).
Stelato S9T exterior
The Stelato S9T follows the design language of its sibling, launched final yr. It has the identical closed entrance finish with a gauntlet-shaped block of headlights and a trapeze air consumption within the bumper. This mannequin boasts multi-spoke chrome-plated rims, retractable door handles, and a slanted roofline. From the again, the brand new station wagon has a sporty roof spoiler and a single taillight unit.
Dimensions of the Stelato S9T are 5160/2005/1492 mm with a wheelbase of three,050 mm. For readability, it’s 210 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain Wagon. The brand new mannequin is accessible for order in six physique colour variants: inexperienced, purple, black, grey, blue, and silver. Air suspension and a steady damping management system come normal for the Stelato S9T.
Stelato S9T inside
The Stelato S9T inside boasts three screens within the heart console. The floating primary display screen of the automotive has a diameter of 16.1 inches. A 12.3-inch LCD instrument cluster sits behind an oval-shaped three-spoke steering wheel. The third display screen for 12.3 inches is positioned in entrance of the entrance passenger. Huawei provides the OS for the S9T.
The Stelato S9T’s seats provide heating, air flow, and 10-point therapeutic massage capabilities as normal. The entrance passenger’s seat helps a zero-gravity mode. There may be an elective 32-inch projector for the rear passengers. The Stelato S9T is accessible with 4 inside shades: orange, darkish brown, white, and lightweight brown. The trunk quantity of the S9T reaches 660 liters. Different highlights of the S9T’s cabin embody 25 Huawei Sound audio system and a built-in fridge.
The Stelato S9T adopts the ADS 4 driver’s help system from Huawei. It adopts 32 sensors, together with 4 Huawei-made LiDARs. The front-mounted LiDAR has 192 strains. The ADS 4 system helps the point-to-point Navigate on Autopilot (NOA) perform. It’s also able to autonomous parking.
Stelato S9T powertrain
The entry-level Stelato S9T BEV affords a single electrical motor within the rear axle for 227 kW (304 hp). The extra highly effective variant of this station wagon has a dual-motor AWD for 385 kW (516 hp). These modifications undertake a 100 kWh CATL-made ternary NMC battery. The RWD variant can run as much as 801 km on a full cost below CLTC circumstances.
The EREV variant of the Stelato S9T affords two battery choices: a 37 kW LFP and a 53.4 kWh. They ship energy to a 227 kW electrical motor within the rear axle. The larger battery permits the S9T to run as much as 354 km in EV mode. A 1.5-liter vary extender for 118 kW (158 hp) below the hood powers the battery. In hybrid mode, the S9T EREV can run as much as 1,305 km.
Stelato S9T presales
The Stelato S9T turned obtainable for presales in China on August 18. The Stelato S9T is accessible for reservation in two trim ranges (Max and Extremely) inside a worth vary of 328,000 – 368,000 yuan (45,670 – 51,240 USD). The core distinction between these trim ranges is the battery. The all-electric Stelato S9T additionally has two trims with comparable names. They’re priced between 348,000 and 388,000 yuan (48,450 – 54,020 USD).
- Stelato S9T EREV Max RWD – 328,000 yuan (46,570 USD)
- Stelato S9T BEV Max RWD – 348,000 yuan (48,450 USD)
- Stelato S9T EREV Extremely RWD – 368,000 yuan (45,670 USD)
- Stelato S9T BEV Extremely AWD – 388,000 yuan (54,020 USD)
Stelato officers revealed that the S9T station wagon bought 10,000 orders one hour after the presales began in China. It’ll enter the home market in September 2025. There is no such thing as a details about the abroad ambitions of this mannequin. Stelato will most definitely put all efforts into enhancing its gross sales quantity in China. So, its worldwide prospects aren’t a short-term query.
