On August 6, 2024, at the HarmonyOS Smart Travel STELATO S9 and Huawei All-Scenario New Product Launch Conference, the panoramic wisdom flagship sedan STELATO S9 was officially released. As the first luxury flagship sedan of HarmonyOS Smart Travel, the STELATO S9 adopts the “OneBox” design, achieving the best balance of large space, high efficiency, and high aesthetics. It is also the first to debut a sedan rear zero-gravity seat, a sedan car-grade projection giant screen, equipped with the exclusive TULING platform for D-level sedans, and the first to launch the HUAWEI ADS 3.0 advanced intelligent driving system and other full-stack Huawei technologies. It reinterprets the luxury flagship sedan from aspects of design aesthetics, space, driving experience, intelligence, and safety.
Huawei’s Executive Director, Chairman of Terminal BG, and Chairman of the Intelligent Automotive Solutions BU, Yu Chengdong, stated that the STELATO S9 is the first luxury flagship sedan of HarmonyOS Smart Travel, forming a dual 9 flagship series together with the Wenjie M9. The STELATO S9 comprehensively reshapes the luxury experience, with the new car being released and going on sale immediately, and once in large quantities, it will be in massive supply.
Beijing Automobile Group Party Committee Secretary and Chairman Zhang Jianyong shared, “The global leading intelligent manufacturing factory tailored for STELATO by Beijing Automobile Group has achieved an industry-advanced level of overall comprehensive automation and boasts a globally leading ADS intelligent driving calibration system. Building on existing luxury quality control standards, we have introduced the industry-leading ‘All-Time Quality Monitoring Sensing System,’ ensuring that each vehicle has its own exclusive file, allowing for full-process monitoring and traceability.”
Universe Aesthetics, Redefining Luxury Design
The design philosophy of the STELATO S9 is inspired by the universe, adhering to Huawei’s aesthetic principles of “extreme, pure, and minimalist,” creating a new benchmark in luxury sedan aesthetics. The new car offers five exterior colors, including “Universe Red” and “Starlight Gold,” complemented by the iconic Star River headlights and the luxurious Star Shine Forged Aluminum Alloy wheels (optional), which interpret the beauty of the universe. For the first time, the STELATO S9 features a concealed water cut design, paired with smart electronic exterior mirrors, flat side windows, and other features, achieving a perfect fusion of luxury aesthetics with advanced technology. At the same time, it boasts a class-leading 0.193cd drag coefficient for mass-produced luxury sedans, delivering exceptional performance.
The STELATO S9 Universe Cabin features a symmetrical design structure, incorporating an intelligent star ring design and debuting the Star River Scroll decorative panel. The vehicle is equipped with standard Nappa leather seats, selected natural wood, and luxurious materials meticulously crafted to provide a tactile sense of natural beauty. It offers four exclusive interior colors—White Sand Apricot, Alabaster White, Amber Brown, and Absolute Night Black—to cater to individual user preferences. In addition, in collaboration with FIFI award-winning perfumer Nathalie Feisthauer, the STELATO S9 selects raw materials such as the thousand-leaf rose from the Mediterranean at the foot of the Alps to custom-create three master haute couture fragrance series, delivering a top-level sensory experience.
The STELATO S9, positioned as a luxury flagship sedan, introduces an executive-level private space that redefines traditional notions of luxury. With a 3050mm wheelbase and an interior usable space of up to 3460mm, it achieves a 67% space utilization rate. The industry’s first rear seat zero-gravity seats offer 12-way electric adjustment, with a maximum lumbar angle of 108° and a knee angle of up to 128°, complemented by a 429mm ultra-wide leg rest to fully accommodate the human body’s need for relaxation. The exclusive rear seat secretary screen supports stepless folding between 0° to 45°, operates smoothly with the support of HarmonyOS, and allows users to easily switch to cinema mode, rest mode, and super privacy mode with a touch of a button on the armrest screen.
The STELATO S9 also debuts a vehicle-grade projection giant screen, featuring a vehicle-grade projector paired with a 32-inch retractable projection screen to recreate the cinema viewing experience. Coupled with a 25-unit professional sound system and the all-new HUAWEI Yuezhang Sound Series with a total power of 2080W, it provides a concert hall-level audio experience. In addition, the STELATO S9 is equipped with HarmonyOS 4, which makes breakthroughs in terms of personalized features, efficiency, intelligence, fluidity, and security and privacy, further enhancing the interaction between humans and vehicles.
In terms of driving performance, the STELATO S9 features a front double-wishbone and rear multi-link independent suspension with an integrated spring and damper design. It comes standard with five adjustable height air springs and a CDC continuous damping control system, offering both comfort and handling. The 100km/h-0 braking distance is only 32.77 meters, and the moose test result is 81.4kph. The STELATO S9 is also equipped with the exclusive TULING platform for D-level sedans, based on the HUAWEI IDVP intelligent automotive digital platform. It utilizes a multi-modal fusion perception system, HUAWEI DATS dynamic adaptive torque system, HUAWEI XMOTION intelligent body collaborative control system, and top-level intelligent tuning to create an ultra-comfortable and ultra-smooth driving experience. Additionally, the STELATO S9 is equipped with a car sickness alleviation mode, effectively reducing motion sickness for a more pleasant travel experience.
Powering the STELATO S9 is the new HUAWEI DriveONE 800V high-voltage silicon carbide platform, with the four-wheel-drive version accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds. Balancing performance with economy, the STELATO S9 has a combined power consumption of 13.2kWh per 100 kilometers, providing stronger power, lower energy consumption, and a quieter driving experience.
Zeng Yuqun, Chairman and CEO of CATL, shared that CATL has developed an 800V, 100kWh safe battery for the STELATO S9, with a maximum CLTC comprehensive driving range of 816 kilometers. Paired with the 800V high-voltage fast charging platform, it can increase the range by 200 kilometers in just 5 minutes, ensuring worry-free travel.
As the first vehicle to feature HUAWEI ADS 3.0 advanced intelligent driving system, the STELATO S9 comes standard with 192-line laser radars and is the first to apply an end-to-end new architecture. The parking to parking intelligent driving function connects the parking lot to public roads, public roads to parks, and park ground to underground, achieving full-scenario penetration.
In terms of parking, the STELATO S9 has upgraded its parking capabilities, supporting automatic parking after obstacles are moved away without the need for repeated entries and exits. It also supports remote one-button entry and exit, offering greater convenience and safety. In addition, the STELATO S9’s parking valet service is now commercially available, allowing users to leave the vehicle to park itself after reaching the destination, solving the pain points of difficult parking and time-consuming searches.
The STELATO S9 is the first to feature the 360-degree Collision Avoidance System (CAS) 3.0, with forward Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) supporting the recognition of pedestrians and vehicles crossing outside the lane. It also introduces an adaptive AEB for the road surface, enabling precise braking with predictive judgment. The enhanced Automatic Emergency Steering (eAES) system transforms from mere braking or lane changing to simultaneous braking and steering, offering greater flexibility in handling complex road conditions. The system also includes a triple-layer protection mechanism to prevent accidental acceleration, enhancing driving safety. Additionally, the STELATO S9 boasts a super-strong body structure with an innovative double-chamber double-tube A-pillar design, meeting the more stringent C-NCAP 2024 five-star safety standards for top-notch safety. Paired with high-level safety batteries, the HarmonyOS ALPS healthy cabin, and privacy and security protection, it ensures a safe journey for users.
The STELATO S9 introduces two versions of the model, with the official suggested retail price for the STELATO S9 Max set at 399,800 CNY, and the STELATO S9 Ultra at 449,800 CNY. By placing an order now, you can also receive a gift of 15,000 CNY in optional configuration funds and a 20,000 CNY deduction for the intelligent driving package. The first-sale benefits can be stacked with the reservation benefits and the advance enjoyment plan benefits.
