Dongfeng Yipai M8 Hits 10,000 Orders in 4 Hours; All Trims Feature Huawei ADS and HarmonyOS Cockpit

The Dongfeng Yipai M8 officially launched on July 23, amassing over 10,000 orders within just four hours. Positioned as a mid-to-large-size six-seater SUV for family use, the M8 is offered in five variants, with an official manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) ranging from RMB 179,800 to RMB 219,800. A limited-time promotional price starts at RMB 165,800. The vehicle measures 5,020 mm in length, 1,975 mm in width, and 1,733 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,025 mm—delivering a class-leading wheelbase-to-length ratio of 60.3%. It features a genuine three-row, spacious six-seat layout, with zero-gravity seats standard across all trims and generous knee room in both the second and third rows. All variants come equipped with Huawei’s Qiankun Six-in-One suite, including the Qiankun ADS 5 Pro intelligent driving system and the HarmonySpace 5.2 smart cockpit powered by HarmonyOS. The ADS 5 Pro integrates 27 intelligent perception sensors, enabling full-chain NCA (Navigate Cruise Assist) driving assistance, all-scenario intelligent parking, and a comprehensive collision-avoidance system. HarmonySpace 5.2 is a native intelligent operating system supporting multi-screen synergy and proactive smart services. Interior highlights include the Yunman Starry Sky ambient lighting panel, Yunrou Shuhuai seats upholstered in OEKO-TEX certified baby-friendly, skin-friendly fabric, and Yunman Flowing Light ambient door lighting. Three interior color schemes are available: Apricot White, Dawn Orange, and Inkstone Brown. Powertrain options include both all-electric and range-extended variants. The BEV version is built on an 800V silicon carbide high-voltage platform, featuring a 230 kW motor and delivering a CLTC-rated range of 600 km. It can charge from 30% to 80% in just 15.5 minutes. The range-extended variant pairs a 1.5T range extender (maximum output: 95 kW) with a 215 kW electric motor, offering a pure-electric CLTC range of 300 km. All models are equipped with Yipai Golden Shield batteries featuring high-energy-density cells from CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited), housed in the world’s largest single-piece die-cast battery pack—produced using a 16,000-ton press—to significantly enhance battery safety.