HUAWEI Maextro SUV
Fresh patent drawings have surfaced online, giving us a fascinating glimpse into a potential new flagship SUV from Maextro (Zunjie)—the ultra-luxury automotive brand born from the joint venture between JAC Motors and tech giant HUAWEI under the HIMA (Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance) umbrella.
Following the launch of the brand’s first million-RMB luxury sedan, the Maextro S800, and the recent MIIT regulatory filings for the V800 MPV, this new leak indicates that Maextro is aggressively planning to complete its “Holy Trinity” of ultra-luxury vehicles with a massive flagship SUV. However, internal industry sources hint that these specific drawings might represent a “discarded alternative design” published purely for intellectual property protection. Discarded or not, the patents offer massive clues regarding Maextro’s design direction.
Exterior Design: The Maextro Family Language
Judging by the patent filings, the SUV mirrors the signature, imposing design language of the Maextro S800 sedan.
1. Front Fascia and High-Tech Lighting
The vehicle boasts distinctive C-shaped headlight clusters. It is highly expected to adopt the same dual-million-pixel “Galaxy” matrix LED headlights debuted on the S800. The lower bumper retains a large mesh intake grille, adding a traditional luxury aura.
Crucially, a roof-mounted hump confirms the integration of HUAWEI’s advanced autonomous driving hardware—specifically a next-generation 896-line image-grade LiDAR system, matching the hardware on the highest trims of the S800.
2. Side Profile: Monolithic Proportions and Hidden Luxury
The side profile reveals a staggering vehicle length and an immense wheelbase.
- Rear Passenger Focus: The rear passenger doors are noticeably larger than the front doors, strongly implying a power-actuated coach door or soft-close electric door system designed for effortless VIP entry.
- Streamlined Details: The C-pillar area is exceptionally broad, projecting an armored, solid aesthetic similar to a Rolls-Royce Cullinan. The SUV rides on large, semi-enclosed aerodynamic wheels and utilizes completely flush, hidden door handles to lower wind resistance.
3. Rear View: Advanced Light Mapping Technology
At the rear, the patent showcases a sleek, continuous through-type LED taillight bar seamlessly integrated with a massive chrome-accented trim panel. Sources speculate that this panel will feature Maextro’s multi-layer light-mapping technology, which projects dynamic, deep-focus 3D imaging effects—creating a majestic “step-by-step changing scenery” when the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
Will the Final Production Model Look Like This?
While the leaked patent is rumored to be an early design alternative, recent spy shots of heavily camouflaged Maextro road-test mules and the design language of the V800 MPV confirm that the final production SUV will share this exact, monolithic silhouette.
As a brand built to directly challenge the likes of the Mercedes-Maybach GLS and Range Rover Autobiography, Maextro’s SUV will undoubtedly utilize HUAWEI’s Turing “Longxing” Digital Chassis platform, featuring advanced active air suspension, up to 16-degree rear-wheel steering, and an 800V high-voltage powertrain available in both pure electric (BEV) and Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) configurations.
We will keep a close eye on official announcements from HUAWEI and JAC regarding this ultimate luxury cruiser. Stay tuned for further updates!
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