Explore the $300k Maextro S800 Grand Design, a Chinese sedan with Huawei LiDAR autonomous tech and BEV/EREV powertrains. See it rivals Rolls‑Royce. Now!
Chinese automaker JAC, in partnership with tech giant Huawei, has unveiled a special‑edition version of its flagship sedan – the Maextro S800 Grand Design. Priced at roughly $294,000, the car is positioned as a direct challenger to ultra‑luxury models from Europe, notably the Rolls‑Royce Ghost.
Striking Exterior
The Grand Design edition turns heads with a two‑tone paint scheme: an emerald‑green “wing” that sweeps across the body, accented by silver highlights. Select exterior elements – the hood logo, body trim, the “Maextro” badge and the alloy wheels – are coated in a subtle gold finish, giving the sedan an almost regal appearance.
Spacious Interior
Measuring 5,480 mm in length with a 3,370 mm wheelbase, the S800 offers generous cabin space. The four‑seat layout focuses on a “president‑style” experience for the second‑row occupants, featuring premium, reclinable business‑class seats. While detailed interior photos are still under wraps, the brand promises a cohesive design language with gold‑plated trim echoing the exterior’s opulence.
Luxury Technology & Comfort
- Three large infotainment screens spanning the dashboard.
- Zero‑gravity executive seats for enhanced comfort on long journeys.
- Retractable laser projection screen for immersive media.
- Huawei’s 43‑speaker premium audio system.
Advanced Driver‑Assistance
The Grand Design is equipped with a brand‑new hardware suite: an 896‑channel LiDAR mounted on the roof and an integrated camera in the B‑pillar. All sensors feed into Huawei’s latest Qiankun ADS 5.0 autonomous‑driving platform, delivering a higher level of assisted driving than the standard S800.
Powertrain Options
The model is offered in two electrified configurations:
- BEV (Battery‑Electric Vehicle): Dual electric motors power all four wheels, delivering a combined output of 523 hp and a 97 kWh battery pack.
- EREV (Extended‑Range Electric Vehicle): A 1.5‑litre turbocharged gasoline engine works with three electric motors and a 63 kWh battery, providing flexibility for longer trips.
Pricing & Market Position
The Grand Design’s price of about $294,000 is more than double the standard S800’s $104,000 price tag, yet it remains well below the Rolls‑Royce Ghost, which costs roughly $738,600 in the Chinese market. The vehicle is slated for launch in China in June, with official pricing to be announced at that time.
Source: Carscoops (report by Minh Vũ)