Maextro S800: JAC's electric sedan has “crab” mode

A JAC Motors, in collaboration with the technology giant Huawei, recently presented the Maextro S800, a luxury electric sedan that promises to revolutionize the automotive market. This vehicle stands out not only for its sophisticated design and cutting-edge technology, but also for an innovative feature: the ability to move laterally, similar to the movement of a crab.

Design and Dimensions

O Maextro S800 impresses with its elegant design and generous dimensions. Measuring 5.48 meters long, 2 meters wide and 1.53 meters high, in addition to a 3.37-meter wheelbase, the sedan offers a spacious and luxurious interior. Details such as the illuminated roof that simulates a starry sky and star-shaped elements on the door handles, headlights and taillights reinforce the vehicle's aesthetic appeal.

Technology and Innovation

Among the standard items, the Maextro S800 is equipped with a camera with a sensor To lead for level 3 semi-autonomous driving, panoramic roof and 20-inch wheels. The highlight is the “crab walk” system, which allows the rear wheels to move up to 16 degrees, enabling the car to move sideways, facilitating maneuvers in tight spaces.

Motorization and Performance

In China, the luxury sedan of JAC It is Huawei is available in two engine options:

1. Version with two electric motors: a 215 hp front and a 308 hp rear, plus a 154 hp 1.5 turbo engine that acts as a range extender, totaling a combined power of 523 hp.
2. Version with three electric motors: a 215 hp front engine and two 318 hp rear engines, together with the 154 hp 1.5 turbo range extender, achieving a total power of 852 hp.

Both versions are equipped with a 63.2 kWh nickel, manganese and cobalt battery supplied by CATL, the largest manufacturer in the sector in China. The autonomy varies between 272 km and 371 km, depending on the version, according to the CLTC cycle.

Price and Availability

O Maextro S800 is already available for sale in China, with prices ranging from 1 million to 1.5 million yuan, which corresponds approximately to R$800,000 to R$1.2 million in direct conversion, without taxes. So far, there is no information about the launch in other markets, including Brazil.

Conclusion

O Maextro S800 represents a milestone in the collaboration between JAC Motors and the Huawei, bringing to the market a luxury electric sedan that combines sophisticated design, advanced technology and innovations such as the “crab walk” system. Although there is still no launch date in Brazil, the model is already available in China, with prices ranging from 1 million to 1.5 million yuan, approximately R$800,000 to R$1.2 million. For car and technology enthusiasts, the Maextro S800 It is certainly a vehicle to watch in the coming years.