The Seres SF5 is an

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shown by Seres at the

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in 2019.

Overview

The Seres SF5 was initially unveiled as a

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in 2018 alongside the SF7, however, this was revised to the production SF5 in early 2019. The SF5 has a 17-inch screen on the center console, and is one of the first vehicles to ever utilize the Ali OS 2.0 infotainment system. The tire dimensions of the SF5 are 255/45 R20 and 255/40 R21. The 2WD model is powered by one motor and the AWD model is powered by two motors with the motor capable of producing a maximum of . The range extended versions is equipped with a ''SFG15TR'' 1.5-litre engine producing as the range extender with the combined fuel consumption of and for the 2WD and AWD models. Mass production version has a price range from 278,000 to 458,000 yuan.

Aito M5

In December 2021 an extensively modified version of the SF5 was presented as the AITO M5. It was developed in cooperation with

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. The model was sold under a new brand called AITO, which stands for “Adding Intelligence to Auto”.

References

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