Why The Huawei Maextro S800 Is China’s Most Wanted Luxury Sedan
by AutoExpert | 24 December, 2025
So, everyone was side-eyeing Huawei when they partnered with JAC to unveil the Maextro S800. We mean, a fresh-faced Chinese brand trying to scrap with heavyweights like Rolls-Royce and Maybach? It sounded like a massive reach. A year later, the S800 is rewriting the rules, leaving Europe’s old legends fading into the background of China’s market.
The sales data is actually wild. Last November, the S800 moved more metal than the Porsche Panamera and the BMW 7-Series combined. It even managed to flex on the Mercedes S-Class, including Maybach editions.
This thing is a literal boat - but it sits in that $100k to $145k sweet spot. When you realize a BMW 7-Series starts north of $130k, the Maextro S800 starts looking like a total steal. Don't even get us started on the Rolls-Royce Phantom; that's basically a million-dollar mansion on wheels, so it's not even the same conversation.
Inside, they packed it with "main character" energy. Future owners will get a triple-screen setup on the dash, a massive 40-inch screen in the back that basically turns the rear seats into a private cinema, and doors that open themselves like they’re greeting royalty. Throw in a starlit ceiling and Huawei’s tech-heavy safety features, and the whole leather-and-wood vibe feels legitimately premium.
The hype is very real. In just a few months, the brand stacked up 18,000 orders. They are currently shipping over 2,000 cars a month and want to double that soon. Buyers in China are thirsty for high-end vibes that don't require a lottery win but still feel like a first-class upgrade.
As Huawei’s Richard Yu put it, the S800 proves that Chinese brands truly belong in the top tier. And it shows. Big names like BMW, Mercedes, and Audi are starting to feel the heat, while local players like BYD’s YangWang are crashing the luxury party with standout models such as the U8 and U7. China’s luxury car scene is moving fast - and the Maextro S800 is a clear sign that the new generation is ready to take over.
