# Integrated Camping SUVs The Stelato G9 Offers an Optional Factory-Integrated Rooftop Tent By Amy Duong | Published 2026-08-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stelato-g9 References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2026/08/04/first-chinese-suv-with-built-in-rooftop-tent-is-co-developed-by-huawei-and-is-all-set-for-preorder/)  The Stelato G9 is an upcoming electric SUV developed by [Huawei](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-xpixel) and BAIC Group that introduces an optional factory-integrated rooftop tent built directly into the roof and sunroof assembly. Activated from the vehicle's cockpit, the push-button system deploys a two-part tent that sits flush with the roofline when closed. The camping setup also includes a [deployable side awning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thule-outset-car-tent), distinguishing it from conventional aftermarket rooftop tents that require external mounting. The SUV will be offered in both fully electric and extended-range electric variants, with seating configurations for five or six passengers. Measuring 5.2 meters long with a 3.16-meter wheelbase, the G9 is certified to tow up to 2,000 kilograms and offers a 900-millimeter wading depth alongside a side-opening tailgate, external storage box, roof rack, and tow hook. Preorders begin on August 5 ahead of a planned third-quarter 2026 launch in China. Image Credit: HIMA ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.0/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 84% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Factory-integrated Overlanding:** Automakers embedding camping systems into vehicle architecture signal a shift toward adventure features that preserve aerodynamics, safety, and design cohesion compared with aftermarket add-ons. - **Push-button Outdoor Living:** Cockpit-controlled tents and awnings create new potential for seamless outdoor setups that merge vehicle electronics, comfort systems, and recreational use cases. - **Electric Adventure Suvs:** Large electric and extended-range SUVs with towing, wading, and storage capabilities are expanding the viability of low-emission vehicles for off-road travel and camping lifestyles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Factory-built recreational hardware gives car brands a path to differentiate SUVs through integrated lifestyle utility rather than performance or range alone. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Vehicle-native camping solutions could reshape demand for tents, awnings, and overlanding gear by moving key products from aftermarket retail into OEM packages. - **Travel and Tourism:** Self-contained electric camping vehicles support emerging road-trip formats where accommodations, mobility, and outdoor experiences converge in a single platform. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convenience Store-Inspired Collectible Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheel.md) - [Coupe-Style Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xpeng-l03.md) - [Brick-Built Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-technic-koenigsegg.md) - [Limited Anniversary V-12 Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanquish-25.md) - [Elegant Racetrack Toy Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/race-of-lights.md) - [Iconic Auto-Branded Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2016-dodge-viper-acr.md) - [Luxury Auto-Branded Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-x-porsche.md) - [AI Car Analysis Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargigo.md) - [Complimentary Teacher-Focused Car Washes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-riptide-car-wash.md)