China's IM Motors Launches New Large Six-Seat SUV Model LS9

en.Wedoany.com Reported - China's IM Motors recently launched the new LS9 model, positioned as a large six-seat SUV. Two configurations are available: the LS9 52 Ultra Steer-by-Wire Edition and the LS9 Hyper Edition, with official guide prices of RMB 349,800 and RMB 379,800 respectively, and launch offer prices of RMB 319,800 and RMB 349,800. The company stated that nationwide deliveries will officially begin on July 16. The Hyper Edition features distinct differences from the standard version in exterior badging, chassis, and powertrain, equipped with steer-by-wire and a three-motor vector all-wheel-drive system.

The IM LS9 Hyper Edition continues the brand's sleek and expansive design language, featuring a closed front grille with a trapezoidal air intake and chrome trim below. The front end is equipped with a 2.4-meter integrated through-type headlight cluster. The side profile adopts a yacht-inspired design, with dimensions of 5279mm in length, 2000mm in width, and 1806mm in height, a wheelbase of 3160mm, and a trunk volume ranging from 372 to 1030L. Exterior features include 21-inch Starry multi-spoke luxury wheels (with optional 22-inch Starlight Mirror ultra-luxury wheels), an AGS intelligent variable grille, hidden sensor door handles, a height-memory power tailgate, and rear privacy glass. Optional accessories include a factory tow hook with towing capability and a luxury intelligent electric running board.

The key exterior difference between the Hyper Edition and the standard LS9 lies in its exclusive badging. The front fender camera trim, side window rear section, and lower right corner of the tailgate all feature "HYPER" lettering and a dedicated graphic logo. It also comes with "Liquid Silver" Hyper D-pillar emblems and a tailgate emblem.

The IM LS9 Hyper is equipped with a 27.1-inch Mini LED premium cockpit display for the driver, a 15.6-inch Mini LED immersive entertainment screen for the front passenger, and a 21.5-inch entertainment screen for the second row. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon SA8295P chip and the IM AIOS intelligent cockpit system, supporting multi-zone natural voice interaction, smartphone connectivity (CarPlay, HUAWEI HiCar, Carlink), full-domain digital vision blind-spot elimination, AI off-road blind-spot elimination, and Rainy Night Mode 2.0. It features a Danish B&O premium audio system (25 acoustic units, 7.1.4 multi-channel), ERNC 2.0 active noise cancellation, a 12.3L luxury dual-door refrigerator, a 50W air-cooled wireless phone fast charging pad, and an IM MAG magnetic expansion dock.

The vehicle adopts a 2+2+2 six-seat layout, with interior options including IM Nappa Deluxe full-grain top-layer leather, microfiber suede headliner, and Royal Tribute art wood trim. The front seats feature power adjustment, memory, and easy entry/exit functions, with standard ventilation, heating, and massage. The driver's seat includes 4D mechanical backrest massage and 6-point air bag cushion massage, while the front passenger seat offers a zero-gravity relaxation seat and a foldable tray table. The second row is equipped with two zero-gravity relaxation seats with ventilation, heating, and massage functions, with the right seat also featuring 4D mechanical massage and 6-point air bag massage. The third-row seats support heating and can be electrically reclined up to 143 degrees.

The IM LS9 Hyper is equipped with the IM AD evolvable driver assistance system. Hardware includes an NVIDIA Thor chip and a 520-line ultra-vision LiDAR, along with ultrasonic radar, high-definition perception cameras, millimeter-wave radar, and a Driver Monitoring System (DMS). Standard features include Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Dynamic Lane Change (DLC), Intelligent Lane Change (ILC), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Super-Sensing High-Speed Full-Scenario Automatic Emergency Braking (Super-Sensing AEB), Blind Spot Detection (BSD), Lane Change Assist (LCA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), and Lane Centering Control (LCC). Advanced driver assistance functions support Urban Navigation on Autopilot (Urban NOA), Highway Navigation on Autopilot (Highway NOA), Door-to-Door Navigation on Autopilot (D2D), and Automated Valet Parking (AVP), along with one-touch AI valet, one-touch parking, one-touch curb-side parking, one-touch escape, and one-touch trail tracking.

In terms of powertrain, the IM LS9 Hyper is powered by a 1.5T range-extender engine with a maximum power of 114kW, paired with a 66kWh ternary lithium battery pack featuring no-thermal-runaway safety technology. The highlight is SAIC's first mass-produced three-motor vector all-wheel-drive system, with a front motor layout and two rear motors. The front motor has a peak power of 160kW, while each rear motor delivers 195kW, resulting in a combined maximum output of 550kW and total torque of 730N·m. The 0-100km/h acceleration time is 3.9 seconds, with a top speed of 220km/h. The CLTC combined pure electric range is 390km, with a combined range of 1460km. It supports an 800V ultra-fast charging platform, achieving a 10% to 80% charge in 16.5 minutes, adding 265km of range in 15 minutes. It also features a mobile power station function (up to 6kW external power supply) and a maintenance-free lithium battery low-voltage power supply system.

The IM LS9 Hyper features a full steer-by-wire system, including 4-way power-adjustable steering wheel, paired with a bidirectional 24-degree intelligent four-wheel steering system, achieving a minimum turning radius of 4.77 meters. The chassis adopts a front double-wishbone and rear multi-link independent suspension, equipped with a large-stroke dual-chamber closed air suspension and electronically controlled dynamic damping adjustment system. It incorporates the Lizard Digital Chassis 3.0 system, supporting Crab Walk Mode 2.0, Comfort Anti-Seasickness Mode, Active Anti-Rollover 3.0, and Lizard Blowout Stability Control. It also features front four-piston integrated fixed calipers, an MK C2 steer-by-wire braking system (supporting single-wheel braking), and a new digital traction control system.

Key competitors for the IM LS9 Hyper include the Li Auto L9 and the AITO M9. The Li Auto L9 is positioned as a family flagship SUV, featuring a range-extender system with dual-motor all-wheel drive, air suspension, and CDC. The AITO M9 offers both range-extender and pure electric versions, equipped with Huawei's HarmonyOS cockpit and ADS 2.0 advanced intelligent driving system, with some versions featuring rear-wheel steering and air suspension. In comparison, the IM LS9 Hyper's three-motor and full steer-by-wire chassis technology provide differentiated characteristics within its class.

With the launch of the IM LS9 Hyper, the model lineup has been further expanded. Leveraging its three-motor vector all-wheel-drive system, full steer-by-wire technology, and Lizard Digital Chassis 3.0, the new model establishes a clear differentiated competitive edge in the high-end family SUV market, while the range-extender configuration also addresses long-distance travel range needs.