IM LS9
| IM LS9 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | IM Motors |
| Production | 2025–present |
| Assembly | China: Shanghai |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, dual-motor, all-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Power output | 523 hp (390 kW; 530 PS) |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Series hybrid |
| Battery | 69.5 kWh CATL Freevoy |
| Electric range | 402 km (250 mi) (CLTC) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,160 mm (124.4 in) |
| Length | 5,279 mm (207.8 in) |
| Width | 2,000 mm (78.7 in) |
| Height | 1,806 mm (71.1 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,695 kg (5,941 lb) |
The IM LS9 is a range-extended full-size luxury SUV to be produced by SAIC Motor under the IM Motors brand. It is IM's first EREV-only model.
Overview
The LS9 will be the brand's second range extended electric vehicle. It will also be one of China's longest-range hybrids, although the range of the LS9 is not yet known. The LS9 was set to devut on November 4, 2025, with pre-sales starting on the same day. However, the debut was moved to November 12th.[1][2] The LS9 is positioned as the brand's flagship model.[3]
The LS9 was first shown during the 2025 China International Industry Fair on September 23, 2025 with no prior announcement.[4]
The official launch of the LS9 took place on November 12, 2025. A Hyper version is slated for launch in 2026.[5]
Design and features
The LS9 uses a front end design similar to that of the updated LS6 with the model's Y-shaped headlights. Full-width light bars are present at both the front and back. The front end is closed and has a small air intake on the bottom. Retractable door handles, a slightly slanted roofline, and 5-spoke wheels are also present in the LS9's design. The interior uses an oval-shaped 2-spoke steering wheel.[6]
A LiDAR system will be available on the LS9 with it being part of an ADAS system expected to be supplied by Momenta.[7]
At launch, it was announced that customers can choose between a half-spoke or full-spoke steering wheel. Regardless of what steering model is optioned, sliding rotary controls are used on both sides of the wheel. The LS9's interior adopts a similar layout to the IM LS6, featuring a 27.1-inch 5K MiniLED dual central control screen and a 15.6-inch 3K MiniLED passenger entertainment screen. The LS9 has a four-wheel steering system that allows the rear wheels to turn up to 24 degrees. It also features a refrigerator in the interior as standard.[5]
"Outdoor luxury" features, tent hanging from tailgate, water heater, ten litre water capacity, shower and graphene-based underfloor heating.[8]
Powertrain
The total power output is 523 horsepower (390 kW; 530 PS) from a 160 kW (215 hp; 218 PS) front motor and a 230 kW (308 hp; 313 PS) rear motor. A 153 horsepower (114 kW; 155 PS) 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 petrol engine will be used as a generator, and is not mechanically connected to the wheels.[3]
The battery range of the LS9 was originally 450 kilometres (280 mi). This figure was changed to 402 kilometres (250 mi) when the launch date was announced.[1] The battery was confirmed to be CATL's Freevoy on the same day, with a capacity of 65.9 kWh.[9]
References
- ^ a b Zhang, Phate (October 27, 2025). "IM Motors to begin pre-sales of large extended-range SUV LS9 on Nov 4, featuring 402-km battery range". CnEVPost.
- ^ Miao, Liu (November 4, 2025). "SAIC's IM Motors starts pre-sales for its LS9 EREV: new flagship SUV almost 5.3-meters long". CarNewsChina.
- ^ a b Kang, Lei (July 17, 2025). "IM Motors files for LS9 to target large extended-range SUV market". CnEVPost.
- ^ "智己LS9实车亮相，四季度发布!". BitAuto. September 23, 2025.
- ^ a b Miao, Liu (November 12, 2025). "IM Motors launched its flagship LS9 EREV SUV with 66 kWh battery and 1,500 km range". CarNewsChina.
- ^ Bobylev, Denis (July 30, 2025). "SAIC & Alibaba to launch a full-size SUV to rival Li Auto L9 – the IM LS9". CarNewsChina.
- ^ Chen, Dong Yi (July 17, 2025). "SAIC-Alibaba's IM LS9 EREV with 673hp revealed in China, launch in Q4". CarNewsChina.
- ^ Leung, Adrian (2025-11-26). "CTO defends IM LS9 SUV controversy with in-car shower and heated floor". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2025-12-03.
- ^ Chen, Dong Yi (October 27, 2025). "SAIC's IM LS9 EREV will start pre-sale on November 4: 402 km electric range, 520-line lidar, Lizard Digital Chassis 3.0". CarNewsChina.
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