IM LS9
IM LS9 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | IM Motors |
Production | 2025 (to commence) |
Assembly | China: Shanghai |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Full-size luxury SUV |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | |
Powertrain | |
Engine |
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Power output | 523 hp (390 kW; 530 PS) |
Hybrid drivetrain | Series hybrid |
Battery | CATL Freevoy, capacity unknown |
Electric range | 450 km (280 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 an upcoming plug-in hybrid full-size luxury SUV to be produced by SAIC Motor under the IM Motors brand. It is IM's first range-extender model.
Overview
[edit]The LS9 will be the brand's first range extender vehicle and it's largest to date. It will also be available with a battery electric powertrain.[citation needed]
Design and features
[edit]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.[1]
A LiDAR system will be available on the LS9 with it being part of an ADAS system expected to be supplied by Momenta.[2]
Powertrain
[edit]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. It uses a CATL Freevoy battery (which uses both sodium-ion and lithium-ion cells) with the capacity not listed.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ Kang, Lei (July 17, 2025). "IM Motors files for LS9 to target large extended-range SUV market". CnEVPost.