Engineering:IM LS9
| IM LS9 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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) |
| us|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight | 2,695 kg (5,941 lb) |
The IM LS9 is an upcoming 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 will debut on November 4, 2025, with pre-sales starting on the same day.[1] The LS9 is positioned as the brand's flagship model.[2]
The LS9 was first shown during the 2025 China International Industry Fair on September 23, 2025 with no prior announcement.[3]
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.[4]
A LiDAR system will be available on the LS9 with it being part of an ADAS system expected to be supplied by Momenta.[5]
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.[2]
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.[6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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". https://cnevpost.com/2025/10/27/im-motors-pre-sales-ls9-nov-4/.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Kang, Lei (July 17, 2025). "IM Motors files for LS9 to target large extended-range SUV market". https://cnevpost.com/2025/07/17/im-motors-files-for-ls9/.
- ↑ "智己LS9实车亮相，四季度发布!". September 23, 2025. https://www.bitauto.com/article/1003103848921/.
- ↑ Bobylev, Denis (July 30, 2025). "SAIC & Alibaba to launch a full-size SUV to rival Li Auto L9 – the IM LS9". https://carnewschina.com/2025/06/30/saic-alibaba-to-launch-a-full-size-suv-to-rival-li-auto-l9-the-im-ls9/.
- ↑ Chen, Dong Yi (July 17, 2025). "SAIC-Alibaba's IM LS9 EREV with 673hp revealed in China, launch in Q4". https://carnewschina.com/2025/07/17/saic-alibabas-im-ls9-erev-with-673hp-revealed-launch-in-q4/.
- ↑ 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". https://carnewschina.com/2025/10/27/saics-im-ls9-erev-will-start-pre-sale-on-november-4-402-km-electric-range-520-line-lidar-lizard-digital-chassis-3-0/.
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