Engineering:Li i9
| Li i9 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Li Auto |
| Also called | Lixiang i9 |
| Production | 2026–present |
| Assembly | China: Changzhou, Jiangsu |
| Designer | Ben Baum |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive |
| Related | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,168 mm (124.7 in) |
| Length | 5,225 mm (205.7 in) |
| Width | 1,970 mm (78 in) |
| Height | 1,752 mm (69.0 in) |
| |uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight | 3,168 kg (6,984 lb) |
The Li i9 (Chinese: 理想i9; pinyin: Lǐxiǎng i9; literally: 'ideal i9') is a battery electric luxury full-size SUV produced by Chinese manufacturer Li Auto. It is the largest vehicle in Li Auto's "i" series and sits alongside the extended-range L9 as Li Auto's flagship SUVs.
Overview
The i9 was revealed through social media on 9 July, 2026. It was also shown to carry a "Home" badge, making it the second Li Auto model after the Mega MPV to have this version. It was later officially launched on 16 September 2026.[1][2]
The i9 features similar design elements to the rest of the Li Auto lineup, particularly the smaller i-series vehicles, such as the i6 and i8. This includes the "Star Ring" headlights and the nearly one-box, tapered profile. Its drag coefficient is 0.215 Cd, making it the most aerodynamic mass-production SUV. The interior is exclusively available in a six-seat configuration, featuring multiple three-color schemes. The first two rows of seats all have zero-gravity functions, while the second row seats can individual rotate 180 degrees to face the third row, similar to the larger Mega. A table can be also mounted between the second and third rows when in that configuration. In addition, it also features a 10 L (610 cu in) heated and refrigerated compartment and a 29-speaker 4960 W audio system. The i9 features a continuous 29-inch 6K display in the front, integrating central and passenger display functions, as well as a roof-mounted 21-inch entertainment display in the rear.[3]
References
- ↑ Zhang, Phate (2026-07-09). "Li Auto teases i9, its largest SUV yet, with September launch planned" (in en-US). https://cnevpost.com/2026/07/09/li-auto-teases-i9-sept-launch/.
- ↑ "Li Auto CEO Li Xiang: Li i9 to Launch in September; New L6 Event Set for July 16". https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/07-09-2026-li-auto-ceo-li-xiang-li-i9-to-launch-in-september-new-l6-event-set-for-july-16-342848880189234.
- ↑ Miao, Liu (2026-09-16). "Li Auto launches i9 EV in China: world’s most aerodynamic mass-production SUV at 0.215 Cd" (in en-US). https://carnewschina.com/2026/09/16/li-auto-launches-i9-ev-in-china-worlds-most-aerodynamic-mass-production-suv-at-0-215-cd/.
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