On November 21, 2025, at the Guangzhou International Auto Show in China, IM Auto officially announced the nationwide delivery of its flagship extended-range SUV—the 2026 IM LS9. As the brand's first "9-series" model to adopt a range-extended electric powertrain, the LS9, with its over 5.2-meter length, 1508km combined range, and rich luxury and technological features, officially joins the competitive market of large new energy SUVs in the RMB 300,000 price range.
Unlike the existing streamlined design language of the IM family, the LS9 adopts a new square and rugged style, highlighting its full-size SUV positioning with a straight roofline and robust body shape.
Body Dimensions: The new car measures 5279/2000/1806 mm in length, width, and height, respectively, with a wheelbase of 3160 mm, ensuring ample interior space.
Detailed Features: The front fascia features a closed design, paired with a star-ring-style continuous light strip and T-shaped headlights. Hidden door handles are fitted on the sides, while the rear continues the family-style continuous taillights, but the design is more restrained compared to previous models.
Optional Features: According to information submitted to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China, users can choose to install roof-mounted headlights, camping lights, and lidar, enhancing the vehicle's outdoor-oriented capabilities.
The LS9 focuses on creating a luxurious and comfortable six-seat driving experience, integrating numerous high-end features in its interior.
Cockpit Layout: It adopts a 2+2+2 six-seat layout, with the second row equipped with zero-gravity seats supporting 4D mechanical massage, effectively alleviating fatigue on long journeys.
Intelligent Screens: The vehicle features a 27.1-inch 5K digital cockpit main screen and a 15.6-inch front entertainment screen, providing powerful support for driving and infotainment.
Practical Features: Equipped with a smart refrigerator supporting a temperature control range of -6°C to +50°C, and thoughtful features such as delayed headlight shut-off.
The powertrain is the LS9's biggest technological highlight, featuring the "Starry Sky" super range-extending electric system designed to completely address users' concerns about range and refueling.
Range Extender System: A 1.5T engine produced by SAIC serves as the range extender, with a maximum power of 114 kW, and is equipped with a dual-motor system (front and rear), with peak power outputs of 160 kW and 230 kW respectively, for a total system power of 390 kW (approximately 530 horsepower).
Range Performance: Under CLTC conditions, its pure electric range is 402 kilometers, and its combined range reaches an impressive 1508 kilometers, perfectly covering all scenarios of daily commuting and long-distance travel.
The LS9 also incorporates a great deal of technology in its handling. Its advanced chassis system ensures that this large vehicle also offers agile driving experience. Four-wheel steering: The new vehicle is expected to feature a four-wheel steering system, which significantly reduces the turning radius and improves maneuverability on urban roads for an SUV exceeding 5.2 meters in length.
Air suspension: Equipped with a dual-chamber closed adaptive air suspension, it effectively filters road bumps and enhances ride comfort.
In terms of intelligent features, the LS9 keeps pace with industry trends, having prepared the hardware for advanced intelligent driver assistance systems.
Perception hardware: A lidar is installed on the roof, combined with side-view cameras on the front fenders, suggesting the adoption of an advanced intelligent driver assistance solution provided by Momenta.
In summary, the 2026 IM LS9, as a key product for the brand's upward trajectory, addresses range anxiety with its extended-range powertrain, targets the family market with its six-seat layout, and establishes a luxurious image with its flagship features, forming its core product strengths. With the official commencement of deliveries, it will directly compete with models such as the Lixiang L9 and AITO M9 in the fiercely competitive "9-series" SUV market.
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