On April 16, IM officially launched its brand-new mid-to-large extended-range SUV, the 2026 IM LS8. The five-seater version starts at ¥249,800, while the six-seater version starts at ¥269,800.
52 Max+: ¥249,800 (5-seater), ¥269,800 (6-seater)
66 Ultra: ¥279,800 (5-seater), ¥299,800 (6-seater)
Extended-Range System: Equipped with the 1.5T "Stellar" Super Extended-Range Generator (max power output: 114 kW), ensuring stable power output throughout the journey without relying solely on the electric battery.
Pure Electric Range: 430 km (CLTC standard)—sufficient to meet 90% of families' weekly commuting needs, enabling daily travel with zero fuel consumption.
Comprehensive Range: 1,605 km (CLTC standard)—allows for a trip from Shanghai to Xi'an without the need for recharging, ensuring worry-free long-distance travel.
Recharging Efficiency: Supports an 800V high-voltage platform; charging from 30% to 80% takes just 12 minutes—faster than refueling at a gas station.
Energy Consumption: Comprehensive fuel consumption is as low as 2.54 L/100 km, significantly outperforming comparable fuel-powered SUVs in its class.
Intelligent System: The world's first vehicle to feature the integration of Alibaba's "Qwen" Large Language Model and the "IM Ultra Agent" intelligent assistant, supporting natural language interaction.
Saying "The child is asleep" automatically dims the interior lighting, turns off the music, and activates the seat massage function.
Saying "I feel a bit cold" automatically raises the cabin temperature, closes the windows, and activates the floor heating system. Display Configuration:
27.1-inch 5K Ultra-HD Driver Display (Resolution: 5120 × 1440)
15.6-inch 3K Front Passenger Entertainment Screen, supporting independent content playback
Audio System: 25-speaker B&O 7.1.4-channel system, featuring an immersive soundstage comparable to a home theater
Comfort Features:
Front-row "Zero-Gravity" Seats (Heated / Ventilated / Airbag Massage)
Rear-row Independent Seats (with 4D Mechanical Massage + Power Leg Rests)
21.5-inch Rear Entertainment Screen (Exclusive to the 6-seater model)
12.3L Dual-Mode (Cooling/Heating) Onboard Refrigerator
Graphene Intelligent Floor Heating System (Operates efficiently even at -30°C)
"Agile Lizard" Digital Chassis 3.0: The industry's only system to feature a fully steer-by-wire four-wheel steering system as standard across the entire model lineup, boasting a response time of just 20 milliseconds
Bidirectional 24° Rear-Wheel Steering: Enables the LS8—a vehicle nearly 5 meters in length—to achieve a minimum turning radius of just 4.85 meters, smaller even than that of a Volkswagen Polo
Suspension System: 120mm ultra-long-travel intelligent air suspension + Continental MK C2 steer-by-wire braking system + 4-piston brake calipers
Acceleration Performance: AWD models achieve 0–100 km/h acceleration in the 4-second range, delivering a sensation of thrust comparable to high-performance sports cars
Braking Performance: A 100–0 km/h braking distance of just 34.38 meters, featuring safety redundancy that meets aviation-grade standards
Hardware Configuration:
520-line Ultra-wide-field LiDAR (Highest resolution in the industry)
NVIDIA Thor Chip (Computing power reaching 1000 TOPS)
Software System:
IM AD ZETA: Developed based on L4-level large language models, featuring:
Recognition of traffic police hand gestures
Autonomous navigation through roundabouts and unprotected left turns
Automatic ETC recognition and toll passage
Nighttime pedestrian avoidance and prediction of non-motorized vehicle movements
Technical Philosophy: Not merely "assisted driving," but an "AI Driver"—capable of *anticipating first, then acting*—truly realizing the evolution from "acting more like a human" to "surpassing human capabilities."
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layout |
Number of seats |
Second row configuration |
trunk capacity |
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Five-seater version |
5 seats |
132° Electric Recliner |
It can hold 6 28-inch suitcases |
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Six-seater version |
6 seats |
Two independent zero-gravity seats + 21.5-inch rear screen |
It can accommodate 4 28-inch suitcases |
Interior Materials: Extensive use of Nappa leather, microfiber suede, and soft-touch materials throughout the cabin; completely free of hard plastics.
Exclusive Features: Standard-equipped with the *CARGO STATION* mounting system, allowing for the effortless transport of outdoor gear such as bicycles and snowboards.
Front Fascia: A seamless, integrated light cluster paired with distinctive "7-shaped" LED daytime running lights, ensuring high visual recognition.
Side Profile: Flush-fitting door handles combined with 20–22-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels; boasts an ultra-low drag coefficient of just 0.26.
Rear End: A full-width taillight strip that supports *Light Language Interaction* (displaying dynamic messages such as "Thank You" or "Caution").
Color Palette: Pamir Grey, Olympus Black, Qogir Silver, Alpine White, and Bled Green (Five global color options available).
Technological Democratization: Bringing features typically found only in million-yuan luxury vehicles—such as steer-by-wire chassis systems, L4 intelligent driving, and AI-powered cockpits—to the 300,000 RMB price segment.
Family-Friendly Design: From the in-cabin refrigerator to the massage seats, and from the heated floors to the rear-seat entertainment screens, every detail is meticulously designed with the "human user" in mind.
Intelligent Manufacturing in China: The world's first mass-produced vehicle to integrate a "Large Language Model + Steer-by-Wire Chassis + Ultra-Fast Charging" trifecta.
The IM LS8 is not merely a car; it is an intelligent companion that understands you, thinks for itself, and accompanies you on your journey. It relegates the difficulty of driving large vehicles to history, completely eliminates long-distance anxiety, and ensures that technology truly serves everyday life.
