IM Motors’ new LS6 SUV is open for pre-sale, featuring a refreshed exterior and interior, and added EREV variants on top of the previous BEV options. The price range is 209,900 to 279,900 yuan (29,200 to 39,000 USD). The official launch will be on September 10 in China.
- LS6 Pro BEV: 209,900 yuan (29,200 USD)
- LS6 52 Pro EREV: 214,900 yuan (29,900 USD)
- LS6 66 Max EREV: 239,900 yuan (33,400 USD)
- LS6 Ultra BEV: 279,900 yuan (39,000 USD)
The EREV is powered by IM Motors’ “Stellar” range-extender system, boasting a maximum CLTC comprehensive range of 1,502 km and a pure electric range of 450 km. Within 30 minutes of the pre-sale opening, orders exceeded 10,000 units.
Exterior
Both BEV and EREV variants share the same design with a fastback shape, front and rear fenders wider than the body, double five-spoke rims, and red brake calipers. The front adopts Y-shaped “Starlight” headlights, and the roof features a 520-line lidar on high-end trims. The rear carries a through-type taillight strip named “Skyline 2.0.” The EREV variant has body dimensions of 4937/1988/1671 mm (l/w/h) with a 2960 mm wheelbase.
Powertrain
Equipped with IM Motors’ Lizard Digital Chassis 2.0 and the Continental MK C2 brake-by-wire system, the new IM LS6 can realize two-way 18° four-wheel steering, enabling a turning radius of 4.79 meters.
For the EREV, the “Stellar” range-extender system is comprised of a Zephyr 1.5T engine (114 kW), a rear 800V silicon carbide “Hurricane” electric motor (230 kW), and CATL’s Freevoy Super Max battery pack:
- LS6 52 Pro EREV: 52 kWh battery pack, 370 km pure electric range, 1,400 km comprehensive range
- LS6 66 Max EREV: 66 kWh battery pack, 450 km pure electric range, 1,502 km comprehensive range
The BEV is available in RWD (245 kW, 76 kWh, 650 km range) or AWD (500 kW combined, 103 kWh, 750 km range, 0–100 km/h in 3.48 seconds). Under fast charging, it takes 15 minutes to recharge 310 km of range.
Interior & Technology
The cockpit features a 27.1-inch 5K display and a 15.6-inch 3K co-pilot entertainment screen, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip. Consumers can choose either a full or half steering wheel. The onboard IM AD 3.0 advanced driving assistance system does not rely on high-definition maps and is powered by an Nvidia Drive Thor chip.
The interior adopts a five-seater layout, with the co-pilot zero-gravity seat supporting a 121° adjustable angle. Rear seats offer ventilation, heating, and massage functions. Additional features include an 11 L refrigerator, 50 W wireless fast charging, 21 speakers, and ambient lighting.
