IM LS9

The IM LS9 is an upcoming plug-in hybrid full-size luxury SUV to be produced by SAIC Motor under the IM Motors brand. It is IM's first range-extender model.

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	Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive Front-engine, dual-motor, all-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol range extender: 1.5 L 15FNE I4 turbo
Power output	523 hp (390 kW; 530 PS)
Hybrid drivetrain	Series hybrid
Battery	CATL Freevoy, capacity unknown
Electric range	450 km (280 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)
Curb weight	2,695 kg (5,941 lb)

Overview

The LS9 will be the brand's first range extender vehicle and it's largest to date. It will also be available with a battery electric powertrain.^{[citation needed]}

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.^[1]

A LiDAR system will be available on the LS9 with it being part of an ADAS system expected to be supplied by Momenta.^[2]

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. It uses a CATL Freevoy battery (which uses both sodium-ion and lithium-ion cells) with the capacity not listed.^[3]