IM LS9

The IM LS9 is a range-extended full-size luxury SUV to be produced by SAIC Motor under the IM Motors brand. It is IM's first EREV-only model.

IM LS9
Overview
Manufacturer	IM Motors
Production	2025–present
Assembly	China: Shanghai
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size luxury SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	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	69.5 kWh CATL Freevoy
Electric range	402 km (250 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

Rear view

The LS9 will be the brand's second range extended electric vehicle. It will also be one of China's longest-range hybrids, although the range of the LS9 is not yet known. The LS9 was set to devut on November 4, 2025, with pre-sales starting on the same day. However, the debut was moved to November 12th.^[1][2] The LS9 is positioned as the brand's flagship model.^[3]

The LS9 was first shown during the 2025 China International Industry Fair on September 23, 2025 with no prior announcement.^[4]

The official launch of the LS9 took place on November 12, 2025. A Hyper version is slated for launch in 2026.^[5]

Design and features

Interior

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.^[6]

A LiDAR system will be available on the LS9 with it being part of an ADAS system expected to be supplied by Momenta.^[7]

At launch, it was announced that customers can choose between a half-spoke or full-spoke steering wheel. Regardless of what steering model is optioned, sliding rotary controls are used on both sides of the wheel. The LS9's interior adopts a similar layout to the IM LS6, featuring a 27.1-inch 5K MiniLED dual central control screen and a 15.6-inch 3K MiniLED passenger entertainment screen. The LS9 has a four-wheel steering system that allows the rear wheels to turn up to 24 degrees. It also features a refrigerator in the interior as standard.^[5]

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.^[3]

The battery range of the LS9 was originally 450 kilometres (280 mi). This figure was changed to 402 kilometres (250 mi) when the launch date was announced.^[1] The battery was confirmed to be CATL's Freevoy on the same day, with a capacity of 65.9 kWh.^[8]