On April 16, official information confirmed the official launch of the IM LS8. The new vehicle is available in 4 trim levels, with an official guide price of 261,800–311,800 RMB and launch preferential price of 249,800–299,800 RMB. National deliveries will officially start on April 20.Built on an 800V high-voltage platform, the IM LS8 is equipped with the Stellar Super Range-Extender Powertrain, delivering a maximum combined cruising range of 1,605 km CLTC.It also features Lizard Digital Chassis 3.0, full steer-by-wire, and a bidirectional 24° intelligent rear-wheel steering system for enhanced handling and driving experience.
Vehicle Highlights
Exterior
The IM LS8 continues IM’s family design language, with a through-type Star Ring light strip, closed-off front fascia, and brand logo on the hood, creating a strong sense of technology.The lower air intake uses a narrow-strip trapezoidal design for effective cooling. The headlight assembly on both sides is arranged in a 7-shape, giving the front a bold presence. A LiDAR is mounted on the roof.
The side profile features smooth, stretched lines and a nearly flat roof for generous rear headroom. It retains a floating roof design with a prominent C-pillar, hidden door handles, and large multi-spoke wheels.The rear taillights are similar to the IM LS9, with a through-type design and customizable light language in the center.
Five exterior colors are offered:Pamir Gray, Olympus Black, Qogir Silver, Alps White, and Bled Green.
Dimensions: 5085 × 2000 × 1807 mm, wheelbase 3060 mm — noticeably shorter than the LS9. Four wheel options from 20 to 22 inches are available.
Interior
The interior uses a wrap-around cockpit layout with extensive soft-touch materials, catering to family-oriented aesthetics.Three interior color schemes are provided: Elephant Gray-Brown, Elephant Gray-Beige, and Elephant Gray-Black.
The multi-screen system includes:
27.1-inch 5K MiniLED central screen
15.6-inch 3K front passenger entertainment screen
21.5-inch 4K ceiling-mounted screen for second row
It is equipped with a 25-speaker B&O audio system in a 7.1.4 channel layout.The IM LS8 runs the IM Ultra Agent 1.0 intelligent system powered by Alibaba Qwen large model, supported by the Qualcomm 8295P chip for greatly improved computing power and smoothness.
Seating & Comfort
Two layouts are available: large 5-seater and 6-seater to suit different family needs.The model features the “AI Comfort Package”:
Nappa leather seats
Zero-gravity mode and 4D mechanical massage for front seats
Heating, ventilation, and massage for rear seats
Electric adjustment and leg rests for second-row captain’s chairs
Other comfort features:
12.3L dual-door car refrigerator (cooling and heating)
Smart floor heating system from the IM LS9
Electric sunshades, 256-color ambient lighting, double-layer acoustic glass, and active noise cancellation for a quiet cabin.
Intelligent Driving
The IM LS8 is equipped with a 520-line ultra-view LiDAR, 11 high-definition cameras, multiple millimeter-wave and ultrasonic radars, with an “Intelligent Gaze” function for precise detection of pedestrians, vehicles, and obstacles.
It uses the NVIDIA Thor chip with 700 TOPS computing power, 64GB LPDDR5X RAM, and 273GB/s bandwidth, supporting high-level autonomous driving algorithms and future OTA updates.Software relies on IM AD ZETA end-to-end model co-developed with Momenta, enabling highway NOA, urban NOA, and full-scenario intelligent automatic parking.
Powertrain
Based on an 800V platform, the IM LS8 uses a 1.5T range-extender + electric motor system, available in RWD and AWD.
RWD version:Single motor: 230 kW, 430 N·m52 kWh battery355 km pure electric range, 1,573 km combined range (CLTC)
AWD version:Dual motors: 390 kW, 670 N·m0–100 km/h in 4.7 seconds66 kWh battery430 km pure electric range, 1,605 km combined range (CLTC)
Chassis
The entire lineup comes standard with Lizard Digital Chassis 3.0, including:
Double-wishbone front suspension + multi-link rear suspension
CDC continuously variable damping dampers
120mm travel closed air suspension
MK C2 brake-by-wire system
The Lizard intelligent control module responds within 20 milliseconds, adjusting damping and body posture in real time with preview function for long-distance comfort.The vehicle also features a bidirectional 24° four-wheel steering system.
Editor’s Comments & Competitor Comparison
表格
Model Price (10k RMB) Powertrain CLTC Pure Electric / Combined Range Dimensions (mm) / Wheelbase
IM LS8 25.98–30.98 1.5T EREV + 800V 355/430 km / 1573/1605 km 5085×2000×1807 / 3060
Li L8 32.18–37.98 1.5T EREV + 400V 225/280 km / 1360/1415 km 5080×1995×1800 / 3005
AITO M8 EREV 35.98–45.98 1.5T EREV + 400V 201/310/322 km / 1405–1590 km 5190×1999×1795 / 3105
The IM LS8 targets the 250,000–300,000 RMB large SUV segment, adopting a staggered competition strategy to avoid direct rivalry with the Li L8 and AITO M8 above 300,000 RMB, forming differentiated advantages.
Its core strengths include full steer-by-wire, 24° four-wheel steering, 800V ultra-fast charging, and ultra-long range, making it highly attractive to families seeking a complete package.Challenges include lower brand awareness compared to Li and AITO, and lower priority on handling among family buyers versus space, comfort, and intelligence.
Overall, the IM LS8 precisely meets family demands for comfort, drivability, and cost-performance.It received over 10,000 orders in 45 minutes of pre-sale, confirming strong market recognition.With stable delivery, after-sales support, and growing word of mouth, it has the potential to become a dark horse in the 300,000 RMB SUV segment.