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Pré-venda do IM LS8: SUV elétrico da IM Motors chega com 390 kW e direção de quatro rodas

IM LS8 Pre-sale: IM Motors' electric SUV arrives with 390 kW and four-wheel steering

IM Motors starts the pre-sale of the LS8 SUV, featuring up to six seats, 390 kW of power, and steer-by-wire, in addition to advanced driving technology.

IM Motors opened the pre-sale for the electric SUV IM LS8 on March 26, offering five or six-seat options with pre-sale prices ranging from 259,800 to 309,800 yuan.

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  1. Performance and Chassis
  2. Technology and Assistance
  3. Interior and Comfort
  4. Powertrain and Range
  5. Market and Vision

Performance and Chassis

  • Chassis: Agile Lizard Digital Chassis 3.0 with dual-motor all-wheel drive.
  • Power: up to 390 kW
  • Torque: 670 Nm
  • Acceleration: from 0 to 100 km/h in under 4 seconds
  • Braking: 100 km/h to 0 in 34.38 meters
  • Steering: four-wheel steer-by-wire with bidirectional rear-wheel steering up to 24°, turning radius of 4.85 m

Technology and Assistance

  • Nvidia Thor processor with 64 GB LPDDR5X
  • 520-line LiDAR
  • IM AD works nationwide and recognizes police hand signals
  • AEB capable of stopping the vehicle at 100 km/h, even in snow and at night
  • Planned upgrade to L4-ready IM AD ZETA

Interior and Comfort

  • Ultra Wide Layout with second row reclining up to 132°, featuring spa-style massage functions
  • Luggage capacity: trunk for six 28-inch suitcases
  • In the six-seat configuration, the third row is functional; in four-seat mode, the second row gets a 21.5-inch ceiling-mounted entertainment screen
  • B&O Sound, 4D mechanical massage seats, and smart floor heating

Powertrain and Range

  • Stellar Super EREV System
  • Combined CLTC Range of 1,605 km
  • Equivalent consumption of 2.54 L/100 km
  • Pure electric range of 430 km
  • 800V ultra-fast charging: 30% to 80% in 12 minutes
  • Thermal management offers 170 kW starting power, even in extreme cold

Market and Vision

As a key piece in SAIC Motor's luxury offensive, the LS8 brings together the latest technologies in chassis, driving, cabin, and propulsion. With this model, the large SUV segment near 300,000 yuan may undergo relevant changes.

What do you think about the use of four-wheel steer-by-wire and the battery pack with up to 430 km of range? Share your opinion in the comments.

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