On April 24, the Beijing Auto Show officially opened, and Li Auto brought its new flagship product – the Li Auto L9 Livis. The vehicle had previously been announced with a price of $82,324, and it is scheduled to officially launch and begin deliveries on May 15. In addition to a brief introduction of product information, the press conference featured several impressive highlights: one was Li Xiang personally demonstrating the capacitive anti-pinch function of the power-closing doors on site, and another was the new car equipped with a fully independent active suspension system capable of individual wheel lift control. For example, a scenario was shown on site where the vehicle, stuck in sand, lifted its wheels to rescue itself.
On May 15, the interior, a solution for new energy vehicles without a spare tire, and more product information will be released
Overall, the new car has undergone a comprehensive upgrade over the current Li Auto L9. It features larger body dimensions, is equipped with 4 LiDAR sensors, has a chip computing power of 2560 TOPS, and is the first to adopt an 800V fully active suspension system, enabling "anti-physics" body posture control. In official terms, it is the core production model of Li Auto's embodied intelligence strategy.
Cumulative sales of Li Auto L9 approximately 300,000 units
Li Xiang personally tests capacitive anti-pinch function of power-closing doors
In terms of exterior, the Li Auto L9 Livis focuses on detail optimizations to enhance the overall premium feel, such as refined adjustments to body lines and upgraded paint quality. The front star-ring light is more flush and supports three-color illumination. Combined with ADB matrix headlights and a new UWB proximity sensing technology, it enables diverse light language interactive feedback.
In terms of dimensions, the new car has a length/width/height of 5255/2000/1810 mm and a wheelbase of 3125 mm, slightly increased compared to the current L9. Additionally, the use of a short front overhang, long rear overhang, high beltline, and 22-inch wheels gives the car a more imposing presence. Notably, the Li Auto L9 Livis also offers a two-tone body, crafted with a triple-layer paint process and seamless hand-finishing, showcasing a premium feel. At the rear, the taillight brow merges with the character line, the brow curves downward, and the lamp cover becomes flatter, raising the visual center of gravity.
On the intelligent driving front, the Li Auto L9 Livis is equipped with 4 LiDAR sensors across the vehicle, combined with a $1,176,471-pixel high-definition camera matrix to compensate for the shortcomings of pure vision solutions. Additionally, a core highlight is the adoption of two self-developed 5nm Mach 100 chips, with a total computing power of 2560 TOPS under chip collaboration. The new car supports full-scenario navigation on autopilot (NOA), covering nationwide highways, urban expressways, and city roads. It also features memory parking, remote parking, and straight-line summoning, capable of handling over 300 complex parking scenarios.
For the powertrain, the new car will be equipped with a fully self-developed third-generation 1.5T range extender, which is quieter during start/stop and idle. WLTC fuel consumption drops to 6.3 L/100 km, a nearly 20% reduction compared to the current model. In terms of battery, the new car is equipped with a 72.7 kWh battery pack, with CLTC pure electric range increased to 420 km and CLTC combined range exceeding 1500 km. It also offers a 5C ultra-fast charging battery option, significantly reducing charging time.
The chassis upgrade is a core highlight of this innovation. The new car features an 800V fully independent active suspension, which is the first time this technology has been applied to a vehicle priced under $88,235. It enables "anti-physics" posture control, breaking the limits of spring compression and gravity. The four wheels can be independently raised and lowered, allowing the vehicle to avoid nose-diving during braking and body roll during cornering, greatly improving stability and comfort. Additionally, the new car is equipped with a full by-wire chassis, including steer-by-wire, four-wheel steering, and electro-mechanical braking (EMB). In extreme situations, even if three wheels simultaneously lose braking, a single wheel brake can achieve effective stopping. The four-wheel steering system reduces the turning radius of this 5.2-meter-long vehicle to just 5.4 meters.
Editor's Review:
With the surge of domestic flagship SUVs over the past year, we have seen more and more products on the market that not only come with "refrigerator + TV + big sofa" but also have larger dimensions and more diverse powertrain options. Therefore, how the Li Auto L9 can achieve self-breakthrough and once again become the benchmark in the market has been a topic of great curiosity. At this year's Beijing Auto Show, the Li Auto L9 Livis officially provided the answer: it is no longer just a simple "mobile home," but the core model for Li Auto's embodied intelligence strategy. Of course, we also look forward to more surprises when its interior is unveiled.
