The all-new generation IM LS6 has officially opened pre-sales, with pre-sale prices starting at 209,900 yuan. As the first family pure electric SUV under SAIC's "NEXT·2028" strategy, its slogan is very direct: build 6-series ultimate experience with 9-series flagship standards, letting the whole family enjoy the next generation of mobility first.
In my view, this is not an ordinary pre-sale, but a shift in the competitive logic of the 200,000-yuan-class family SUV segment: in the past, everyone competed over refrigerators, color TVs, and large sofas; now IM has taken the battle to the chassis, steer-by-wire, and AI architecture. Whoever enters the next technology cycle first is qualified to define the "next-generation family car."
Full steer-by-wire chassis, standard across the entire lineup
In the past, steer-by-wire chassis and rear-wheel steering were technologies only million-yuan luxury cars were willing to use, and they even had to be optional. The all-new generation IM LS6 directly makes the next-generation full steer-by-wire Lizard chassis standard across the entire lineup, with steer-by-wire front-wheel steering, steer-by-wire rear-wheel steering, Continental MK C2 brake-by-wire, four-piston calipers, Brembo brake discs, and more all included in one go.
Its value is not just "good to drive." Aviation-grade triple safety redundancy, SynVector full-domain steer-by-wire vector torque coordinated control, and 20-millisecond ultra-fast response allow it to actively assist braking and avoidance in emergencies. The official claim even states "10FIT reliability, better than the aviation standard of 100FIT." Translated into user language, this means that when buying a family SUV, you should not only look at C-NCAP five-star ratings, but also at whether it has "safety before losing control." A nearly 5-meter-large SUV with a 4.49-meter turning radius, half a turn to full lock, and a one-shot U-turn makes narrow roads, underground garages, and U-turns at school gates much less stressful. The industry's only three-level adjustable steering ratio also lets every family member find their own driving feel.
Having a steer-by-wire chassis as standard across the lineup is more generation-defining than having one more large screen. Because it is not a "feature," but an underlying capability. Once users experience "half a turn to full lock, a one-shot U-turn, and no brake dive," it is hard to go back to traditional large SUVs. What IM is truly ruthless about is democratizing million-yuan-class technology to the 200,000-yuan class, forcing competitors to follow.
12.7kWh/100km, 782km range
Family pure electric SUVs fear most exaggerated range, slow charging, and high energy consumption. The all-new generation IM LS6 is equipped with the next-generation NEO three-electric architecture and self-developed Energy Efficiency Master 3.0, achieving energy consumption of 12.7kWh per 100 kilometers and a cost per kilometer as low as 4 cents. The full-domain 800V platform supports 396kW ultra-fast charging, adding 500km+ of range in 15 minutes, with a maximum of 530km, and is compatible with more than 90% of charging piles on the market. It can still charge stably at a low temperature of -20℃, with a maximum battery retention rate of 95%. CATL's 93-degree battery delivers 782km CLTC range. Add PPB aviation-grade battery reliability and millisecond-level ultra-fast cutoff, and safety redundancy is also maxed out.
It does not rely on "stacking a larger battery" to gain range, but on efficiency. For family users, this is more valuable than the battery kilowatt-hours on a spec sheet. Save a little every day, and over a year it becomes real money.
It can drive, and also "get things done"
IM and Momenta are the industry's only founding lighthouse partners. The latest IMAD Zeta empowers L2 assisted driving with L4-level model capabilities and fully adapts to Momenta's world model. Mapless NOA works well nationwide, and one-click AI chauffeur covers parking lots, narrow roads, and urban commuting. More noteworthy is the industry-first IM Claw lobster intelligent agent: it is not just a voice assistant that can chat, but an AI Agent that can understand vague intentions, automatically break down tasks, and coordinate across domains. One sentence handles navigation, vehicle control, entertainment, and multiple tasks, and in the future it will also connect directly to Alibaba's AI ecosystem.
IM Claw is the watershed for cockpit AI moving from "voice assistant" to "task agent." But I also want to pour a little cold water: the AI Agent experience depends heavily on the OTA cadence and ecosystem rollout. Do not rush to order for a "future promise"; during a test drive, be sure to test continuous commands and vague commands.
No "boss seat," every seat is first class
Family cars fear favoritism most. The all-new generation IM LS6 gives the driver's seat the segment's only standard 4D mechanical massage seat, with intensity 7 times that of pneumatic massage; the front passenger super right-side first-class seat supports three modes: zero gravity, chaise lounge, and forward folding; the rear seatback has a maximum 131° electric stepless adjustment. Ventilation, heating, and massage for all seats are standard across the entire lineup, with no need to pay extra for options. Add a 90% ultra-large room efficiency rate, Danish B&O audio, an 11L double-door refrigerator, four-door soft close, and a 105L front trunk, and the comfort features directly rival flagships.
"No boss seat" is the smartest approach for a family car. Because family car purchase decisions are often voted on jointly by the wife, the elderly, and the children, and making every seat comfortable is more likely to drive an order than pleasing only the driver's seat. But note that some flagship features have two descriptions in communication: "standard across the entire lineup" and "limited-time free upgrade." Before ordering, be sure to confirm the details of the benefits.
Final thoughts
Starting at 209,900 yuan, the all-new generation IM LS6 is not just launching a new car, but more like redefining the value standard for 200,000-yuan-class family pure electric SUVs: for safety, look at full steer-by-wire; for intelligence, look at physical AI; for comfort, look at standard equipment for all. In the second half of this year, if you want to buy a family SUV, this car will most likely be unavoidable.
