On March 1, during the 2024 Lixiang Automobile Spring Launch Conference, the 2024 Lixiang L series models were officially unveiled. The price of the new Lixiang L7 is 319,800-379,800 yuan, the price of the new Lixiang L8 is 339,800-399,800 yuan, and The price of the new Lixiang L9 is 429,800-459,800 yuan. The new model will go on sale on March 3. There are many improvements in configuration, including batteries, air suspension, seat functions, car chip, screen, audio, safety configuration, etc., and parts such as paint and rims have also been adjusted. In addition, in the third quarter, a new intelligent Lixiang's turn assist feature will be available to L-series and MEGA users via OTA. This feature can reduce the turning circle at low speed by 0.5-1 meter, which is achieved through the chassis control system and electric all-wheel drive. In the second quarter, Lixiang will also provide a paid upgrade of the 8295P chip for 2023 models.
The Li L7 is the only model in the facelift that received body modifications. The rear of the new car has been redesigned, the licence plate has been moved to the tailgate and the rear dodger has become very similar to the Ideal L9. The new car gets Baby Blue pearl paint ($10,000 optional), new 20-inch silver/grey/black/grey two-tone wheels as standard on the Air and Pro and 21-inch silver/grey/black/grey two-tone wheels as standard on the Max.
It's worth noting that the enviable Ideal L9 smart fridge will also be available in the Li L7 Max and Pro models. As for other details, the Li L7 will get a recessed centre storage compartment, upgraded dual 50W air-cooled wireless charging pads, a 2.2kW 220V surge protector, and upgraded touchscreen rear air conditioning controls. As for the seats, the Li L7 comes standard with 10-point massage for the first and second rows of seats, which the Li L7 previously had.
It is worth noting that the enviable Li L9 smart refrigerator will also be equipped with the Li L7 Max and Pro models. In other details, the Li L7 will add a recessed central storage compartment, upgrade two 50W air-cooled wireless charging panels, increase the discharge power of the 220V power supply to 2.2kW, and upgrade the rear air conditioning control panel to a touchscreen. As for the seats, all Li L7 series are equipped as standard with a 10-point massage for the first and second row seats, previously available on the Li L9.
As for the car, the new car is equipped with Qualcomm 8295 chips around the perimeter, and the Max version is a high-performance version of the Qualcomm 8295 chip, which has received a performance boost. The car will also be equipped with an RGB+ IR vision module, as well as a dual array microphone that can achieve spatial free speech, figure-born figure and other functions.The 2024 L series Max and Pro models will be supplied as standard with Ideal Platinum audio, the two cars have 21/19 speakers respectively, with a maximum power of 2160 watts, with independent DSP, the treble is made of a bifold ring aluminum membrane, and the overall effect of listening to the song of the scene will have a significant overall effect of listening to the scene will be greatly improved.
The Li L7 intelligent driving system has also been upgraded, and the L7 Pro will be equipped with AD Max hardware and software, further decentralising intelligent driving.In terms of safety configuration, dual-cavity remote airbags will be standard, and the number of airbags will reach 9; all series will be standardly equipped with negative ion generators to improve air filtration efficiency; and all series will be standardly equipped with in-vehicle carbon dioxide sensors
In terms of power, the new car continues to be equipped with an optional 1.5T hybrid system. The L7 Air/Pro models use a 42.8 kWh ternary lithium-ion battery, but the CLTC range is increased to 225 kilometres and the combined range to 1,360 kilometres. The L7 Max models use a 52.3 kWh ternary lithium-ion battery, with a CLTC range of 286 kilometres, an increase of 68 kilometres. The L7 Max model is equipped with a 52.3 kWh lithium-ion battery. The pure electric vehicle has a CLTC driving range of 286 kilometres in operating mode, an increase of 68 kilometres, and a combined driving range of 1,421 kilometres, an increase of 98 kilometres.
The restyling of the Li L8 will not require any style adjustments. Like the ideal L7, it will be painted in special Baby Blue pearl paint (10,000 yuan option), the Air and Pro versions come standard with 20-inch silver-gray/black-gray two-tone rims, and the Max comes standard with 21-inch silver-gray/black-gray two-tone rims.
Black sports interiors have appeared in cars of all L8 series, a small desktop panel to the right of the second row is included as standard in all series, upgraded with two 50W air-cooled wireless charging boards, the discharge power from a 220 V power source has been increased to 2.2 kW, and the rear air conditioning control system has been improved. updated to a touchscreen.The seat is also equipped with a ten-point massage function for the first and second rows of seats as standard in all series.Max and Pro will update the ideal platinum audio audio system and add a smart refrigerator.
As for the smart cockpit, the Air and Pro have updated Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip, the Max is a high-performance version of the 8295 chip, and the in-car cockpit perception module is also updated, as is the L7.Some professional versions of Smart Driving will also come standard with AD Max hardware and software.As for the safety configuration, dual-cavity remote airbags with up to 9 airbags are standard; all series are equipped with negative ion generators as standard to enhance the effectivity of the vehicle.
On the power side, the new vehicle continues to be equipped with a 1.5 tonne plug-in hybrid system. The L8 Air/Pro uses a 42.8 kWh triple lithium battery, but the range on pure electricity under CLTC conditions has been increased to 225 kilometres and the full range to 1,360 kilometres.The L8 Max is equipped with a 52.3 kWh triple lithium battery. The range on pure electricity under CLTC conditions is 280km, increased by 62km, and the full range has been increased to 1,415km, increased by 92km.In terms of suspension, the Lixiang L8 Air will also be equipped with air suspension to achieve the standard configuration of all series.
As for the interior, it will be available with a black sporty interior. Features include an upgraded 50W air-cooled dual wireless charging pad, 220V discharge up to 2.2kW and touchscreen rear air conditioning control.
As for the car's seats, the Lixiang L9 main driver has been upgraded to a magic carpet seat with 16-point massage (massage function is standard on the first and second rows of seats), intelligent soft and hard seat cushion adjustment, electric seat adjustment/ lumbar support and seat ventilation/heating function. The right side of the second row is converted into a "king" seat with power leg rest, power pusher (heated), 35 degree one-button recline, automatic recline adjustment to match the front row, automatic footrest opening and other functions. The sound part comes standard with perfect platinum sound.
In terms of cars and machine parts, all new Lixiang L9 series are equipped with high-performance Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip as standard, and the in-cab experience is the same as L7/L8. It is worth noting that Lixiang L9 also customized the screen in the car, and everything three screens have been upgraded to Samsung's fourth-generation OLED screens. In addition, Lixiang L9 is the second model in the world to provide both Dolby Vision and Dolby ATMOS. Who is the first model? This is Lisyan MEGA. In addition, the new L9 screens have been certified to work in low blue light, which is easier on the eyes.
The configuration of the safety elements meets the requirements of L7/L8, which is mainly reflected in the two-pole remote car airbags, 9 airbags, negative ion generators and carbon dioxide sensors.
As for the power part, the new car is still equipped with a 1.5 t extended-range hybrid system, but all series have been replaced with triple lithium batteries with a capacity of 52.3 kWh, so that the battery life of the new car in CLTC conditions reached 280 km, an increase of 57 km, and the full power reserve increased to 1412 km, increasing by 98 km.The ideal L9 suspension has also been comprehensively upgraded. All series are equipped as standard with pneumatic springs with two cavities, which are more sporty in the single-cavity state and more comfortable in the double-cavity state. In addition, it also supports intelligent switching between single-cavity and double-cavity.
Ideal Motors announced a sales plan of 800,000 vehicles at the beginning of the year. After reading the Lixiang L series 2024 update, I think everyone will feel that the 800,000 car sales plan is no joke.