Li Auto’s L9 SUV’s patent images released

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) recently released the patent images of Li Auto’s second mass-produced model, the L9.

Building on the startup's second REEV platform, the L9 is positioned as a full-sized SUV and will feature a price range of 450,000-500,000 yuan ($70,630-78,480). Li Auto said the yet-to-be-launched model will be “a global flagship smart SUV for family use”.

L9; photo credit: MIIT

According to the patent images, the L9 features an uncluttered and futuristic exterior design. At the front, it adopts a split-type headlight design, which is composed of a full-width light strip at the edge of the bonnet and the LED projector headlamps located on the bumper. The closed-off grille design makes the L9 look like a BEV, but it is still a REEV. The only detail that disturbs the vehicle's smooth appearance is the LiDAR devices right above the front windshield.

L9; photo credit: MIIT

Moreover, the L9 also has pop-out door handles, a subtle roof spoiler, and a rear light strip that stretches across the width of the SUV. The chrome-plated trims on the edge surrounding the windows elevate the luxury essence of the model.

The L9 measures 5,200 mm long, 1,998 mm wide, and 1,800 mm tall, and has a 3,105 mm wheelbase. Local media outlets reported that the 6- and 7-seater layouts will be available.

The L9 carries a range-extender powertrain that consists of a 1.5-liter four-cylinder direct-injection turbocharged gasoline engine with a Miller-cycle combustion. The model has a front-axle-mounted electric motor that is good for 130kW and a rear motor churning out up to 200kW. The AWD system delivers a combined peak torque of 620 N·m. It is supported by a 44.5kWh battery pack that enables a WLTC range of 175km on battery power alone. When the range-extender system cooperates with the battery pack, the L9 will be capable of a combined range of up to 1,315 km (CLTC).The vehicle can zip from standstill to 100km/h within 5.3 seconds.