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Vehicle Overview

The IM LS6 is an E-segment smart electric SUV built on IM Motors' leading dedicated EV platform, serving as a pivotal model bridging the brand's "Five-Year Journey". Pioneering the "super range-extender + pure electric" dual-powertrain route, it officially went on sale on 10 September 2025 with official recommended retail prices ranging from RM209,900 to RM279,900 (with introductory promotional prices spanning RM197,900 to RM269,900), offering up to nine variants across range-extender (EREV) and battery electric (BEV) options.

The IM LS6 represents the brand's strategic thrust into the mainstream RM200,000-bracket SUV segment. In 2025, IM Motors recorded total sales of 81,000 units, with the LS6 alone accounting for over 60% of deliveries to become the brand's undisputed sales pillar. Just one month post-launch in October 2025, monthly sales surged to 11,263 units, propelling the brand past the 10,000-unit monthly milestone for three consecutive months as the core growth driver.

Design Language

The IM LS6 carries forward IM Motors' signature "Fluid Geometry" design language, featuring new T-shaped Falcon intelligent headlamps and a semi-closed trapezoidal lower grille for sharp visual identity. The brand emblem has been relocated from the front bumper to the bonnet, while the front nose is slightly elevated to accommodate the range-extender powertrain, creating a more muscular and planted stance. The side profile sports a coupe-SUV silhouette with frameless doors, flush pop-out door handles, red brake calipers, and large alloy wheels, while the rear features a full-width LED light bar and an integrated ducktail spoiler, available in up to six exterior colour options.

Inside, the cabin receives a major overhaul: a horizontal wraparound layout with a recessed bay design replaces the outgoing triple-screen setup. The driver side houses a massive 27.1-inch 5K MiniLED dual-screen display, complemented by a 15.6-inch 3K MiniLED dedicated passenger entertainment screen to craft an immersive, driver-focused digital cockpit. The centre console retains essential physical switchgear, with buyers able to choose between a futuristic YAT yoke-style steering wheel and a conventional round sports steering wheel to suit their driving preference.

Powertrain and Performance

The defining breakthrough of the IM LS6 is the "Hengxing" (Stellar) super range-extender system jointly developed by IM Motors and CATL, pioneering a new "large battery + 800V ultra-fast charging" approach in the EREV market. The range-extender variants are paired with 52 kWh and 66 kWh Freevoy MAX super battery packs, delivering NEDC electric-only ranges of up to 370 km and 450 km respectively, and a combined cruising range exceeding 1,500 km on a full tank and full charge. Delivering well over 600 km of weekly pure-electric range, it effortlessly covers daily urban commuting. Thanks to its 800V architecture, a 30% to 80% state of charge (SoC) takes just 12 minutes, adding 310 km of range in 15 minutes, while retaining over 95% of battery capacity even in freezing conditions down to -20°C.

The pure electric (BEV) lineup is split into single-motor rear-wheel drive (RWD) and dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) variants. The single-motor RWD model puts out 245 kW (333 PS) and 430 Nm of torque, completing the 0-100 km/h sprint in 6.4 seconds; the dual-motor AWD flagship churns out a colossal 500 kW (680 PS) and 800 Nm, delivering a blistering 0-100 km/h acceleration time of just 3.48 seconds. The BEV RWD variant gets a 76 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack with a CLTC-rated range of 650 km, while the AWD variant packs a 103 kWh battery offering 750 km of CLTC range. Silicon carbide (SiC) motor technology is standard across the range, delivering motor assembly efficiency exceeding 98%. For the range-extender version, CLTC fuel consumption in battery-depleted mode is rated at 5.5 litres/100 km, with a combined fuel consumption of just 0.06 litres/100 km.

Chassis and Handling

The IM LS6 comes comprehensively equipped with the next-generation "Lizard Digital Chassis 2.0", which serves as one of the vehicle's key technological highlights. Built on an all-aluminium chassis architecture featuring front double wishbone and rear multi-link independent suspension, it is paired exclusively with Continental's MKC2 brake-by-wire system to achieve a 100-0 km/h stopping distance of just 33.6 metres.

The chassis' standout highlight is its class-exclusive dual-direction 18° rear-wheel active steering system. Working alongside the Lizard Vector Motion Control system, the AWD variant boasts a turning radius of just 4.49 metres—on par with an A-segment compact car—allowing this large SUV to execute U-turns effortlessly in tight alleys. The "Lingxi Tyre Blowout Stability Control" proactively prevents loss of control and stabilizes vehicle trajectory during sudden high-speed or cornering blowouts; "Active Anti-Roll 2.0" slashes rollover risks by 45%, and paired with "Lizard Super Rear Drive", delivers ice launches 5 to 10 times quicker than conventional mechanical AWD systems, alongside a 15% and nearly 80% improvement in stability during high-speed lane changes and single-sided wet surfaces respectively. Effectively trickling down million-ringgit flagship hardware, this chassis setup gives the IM LS6 class-leading handling dynamics in the RM200,000 SUV bracket.

Cabin and Equipment

Touted as a "Super Five-Seater Smart SUV", the IM LS6 achieves a cabin space utilisation rate of nearly 90%, offering exceptional rear legroom. Its standout feature is the "Super Right Row" front passenger seat, which offers three one-touch reconfigurable modes: a 121° zero-gravity mode, a 131° chaise lounge mode integrated with the rear seat, and a forward fold-flat mode for loading extra-long cargo. Both front and rear seats come standard with heating, ventilation, and 8-point pneumatic massage functions. Other cabin highlights include an 11-litre dual-opening cooling and warming refrigerator (adjustable between -6°C and 50°C), stepless power sunshades, and multi-layer thermal-insulated acoustic glass. In-car audio is handled by a 21-speaker Golden Concert sound system supporting a 7.1.4 immersive surround sound experience. Everyday conveniences like a 50W wireless phone charger, 60W USB Type-C fast-charging ports, multi-colour ambient lighting, and a hands-free powered tailgate are all fitted as standard.

Safety and Driver Assistance

On the advanced driver assistance (ADAS) front, the IM LS6 is equipped as standard across the board with the IM AD 3.0 system. Powered by full-stack algorithms and a single-stage end-to-end foundation model co-developed with Momenta, it is among the first to roll out mapless nationwide Urban Navigation on Autopilot (NOA), operating across all road networks without relying on high-definition mapping. Standard hardware comprises surround-view cameras, a 360-degree camera suite, and an ultrasonic sensor array, with options to upgrade to the NVIDIA Thor-U chip (delivering up to 700 TOPS of compute power) and an industry-first 520-line ultra-LiDAR sensor for future-proof autonomous driving readiness. The "One-Touch AI Parking" system effortlessly navigates tight parking spots automatically, while "Rainy Night Mode" significantly enhances foul-weather visibility via AI image enhancement and dynamic zone tracking. The cockpit is driven by the AIOS 1.0 operating system running on an AI Agent model, deeply integrating connected productivity and lifestyle ecosystems.

For passive safety, the IM LS6 adopts an ultra-high-strength closed-loop submarine-grade cage body structure. Its battery management system proactively meets upcoming 2026 crash safety standards, with zero spontaneous combustion incidents recorded across the model and brand portfolio to date, setting a benchmark for EV safety in its segment.

Market Performance and Reception

The IM LS6 has enjoyed formidable market success since launch, earning a reputation as a runaway sales hit. On its official launch day in September 2025, firm bookings surpassed 10,000 units in just 27 minutes; it registered 6,429 deliveries in September alone (within 20 days) before surging to 11,263 units in October, marking three consecutive months of sales growth and driving IM Motors to exceed 13,000 monthly sales for the first time in Q4 2025. IM Motors closed 2025 with total annual sales of 81,000 units, representing a 23.7% year-on-year increase.

In terms of pricing, introductory promotional offers brought the entry price down to RM197,900, directly challenging established rivals like the Li Auto L6 and BYD Tang. While market reports in April 2026 noted that the swift arrival of the larger IM LS8 raised concerns over internal cannibalisation, the LS6 continues to hold its ground as the value benchmark in the RM200,000 smart electric SUV segment courtesy of its "800V large-battery EREV + Lizard Chassis 2.0" combo. Independent media reviews have widely praised the vehicle, particularly highlighting that the "Hengxing" super range extender delivers BEV-rivalling NVH refinement with exceptionally low running costs, while the trickle-down Lizard Digital Chassis 2.0 and 18° rear-wheel steering outclass many legacy joint-venture competitors in handling poise. The "large battery + fast charging" EREV formula championed by the LS6 sets a practical and compelling benchmark as China's new energy vehicle market moves into the "zero range anxiety" era.