IM LS8

IM LS8
IM LS8
Overview
Manufacturer	IM Motors
Model code	S32L
Also called	MG IM8 (Australia)
Production	2026–present
Assembly	China: Shanghai
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size luxury SUV (E)
Body style	5-door SUV
Chassis	Unibody
Related	IM LS9; Volkswagen ID. Era 9X[citation needed];
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol range extender:; 1.5 L 15FNE turbo I4;
Electric motor	PMSM
Hybrid drivetrain	Series hybrid
Battery	52.1 kWh LFP Zenergy; 65.9 kWh NMC CATL; 93.1 kWh LFP CATL; 103.3 kWh NMC CATL;
Range	1,573–1,605 km (977–997 mi) (EREV, CLTC)
Electric range	279–335 km (173–208 mi) (EREV, WLTP); 355–430 km (221–267 mi) (EREV, CLTC); 684–752 km (425–467 mi) (BEV, CLTC);
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,060 mm (120.5 in)
Length	5,085 mm (200.2 in)
Width	2,000 mm (78.7 in)
Height	1,807 mm (71.1 in)

The IM LS8 (Chinese: 智己LS8; pinyin: Zhìjǐ LS8) is a range-extended and battery electric full-size luxury SUV produced by SAIC Motor under the IM Motors brand.

Overview

The LS8 was revealed through MIIT filings on 9 December 2025. It is set to use IM's extended-range hybrid system also used in the LS6 and LS9. Its exterior also adopts traits from those vehicles, such as the T-shaped headlights and the raised rear light bar. The LS8 is a car, with a design featuring an elegant style and spacious interiors.

Sales of the LS8 began on 16 April 2026. Pre-sales for the battery electric version opened on 29 October 2026 and will go on sale on 5 November 2026.

The LS8 has double wishbone front and multilink independent rear suspension geometries, and is equipped with single-chamber air suspension. It comes standard with ±24° of rear-wheel steering for a turning radius of 4.85 metres (15.9 ft), and has optional full-vehicle steer-by-wire system (standard on electric models).

The exterior is available in Olympus Black, Pamir Grey, Bled Green, Chogori Silver, and Alps White.

The interior features a 27.1-inch 5K-resolution MiniLED which serves as the digital instrument cluster and central infotainment touchscreen, and is supplemented with an inset 15.6-inch 3K-resolution passenger entertainment display and a 21.5-inch 4K-resolution ceiling-mounted rear passenger entertainment screen, all powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P chip. It comes with a standard 18-speaker 7.1.4 surround sound Bang & Olufsen audio system, which can be upgraded to a 25-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system. It has a 12.3 L (0.43 cu ft) refrigerator-heated compartment with a temperature range of −6–50 °C (21–122 °F).

The IM AD ADAS system codeveloped with Momenta has a sensor suite consisting of one 520-line roof-mounted LiDAR, one mmWave radar, 11 cameras, and 12 ultrasonic sensors. It is powered by an Nvidia Thor-U chip providing 700 TOPS and is capable of supervised autonomous driving in highway and urban conditions.

Powertrain

Specifications
Battery		Power	Torque	Electric range		10–80% charge	0–100 km/h (62 mph)	Top speed	Kerb weight
Type	Weight	Power	Torque	WLTP	CLTC	10–80% charge	0–100 km/h (62 mph)	Top speed	Kerb weight
EREV
52.1kWh LFP Zenergy	379 kg (836 lb)	309 hp (230 kW; 313 PS)	430 N⋅m (317 lb⋅ft)	279 km (173 mi)	355 km (221 mi)	19 min	7.3 sec	190 km/h (118 mph)	2,540 kg (5,600 lb)
65.9kWh NMC CATL	375 kg (827 lb)	523 hp (390 kW; 530 PS)	670 N⋅m (494 lb⋅ft)	335 km (208 mi)	430 km (267 mi)	16.5 min	4.7 sec	220 km/h (137 mph)	2,620 kg (5,776 lb)
BEV
93.1kWh LFP CATL	612 kg (1,349 lb)	402 hp (300 kW; 408 PS)	500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft)	—	684 km (425 mi)	20 min	6.7 sec	200 km/h (124 mph)	2,520 kg (5,556 lb)
103.3kWh NMC CATL	552 kg (1,217 lb)	402 hp (300 kW; 408 PS)	500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft)	—	752 km (467 mi)	17 min	6.6 sec	200 km/h (124 mph)	2,460 kg (5,423 lb)

References

↑ "2027 MG IM8 locked in for Australia, will be most expensive IM model yet". Drive. 27 April 2026. Retrieved 29 May 2026.
↑ "IM Motors' LS8 is set to launch, with declaration drawings already revealed. The vehicle's length exceeds five meters and features an extended-range power system | BitAuto". www.bitauto.com. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
↑ "China's Range Rover Sport rival revealed! Luxury 2026 IM LS8 breaks cover in China as upcoming rival to Zeekr 8X, Leapmotor D16 and Denza N9". CarsGuide. 22 January 2026. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
↑ "售24.98万元起灵蜥数字底盘3.0/最大综合续航1605km 智己LS8上市". chejiahao.autohome.com.cn (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 16 April 2026.
1 2 3 4 5 Yue, Changxing (29 October 2026). 预售权益价24.98万起将11月5日上市智己LS8 NEO纯电版开启预售 [The IM LS8 NEO pure electric version, with a pre-sale price starting at 249,800 yuan, will be launched on November 5th and is now open for pre-sale]. 汽车之家 (Autohome) (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 3 November 2026.
1 2 3 4 Qin, Cang (2 November 2026). 智己 LS8 NEO 纯电版将于 11 月 5 日上市，预售价 24.98 万元起 [The IM LS8 NEO pure electric version will be launched on November 5th, with a pre-sale price starting from 249,800 yuan]. ITHome. Retrieved 3 November 2026.
↑ "参数配置". 汽车之家 (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 3 November 2026.

External links

Official website

[1] "2027 MG IM8 locked in for Australia, will be most expensive IM model yet". Drive. 27 April 2026. Retrieved 29 May 2026.

[2] "IM Motors' LS8 is set to launch, with declaration drawings already revealed. The vehicle's length exceeds five meters and features an extended-range power system | BitAuto". www.bitauto.com. Retrieved 14 January 2026.

[3] "China's Range Rover Sport rival revealed! Luxury 2026 IM LS8 breaks cover in China as upcoming rival to Zeekr 8X, Leapmotor D16 and Denza N9". CarsGuide. 22 January 2026. Retrieved 6 March 2026.

[4] "售24.98万元起灵蜥数字底盘3.0/最大综合续航1605km 智己LS8上市". chejiahao.autohome.com.cn (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 16 April 2026.

[Yue2026-1-5] 1 2 3 4 5 Yue, Changxing (29 October 2026). 预售权益价24.98万起将11月5日上市智己LS8 NEO纯电版开启预售 [The IM LS8 NEO pure electric version, with a pre-sale price starting at 249,800 yuan, will be launched on November 5th and is now open for pre-sale]. 汽车之家 (Autohome) (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 3 November 2026.

[Qin2026-1-6] 1 2 3 4 Qin, Cang (2 November 2026). 智己 LS8 NEO 纯电版将于 11 月 5 日上市，预售价 24.98 万元起 [The IM LS8 NEO pure electric version will be launched on November 5th, with a pre-sale price starting from 249,800 yuan]. ITHome. Retrieved 3 November 2026.

[7] "参数配置". 汽车之家 (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 3 November 2026.