New IM L7 model to be launched
carnewschina.com, 16 Feb '24
IM Motors is set to launch the new model of IM L7 on February 24th, 2024.
Display models have started arriving at dealerships. This model has undergone subtle exterior adjustments of an increase of 10 mm in body length.
New IM L7 adopts the Nvidia Orin X chip, which leads to an increase of computational power by nearly eightfold. The two front surround-view cameras have seen an increase in pixel count from 5 million to 8 million, coupled with the addition of a laser radar, enabling the IM L7 with Navigate on Autopilot (NOA) capability.
The IM Intelligent Driving NOA system is currently available across Mainland China. It has been deployed in major urban areas of Shanghai. Expansion of the IM Intelligent Driving NOA system for the entire nation is planned for 2024.
In terms of interior aesthetics, the updated L7 adopts a design of the LS6, featuring a narrow border continuous screen. It also features such as leather seats, a 22-speaker entertainment system, and dual-layer soundproof glass will be offered.
The leather-wrapped centre console incorporates 50W wireless charging. Window controls have reverted to physical buttons.
Both front and rear seats are equipped with electric leg support. The rear seats have increased by 30 mm, now providing over 1 meter of rear legroom. Rear seats now recline at 10° (electronically adjusted) but they are also ventilated with shoulder and lumbar massage functions.
The new L7 continues to operate on 400V with three power options. The single-motor version offers 231 kW. The mid-spec version offers 250 kW. Both models can travel at a maximum speed of 200 km/h. The top-spec four-wheel-drive version features one permanent magnet synchronous motor on each front and rear axle, boasting a total peak power of 425 kW which weighs 2290 kg.
According to the manufacturer, the new car offers a choice between a 71.2 kWh or 90 kWh lithium battery pack. Driving range under standard conditions ranging from 570 km to 708 km.
IM Motors Technology was officially registered on December 25th, 2020, with a registered capital of CNY 10 billion (US$ 1.4 billion). It is the collaboration of SAIC Motor Corporation Group, Zhangjiang High-Tech Park, and Alibaba Group which is aimed at rivalling the likes of Tesla.
