IM LS6
{{short description|Electric compact luxury crossover SUV}}
{{Use British English|date=March 2025}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2025}}
{{Infobox electric vehicle
| name = IM LS6
| image = IM LS6 GIMS 2024 1X7A2002.jpg
| manufacturer = IM Motors
| aka = {{unbulleted list
| MG IM6 (Thailand, Australia)
}}
| production = 2023–present
| assembly = China: Shanghai
| class = Compact luxury crossover SUV (D)
| body_style = 5-door coupe SUV
| layout = {{ubl
| Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive
}}
| platform = {{ubl
| Quasi 500V IGBT Electric platform (RWD)
| Quasi 900V SiC Electric Platform (RWD / AWD)
}}
| related = IM L6
| battery = {{ubl
| 83 kWh NMC CATL
| 90 kWh NMC CATL
| 100 kWh NMC CATL
}}
| charging = 396 kW DC (100 kWh)
V2L: 6.6 kW
| powerout = {{cvt|216-579|kW|PS hp|abbr=on}}
| electric_range = {{ubl
| CLTC:
| {{cvt|560-760|km}}
| {{cvt|605-802|km}} (facelift)
| NEDC:
| {{cvt|510-710|km}}
| {{cvt|550-802|km}} (facelift)
}}
| wheelbase = {{cvt|2950-2960|mm|in|0}}
| length = {{cvt|4904-4910|mm|in|0}}
| width = {{cvt|1988|mm|in|0}}
| height = {{cvt|1669|mm|in|0}}
| weight = {{cvt|1731|kg|lb|0}}
| sp = us
}}
The IM LS6 is a battery electric compact luxury crossover SUV produced by IM Motors since 2023. The LS6 was officially launched in the Chinese market in October 2023. It is sold as the MG IM6 in some markets.
Overview
In August 2023, IM Motors, which was on the market for less than 2 years, presented its third model as an element of the expansion of the local offer, presenting the LS6. The vehicle was created as a more avant-garde styled alternative to the slightly larger LS7 model, debuting in the same year, distinguished by more decorations in the front bumper, a larger front air intake and reshaped headlights.{{cite web | url = https://autonews.gasgoo.com/m/70023066.html | title = IM Motor's LS6 SUV included in MIIT's catalogue | language = en | accessdate = 2023-09-23}}
The roof line gently slopes towards the rear edge of the body in the so-called Coupe SUVs, in turn, the rear is decorated with a characteristic wavy light strip enriched with a small window improving rear visibility. The proportions of the LS6 body were dictated by aerodynamic properties, which resulted in a record-low air drag coefficient of 0.23.{{cite web | url = https://www.licarco.com/im-motors-ls6-awd | title = IM Motors LS6 AWD | language = en | accessdate = 2023-09-23}}
Similarly to the LS7, the LS6 has an unusually designed cockpit consisting of two screens: the first one runs across the entire width of the dashboard and functions as digital clocks, a multimedia system screen and an entertainment center for the passenger. The second one, vertical and located at an angle, serves, among others, air conditioning panel and control of additional vehicle functions. Instead of a steering wheel, the so-called shuttlecock without arches at the upper and lower edges.{{cite web | url = https://www.ml-vehicle.com/news/chengdu-auto-show-2023-special-im-ls-70377065.html | title = Chengdu Auto Show 2023 Special: IM LS6 | language = en | accessdate = 2023-09-23}}
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| image1 = IM LS6 GIMS 2024 1X7A2007.jpg
| alt1 =
| caption1 = IM LS6 rear
| image2 = Interior of IM LS6-20240523.jpg
| caption2 = IM LS6 front seat
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Powertrain
The LS6 is available in two drive configurations, both of which transmit power to both axles using two motors. The first one develops {{Convert|501|hp|kW PS|abbr=unit}}, while the other one has {{Convert|776|hp|kW PS|abbr=unit}} with {{Convert|800.|Nm|lbft|abbr=unit}} of maximum torque and a sprint to {{cvt|100|km/h|abbr=on}} in 3.5 seconds.{{cite web |date=17 June 2023 |title=SAIC-Alibaba JV's IM LS6 electric SUV has more power than Tesla Model Y |url=https://carnewschina.com/2023/06/17/saic-alibaba-jvs-im-ls6-electric-suv-has-more-power-than-tesla-model-y/ |accessdate=2023-09-23 |language=en}} The batteries supplied by CATL enable super-fast charging with a voltage of up to 800V{{cite web |title=MG Australia wants 579kW IM LS6 electric SUV |url=https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/mg-australia-wants-579kw-im-ls6-electric-suv-141984/ |accessdate=2023-09-23 |language=en}} and a range of up to {{cvt|700|km|abbr=on}} on a single charge with a capacity of 100 kWh. Models with the 100{{Nbsp}}kWh battery have 800-volt power electronics using Semikron-Danfoss or Infineon silicon carbide power modules.
{{Clear}}
| class="wikitable"
! colspan="2" |Battery ! rowspan="2" |Power ! rowspan="2" |Torque ! colspan="2" |Range ! rowspan="2" |0{{En dash}}{{cvt|100|km/h|abbr=on}} ! rowspan="2" |Top speed |
| Type
!{{Abbr|Volt.|Electrical architecture voltage}} !CLTC !NEDC |
|---|
| 71{{Nbsp}}kWh NMC CATL
| rowspan="2" |400V |{{Convert|231|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}} | rowspan="2" |{{Convert|450|Nm|lbft|abbr=unit}} |{{Convert|560|km|mi|abbr=unit}} |{{Convert|510|km|mi|abbr=unit}} | rowspan="2" |5.9 | rowspan="2" |{{Convert|200|km/h|mph|abbr=unit}} |
| 90{{Nbsp}}kWh NMC CATL
|{{Convert|250|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}} |{{Convert|680|km|mi|abbr=unit}} |{{Convert|630|km|mi|abbr=unit}} |
| rowspan="2" |100{{Nbsp}}kWh NMC CATL
| rowspan="2" |800V |{{Convert|379|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}} |{{Convert|500|Nm|lbft|abbr=unit}} |{{Convert|760|km|mi|abbr=unit}} |{{Convert|710|km|mi|abbr=unit}} |5.5 |{{Convert|220|km/h|mph|abbr=unit}} |
| Front: {{Convert|200|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}}
Rear: {{Convert|379|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}} Total: {{Convert|579|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}} |Front: {{Convert|300|Nm|lbft|abbr=unit}} Rear: {{Convert|500|Nm|lbft|abbr=unit}} Total: {{Convert|800|Nm|lbft|abbr=unit}} |{{Convert|702|km|mi|abbr=unit}} |{{Convert|650|km|mi|abbr=unit}} |3.5 |{{Convert|252|km/h|mph|abbr=unit}} |
2024 facelift
On 26 September 2024, IM released an updated version of the LS6 with an updated powertrain and new features while retaining the previous exterior and interior design. It features the addition of the Lizard Digital Chassis system first introduced in the IM L6, which is a electronic stability control system which integrates the vehicle's rear-wheel steering, air suspension and continuous damping control. It allows the LS6 to achieve a moose test speed of {{Convert|82.7|km/h|mph|abbr=unit}}, and comes standard on all models. Also standard is the IM AD 3.0 ADAS system, which supports supervised urban autonomous driving and autonomous parking without the need for high-resolution maps, which utilizes a single LiDAR and Nvidia Orin chip. The front passenger seat can now recline 121-degrees into a 'zero gravity' mode, which can alternatively be used as a chaise lounge for the rear seats. The infotainment system has been upgraded to the Snapdragon 8295P SoC and now supports Carlink and HiCar.{{Cite web |last=Chen |first=Dong Yi |date=2025-02-23 |title=MG IM6 all-electric SUV to launch in Thailand on March 24 |url=https://carnewschina.com/2025/02/23/mg-im6-all-electric-suv-to-launch-in-thailand-on-march-24/ |access-date=2025-02-26 |website=CarNewsChina.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Chen |first=Dong Yi |date=2024-09-27 |title=New IM LS6 with 900V platform and four-wheel steering launched |url=https://carnewschina.com/2024/09/27/new-im-ls6-with-900v-platform-and-four-wheel-steering-launched-starting-at-31000-usd/ |access-date=2025-02-27 |website=CarNewsChina.com |language=en-US}}
Powertrain
The base model version uses a 400V electrical architecture and a CALB-supplied LFP battery pack powering a {{Convert|216|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}} rear motor for {{Convert|605|km|mi|abbr=}} of CLTC range. The middle trims use a smaller 83{{Nbsp}}kWh battery pack but still achieve {{Convert|660.|km|mi|abbr=}} of range. The top trims with the 100{{Nbsp}}kWh battery and 900V all-wheel drive powertrain carry over unchanged, while the rear-wheel drive version now uses a {{Convert|300.|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}} motor.{{Cite web |last=Kang |first=Lei |date=2024-09-27 |title=IM Motors launches updated LS6 SUV with starting price of $34,220 |url=https://cnevpost.com/2024/09/27/im-motors-launches-updated-ls6/ |access-date=2025-02-27 |website=CnEVPost |language=en-US}}
| class="wikitable"
! colspan="2" |Battery ! rowspan="2" |Power ! rowspan="2" |Torque ! rowspan="2" |Range (CLTC) ! rowspan="2" |Range (NEDC) ! rowspan="2" |0{{En dash}}{{cvt|100|km/h|abbr=on}} ! rowspan="2" |Top speed |
| Type
!{{Abbr|Volt.|Electrical architecture voltage}} |
|---|
| 75{{Nbsp}}kWh LFP CALB
|400V |{{Convert|216|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}} |{{Convert|450|Nm|lbft|abbr=unit}} |{{Convert|625|km|mi|abbr=unit}} |{{Convert|550 |
| 580|km|mi|abbr=unit}}
|6.4 |{{Convert|210|km/h|mph|abbr=unit}} |
| 83{{Nbsp}}kWh NMC CATL
| rowspan="2" |800V |{{Convert|248|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}} | rowspan="2" |{{Convert|500.|Nm|lbft|abbr=unit}} |{{Convert|701|km|mi|abbr=unit}} |{{Convert|640|km|mi|abbr=unit}} | rowspan="2" |5.4 | rowspan="2" |{{Convert|235|km/h|mph|abbr=unit}} |
| rowspan="2" |100{{Nbsp}}kWh NMC CATL
|{{Convert|300|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}} |{{Convert|802|km|mi|abbr=unit}} |{{Convert|740|km|mi|abbr=unit}} |
| 900V
|Front: {{Convert|200|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}} Rear: {{Convert|379|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}} Total: {{Convert|579|kW|hp PS|abbr=unit}} |Front: {{Convert|300|Nm|lbft|abbr=unit}} Rear: {{Convert|500|Nm|lbft|abbr=unit}} Total: {{Convert|800|Nm|lbft|abbr=unit}} |{{Convert|750|km|mi|abbr=unit}} |{{Convert|634 |
| 702|km|mi|abbr=unit}}
|3.5 |{{Convert|252|km/h|mph|abbr=unit}} |
Markets
= Thailand =
The LS6 went on sale in Thailand marketed as the MG IM6 on 24 March 2025 at the 2025 Thailand Motor Show.{{Cite web |last=Kang |first=Lei |date=2025-02-24 |title=IM Motors ships 1st batch of LS6 SUVs to Thailand, local launch to be in Mar |url=https://cnevpost.com/2025/02/24/im-motors-ships-ls6-suvs-thailand/ |access-date=2025-02-26 |website=CnEVPost |language=en-US}} It is imported from China and it is available in two variants: Premium RWD and Performance AWD.{{Cite web |date=2025-03-18 |title=ราคาอย่างเป็นทางการ MG IM6 : 1,399,900 - 1,799,900 บาท {{!}} 787 แรงม้า แบต 100kWh วิ่งไกลสุด 634 km. (NEDC) |url=https://www.headlightmag.com/official-price-mg-im6-premium-performance/ |access-date=2025-03-20 |website=HeadLight Magazine |language=th}} The Premium variant has a 75kWh battery pack rated for {{Convert|550.|km|mi|abbr=unit}} of range, and the Performance uses a 100kWh pack rated for {{Convert|634|km|mi|abbr=unit}}.{{Cite web |last=Kang |first=Lei |date=2025-03-19 |title=IM Motors launches LS6 SUV in Thailand, officially begins overseas expansion |url=https://cnevpost.com/2025/03/19/im-motors-launches-ls6-suv-thailand/ |access-date=2025-03-20 |website=CnEVPost |language=en-US}}
Safety
{{China NCAP
| test_year = 2021
| model_name = 2024 IM LS6 Max Standard Range
| overall_stars = 5
| overall_percent = 90.7
| occupant_percent = 95.34
| vru_percent = 65.07
| assist_percent = 95.03
}}