SAIC's IM Motors launches all-electric LS8 Neo SUV in China from 239,800 yuan

IM Motors, part of SAIC, launched the all-electric LS8 Neo in China on Nov. 5, with prices starting at 239,800 yuan, CarNewsChina reported.

The two trims:

• 93 Max+: 239,800 yuan, 93 kWh LFP, 684 km CLTC (about 554 km WLTP)
• 103 Max+: 259,800 yuan, 103 kWh ternary lithium, 752 km CLTC (about 609 km WLTP)

Both batteries come from CATL, and a 10%-to-80% charge takes 17 to 20 minutes. Its single motor is rated at 500 N·m of torque and 300 kW (402 hp).

The standard chassis combines dual-redundant steer-by-wire with rear-wheel steering, for a 4.85-meter turning radius.

The IM AD Zeta driver-assistance system, developed with Momenta, uses roof-mounted lidar and covers highway and urban navigation. The SUV is 5,085 mm long, has a 3,060 mm wheelbase and seats five or six.