From the data, the sales of Li Auto L9, a model that starts at more than four hundred thousand dollars, were not bad from the beginning of its launch, with five to six thousand cars sold monthly. Subsequently, from June onwards, the sales have been increasing every month. By August, the sales of Li Auto L9 broke 10,000 units, and it can be said that Li Auto L9 is the first Chinese model with a price of 400,000 yuan or more to break 10,000 units in sales. According to this trend, the sales of Li Auto L9 will likely continue to be high in the future. Why is this? Let’s see what’s good about Li Auto L9.
Li Auto L9 Basic Information
Li Auto L9 is a full-size SUV power in the form of a range-extended electric drive, horsepower of 449Ps, maximum torque 620N-m, officially announced WLTC pure electric range of 180km, a total range of 1,100km, 100km acceleration of 5.3 seconds, CLTC power consumption of 5.9L/100km, standard air suspension and CDC active suspension, equipped with Li AD Max intelligent assisted driving system, the whole car with 11 cameras, 12 sensors and a LiDAR.
Li Auto L9 appearance
Above is some basic information about Li Auto L9. Today, we mainly discuss Li Auto L9 from the static part. After seeing the actual car, I have two feelings. First, the car is huge. The car size is 5218x1998x1800mm, bigger than the Li One. The length of the car is 17 centimetres longer, 4 centimetres taller, and 3.8 centimetres wider. In short, the size is almost the same as the BMW X7.
Secondly, if you’re saying it feels pretty at first glance, I can’t say, but it’s the durable type. On top of the Auto L9, it uses a lot of inward lines that are mostly flat but taper in at the rear. And it doesn’t try to pretend it’s a fuel car anymore, removing the centre grill and looking more like a new energy car. The whole car looks exceptionally simple, without all the fancy stuff. The rear wiper, for example, is hidden. But looks are secondary because the Li Auto L9’s main attraction is in the car.
The First Row
On top of the Li Auto L9 is a Head-up Display (HUD) with a small LCD screen on the steering wheel to replace the dashboard. This feature is quite convenient, which allows you to easily adjust your driving mode, including gas mileage and range. All the information you need about the vehicle can be found on this small LCD screen.
With the HUD directly in front of you, you can see how fast you’re going, whether you’re on autopilot or not, including reminders of the speed limit, and your navigation can be displayed directly in front of you. And let’s be honest, the display pattern is extraordinarily large, so you can see this information in your afterglow as you’re looking at the road.
Also, the Li Auto L9 uses a column shift, which comes with a particularly flat area of the centre console. It frees up two charging spaces for your cell phone, and your keys can also be placed here to inductively start the vehicle in case it runs out of juice. It’s worth noting that there are four cup holders.
Center Console
Right in front of the passenger side, there are two large screens. The screen in the centre is very smooth to operate. You can adjust the layout inside yourself, and learning how to use it is much less difficult. Take a look at the screen directly in front of the passenger side; the screen area is extensive. Sitting further back can also be seen clearly; the picture quality is delicate.
In addition to the wide variety of screens in the first row, there is another very attractive point. The first to the third row is all power-adjustable seats, including the third row of the backrest. And all have heated seats. The first two rows are ventilated and have massage functions, and the boss seat in the second row is equipped with an electric leg rest. Another thing I forgot to mention is that all four doors of the Li Auto L9 are soft-close automatic doors, which is also a standard feature.
The Second Row
Coming to the second row of the Li Auto L9, the seats feel very soft yet remain supportive. It doesn’t sink in too deep like a large sofa. A tabletop in the second row and a dual-purpose hot and cold refrigerator are also standard. This fridge is independently powered and can be set to stay cool or hot even if you turn off the car and leave it.
The brightest feature of the second row is a large 15.7-inch OLED screen here as well. It can be called out via voice control, or you can operate it via gestures. The best surprise is that it can also connect to the Switch.
The Third Row
The third row of space is also relatively large, with a height of 170cm in the second row after adjusting to a relatively appropriate sitting position. Still, it also allows people with a height of 180cm in the third row to have a relatively spacious space to ride. The backrest of the third row can also be adjusted backwards to get more space.
The Trunk Position
In the trunk position, two features are very useful. First, it’s got that power-down third row, and it automatically adjusts the second row for you. You don’t have to go back and forth; it just changes it for you. Secondly, it also has a loading mode as standard. The air suspension on the rear wheels can be lowered by as little as 50mm, allowing you to load cargo into the trunk with less effort.
Summary
The configuration on the Li Auto L9 is full of surprises. In the past, if you wanted to buy such a big and well-equipped car in China, the imported brands would cost at least eighty to one million RMB. Now, there is a new option, the Li Auto L9. Nowadays, consumers are not only interested in the brand’s value but also care more about the car’s practicality, and the Li Auto L9 is the best choice.
