On March 12th, LI announced that the 2024 ideal L7 and L8 will launch the CDC sports suspension version.
Since the launch of the 2024 Ideal L Series, LI has received clear feedback from some users, hoping that the Ideal L7 and L8 will keep the models equipped with CDC sports suspension (spiral spring +CDC continuous variable damping shock absorber). In order to respond to users’ demands, LI decided to add 2024 ideal L7 and L8 models equipped with CDC sports suspension, and named them after Air models. Two new models are planned to be launched and delivered in May this year. Before the new Air model is delivered, the 2023 ideal L7 Air and L8 Air equipped with CDC sports suspension will continue to be sold.
At the same time, the current 2024 ideal L7 and L8 car series will be adjusted, and the names will be changed from Air, Pro and Max to Pro, Max and Ultra. The naming of the 2024 ideal L9 Max will also be adjusted to the ideal L9 Ultra.
With the delivery of the 2024 Ideal L Series, in the past week (March 4-March 10), the number of insured vehicles of the Ideal L Series reached 9,061, maintaining the brand sales champion of SUVs with a price of over 300,000 yuan. Good market performance shows that 2024 ideal L series new products are fully recognized by family users. The 2024 Ideal L7 and L8 add models equipped with CDC sports suspension, which helps the Ideal L series to serve more home users.
Information of 2024 Ideal L Series Products
The three products of the 2024 Ideal L Series all originated from a clear goal: to build the first choice SUV with a price of more than 300,000 yuan for home users. 2024 ideal L7, family five flagship SUV；; 2024 ideal L8, family six-seat luxury SUV；; 2024 Ideal L9, six-seat flagship SUV.
By February 29th, 2024, the cumulative delivery of the Ideal L Series exceeded 470,000 vehicles, and behind the sales volume was the user’s recognition of LI’s product strength. The 2024 Ideal L Series continues to focus on the needs of home users, and continues to improve in the fields of extended-range electric, chassis suspension, home space, AI intelligence, etc., exceeding the needs of users and making the home happier.
The 2024 ideal L9 series, 2024 ideal L7 and 2024 ideal L8 Ultra models provide users with an extended-range electric system with a large battery of 52.3kWh, and the pure battery life of CLTC is increased to more than 280 kilometers, and the comprehensive battery life of CLTC is increased to more than 1,400 kilometers. In terms of chassis suspension, all the 2024 Ideal L9 models are equipped with magic carpet air suspension Max with double-cavity air spring and CDC damper, while the 2024 Ideal L7 and 2024 Ideal L8 Pro, Max and Ultra models are equipped with magic carpet air suspension Pro with single-cavity air spring and CDC damper. In order to meet the needs of more users, the 2024 ideal L7 and 2024 ideal L8 Air models still retain CDC sports suspension with spiral spring and CDC shock absorber. In addition, all the 2024 ideal L series are comfortably upgraded: all the 2024 ideal L9 series are upgraded with exclusive two rows of right queen seats, main driving magic carpet seats and one or two rows of four-seat 16-point SPA seat massage; The 2024 Ideal L7 and 2024 Ideal L8 have all been upgraded to the SPA-level ten-point seat massage, and Max and Ultra models provide comfortable configurations such as intelligent cold and warm dual-purpose refrigerators. In terms of safety and health, all the 2024 Ideal L Series have been upgraded with dual-cavity remote airbags, negative ion generators and carbon dioxide sensors. In terms of smart space,The 2024 Ideal L Series has all upgraded Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P, RGB+IR vision module and dual microphone array. In terms of audio and video, all the 2024 ideal L series support Dolby panoramic sound and Dolby vision double certification, and all the 2024 ideal L9 series, 2024 ideal L7 and 2024 ideal L8 Max and Ultra models are equipped with platinum sound systems. The 2024 ideal L9 is equipped with the fourth-generation OLED screen, which has better clarity and brightness. In terms of intelligent driving, 2024 ideal L9 Ultra, 2024 ideal L7 and 2024 ideal L8 Max and Ultra models are all equipped with AD Max as standard, so that more users can enjoy the safety and convenience of full-scene assisted driving.
Extended range electric continues to increase the mileage of happiness.
Urban electricity, long-distance power generation, camping power supply, LI’s extended-range electric system provides users with a mileage-free travel experience. In 2023, the ideal L-series users’ annual pure electric mileage will account for 65%. The 2024 Ideal L Series provides users with a 52.3kWh large battery extended-range electric system, which makes urban electricity consumption easier and long-distance battery life more worry-free.
The 2024 ideal L9 comes standard with a battery of 52.3kWh, and CLTC has a pure battery life of 280 kilometers, an increase of 57 kilometers. Pure battery life can cover daily urban commuting and reduce the number of times users charge each week. Thanks to the large battery and the efficiency optimization of the extended-range power generation system, the comprehensive endurance of the 2024 ideal L9 CLTC can reach 1,412 kilometers, an increase of 89 kilometers.
The 2024 ideal L7 Ultra and the 2024 ideal L8 Ultra also come standard with a 52.3kWh extended range electric system. The 2024 ideal L7 Ultra CLTC has a pure battery life of 286 kilometers, an increase of 68 kilometers, and the CLTC has a comprehensive battery life of 1,421 kilometers, an increase of 98 kilometers. The 2024 ideal L8 Ultra CLTC has a pure battery life of 280 kilometers, up by 62 kilometers, and the CLTC has a comprehensive battery life of 1,415 kilometers, up by 92 kilometers.
In addition to longer battery life, the 2024 ideal L series has become an energy fortress for the whole family to use outdoors. 3.5kW external discharge outside the car provides users with a worry-free experience of camping power supply; 2.2kW 220V power supply in the car can charge commonly used small appliances; The 2024 ideal L series also comes standard with dual 50W air-cooled wireless charging, which makes the mobile phone charge faster.
Chassis suspension allows families to enjoy the top driving experience.
LI has been equipped with magic carpet air suspension since L series, which is the first intelligent air suspension independently developed and mass-produced locally in the industry. LI has brought the experience of a million-dollar luxury car chassis suspension to the level of 300,000-500,000 yuan. In 2023, LI sold a total of 320,000 vehicles equipped with air suspension, making it the world’s largest brand selling air suspension vehicles.
Pro, Max and Ultra models of 2024 ideal L7 and 2024 ideal L8 are equipped with magic carpet air suspension Pro equipped with single-cavity air spring and CDC shock absorber, so that more users can enjoy the comfortable experience of magic carpet air suspension Pro. In order to meet the needs of more users, the 2024 ideal L7 and 2024 ideal L8 Air models retain the CDC sports suspension equipped with spiral springs and CDC dampers.
In order to bring users a more flagship comfortable driving experience, the 2024 Ideal L9 comes standard with the magic carpet air suspension Max with dual-cavity air spring and CDC shock absorber. The dual-cavity air spring can be intelligently controlled according to the driving conditions and the posture of the car body. When cornering, the car body is supported more adequately, and the pitching suppression of accelerating and braking the car body is more stable. When driving on potholes or undulating roads, the driving experience is more comfortable. In addition, the CDC continuous variable damping shock absorber and suspension bushing of Magic Carpet Air Suspension Max have also been re-adjusted, so that the chassis can better absorb the impact and vibration of the road when the vehicle is driving on the bumpy road, and the impact feeling is smaller and rounder.
In addition, LI has independently developed a brand-new function of intelligent U-turn assistance for the L series. Through intelligent control of braking system and electric drive system, intelligent U-turn assistance can reduce the turning diameter of low-speed U-turn by 0.5-1 meter, reaching the turning diameter of medium-sized SUV. In the third quarter of this year, the intelligent U-turn assist function will be provided to all users of the ideal L series through OTA.
Family space, a more comfortable home
In terms of family space, LI always insists on making home safer, more comfortable and more convenient. First of all, safety is LI’s bottom line, and LI has spared no effort in building car body safety without any compromise. Ideal L7, Ideal L8 and Ideal L9 have all achieved excellent results in the crash test of China Insurance Research Institute. LI is also the only automobile brand with all models evaluated by GGGM of China Insurance Research Institute.
The 2024 Ideal L-series comes standard with 9 airbags. The newly-added far-end airbag has a dual-cavity structure, and the airbag deploys faster, providing sufficient protection for a row of passengers in rollover and side collision scenarios, and avoiding head-to-head injuries.
In addition, the health and safety of users and their families in LI is equally important. Ideal L7, Ideal L8 and Ideal L9 have all been evaluated as five-star healthy cars in the C-AHI China automobile health index test. The 2024 ideal L series comes standard with a carbon dioxide sensor, which automatically detects the carbon dioxide concentration in the car and automatically switches the fresh air; It is also equipped with a negative ion generator as standard, which has higher air purification efficiency and gives family a healthy and fresh cockpit environment. Family safety and health are only standard, not optional.
In terms of cockpit comfort, the 2024 ideal L series continues to grow, providing users with the ultimate comfort experience.
2024 Ideal L7 and 2024 Ideal L8 all have four seats in the first and second rows, which are upgraded to a SPA-level ten-point massage. With the standard seat ventilation, seat heating and steering wheel heating, the 2024 Ideal L7 and the 2024 Ideal L8 provide the top ride comfort in SUVs.
The seat comfort of the 2024 ideal L9 has also been further upgraded. The VIP seats on the right side of the second row are upgraded to Queen’s seat. The backrest, leg rest, foot rest, seat angle and front and rear of the seat can be electrically and steplessly adjusted to meet the needs of users with different bodies, and can provide a maximum of 140 lying posture; With seat ventilation, seat heating, leg rest heating and full-body SPA-level 16: 00 massage, it brings unparalleled enjoyment to the family. In terms of intelligent adjustment of seats, the second row of the right queen’s seat of the 2024 ideal L9 can also realize voice awakening through ideal classmates. When driving, turn on the Queen’s Seat mode to get a more comfortable sitting position and ensure driving safety; When parking, turn on the nap mode and enjoy the ultimate lunch break experience.
The 2024 Ideal L9 is also equipped with a magic carpet seat for the main driver, which supports intelligent adjustment of soft and hard cushions, 16-point massage at SPA level, ventilation and heating, providing meticulous comfort for drivers. SPA-level 16 o’clock massage function is also standard on the four seats in the first and second rows, providing the whole family with a flagship comfort experience.
In terms of convenience, the 2024 ideal L7 is optimized in space, and all departments provide sunken central storage compartments. The 2024 Ideal L8 series provides two rows of small tables on the right side, making it more convenient for family to use the car.
AI intelligence better serves more families.
In 2023, LI’s smart space and ideal intelligent driving gained exponential growth through AI large model capability. The ideal classmate with Mind GPT model becomes the best assistant in the family, and the ideal AD Max with BEV model makes intelligent driving more and more close to human driving style. In 2024, users of 2023 and 2024 ideal L series will continue to enjoy the value brought by the growth of AI.
In terms of smart space, on the 2024 ideal L series, all the computing chips in smart space were upgraded to Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P. Smart spaces SS Max and SS Ultra with rear cabin entertainment screens have been upgraded from dual 8155 to Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P high-performance version, which has 60 TOPS AI accelerated computing power; The smart space SS Pro with front dual screens has been upgraded from single 8155 to Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P, and it has 30 TOPS AI acceleration computing power. In the second quarter of this year, LI will open the paid upgrade of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P for 2023 L-series owners.
In terms of spatial perception, the 2024 ideal L series adopts RGB+IR vision module, and with the newly upgraded dual-microphone array, multi-modal information input is more abundant, which brings more room for ideal students to expand.
In terms of audio and video, the 2024 ideal L9 series, the 2024 ideal L7 and 2024 ideal L8 Max and Ultra models are also equipped with platinum sound systems. The 2024 Ideal L9 is equipped with the fourth-generation OLED screen, which has flagship clarity and brightness. The 2024 Ideal L Series fully supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Panoramic Sound double Dolby certification, so that family members can experience by going up one flight of stairs for entertainment.
In terms of intelligent driving, all Max and Ultra models of the 2024 ideal L series are equipped with AD Max. AD Max serves more families, and AD Max and AD Pro will continue to grow in 2024.
Configuration and price of 2024 ideal L series
2024 Ideal L7 Family Five-seater Flagship SUV
The upgrade of 2024 ideal L7 Air models includes SPA ten-point seat massage, sunken central storage compartment, dual-cavity remote airbag, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P, RGB+IR vision module and dual-microphone array. On the basis of the Air model, the Pro model upgraded the magic carpet air suspension Pro. On the basis of Pro model, Max model comes standard with intelligent dual-purpose refrigerator, platinum audio system and AD Max. On the basis of the Max model, the Ultra model comes standard with a 52.3kWh large battery range extension system, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P high-performance version, a rear cabin entertainment screen and 21-inch wheels.
In terms of price, the national retail price of 2024 ideal L7 Air is 301,800 yuan (listed and delivered in May 2024), the national retail price of 2024 ideal L7 Pro is 319,800 yuan, the national retail price of 2024 ideal L7 Max is 349,800 yuan, and the national retail price of 2024 ideal L7 Ultra is 379,800 yuan.
2024 Ideal L8 Family Six-seater Luxury SUV
The upgrade of 2024 ideal L8 Air models includes SPA-class ten-point seat massage, two rows of small tables on the right, dual-cavity remote airbags, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P, RGB+IR vision module and dual-microphone array. On the basis of the Air model, the Pro model upgraded the magic carpet air suspension Pro. On the basis of Pro model, Max model comes standard with intelligent dual-purpose refrigerator, platinum audio system and AD Max. On the basis of the Max model, the Ultra model is equipped with a 52.3kWh large battery range extension system, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P high-performance version, a rear cabin entertainment screen and 21-inch wheels.
In terms of price, the national unified retail price of 2024 ideal L8 Air is 321,800 yuan (listed and delivered in May 2024), the national unified retail price of 2024 ideal L8 Pro is 339,800 yuan, the national unified retail price of 2024 ideal L8 Max is 369,800 yuan, and the national unified retail price of 2024 ideal L8 Ultra is 399,800 yuan.
2024 Ideal L9 Family Six-seat Flagship SUV
2024 Ideal L9, six-seat flagship SUV. The whole system comes standard with 52.3kWh battery, magic carpet air suspension Max, two rows of queen seats on the right side, magic carpet seats for the main driver, one row and two rows of 16-point full-body massage at SPA level, platinum audio system, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P high-performance version and the fourth-generation OLED screen. Ideal L9 Ultra comes standard with AD Max and electric pedal on the basis of L9 Pro model.
In terms of price, the national unified retail price of 2024 ideal L9 Pro is 429,800 yuan, and that of 2024 ideal L9 Ultra is 459,800 yuan.
Color and configuration
In terms of appearance color, 2024 Ideal L7 provides users with four basic colors of silver, gray, black and white, and 2024 Ideal L8 and 2024 Ideal L9 provide users with four basic colors of gold, silver, gray and black. In terms of special colors, all the 2024 ideal L7 and 2024 ideal L8 can choose green special edition pearl paint and Baby Blue special edition pearl paint, and all the 2024 ideal L9 can choose green special edition pearl paint and purple special edition pearl paint.
In terms of interiors, the 2024 Ideal L Series offers black and white two-color interiors, black and orange two-color interiors and black sports interiors, and users can choose their favorite interior colors.
In terms of wheels, 21-inch wheels are standard in all 2024 ideal L7 Ultra, 2024 ideal L8 Ultra and 2024 ideal L9. Air, Pro and Max models of 2024 ideal L7 and 2024 ideal L8 come standard with newly developed 20-inch low wind resistance wheels, which users can choose freely according to their own preferences.
In terms of electric pedals, the 2024 ideal L9 Ultra comes standard with electric pedals, and other models are optional.
The 2024 ideal L series products are upgraded in all directions, safer, more comfortable, more convenient and more exquisite, and we continue to work hard to build the first choice SUV for home users with a price of more than 300,000 yuan. Create a mobile home and create a happy home. (Source: LI)