JAKARTA - Chinese manufacturer Li Auto officially launched the Li L8 2026 in its home country. This five-passenger SUV comes with a 5C battery, smart driving assistance system, full screen cabin, and electronic brake technology. This launch took place at a time when sales of the Li L8 were plummeting.
Launching a report from CarNewsChina Wednesday, June 24, the Li L8 2026 was launched on June 23, 2026 in two variants, namely Ultra and Livis. Delivery to consumers is scheduled to begin this week.
The Ultra variant is sold for 359,800 yuan or around 52,900 US dollars. The Livis variant is priced at 419,800 yuan or around 61,700 US dollars.
In terms of design, the Li L8 2026 uses a five-seat configuration. The car has a short front overhang and a long rear overhang. The appearance is emphasized by the fastback silhouette, the headlights and taillights are full-length, and the glossy black rear diffuser.
The dimensions are large. It is 5,135 mm long, 2,000 mm wide, and 1,800 mm high. The wheelbase is 3,045 mm. The trunk has a capacity of 820 liters, with an additional 15 liters of floor storage space and 95 liters.
For smart driving features, the Ultra variant uses a Mach system with a Mach M100 chip with a power of 1,280 TOPS. TOPS is a measure of computing capability to run artificial intelligence operations. This system is supported by seven 8 megapixel cameras and ATL-P LiDAR.
The Livis variant has a higher package. This model uses two Mach M100 chips with a total capacity of 2,560 TOPS, seven 8 megapixel cameras, ATL-P LiDAR, and three variable focus solid-state LiDAR. LiDAR is a laser-based sensor to read the conditions around the vehicle.
The Li L8 2026 cabin uses a 29-inch 6K resolution panoramic screen and a 21-inch 4K resolution moving screen. The front seats use a zero-gravity model designed to reduce body pressure. Its air conditioning system uses five seats with six adjustment zones.
The audio system uses 27 speakers with a total power of almost 1,000 watts. Rear passengers get a folding table, a makeup mirror, a wireless phone charger and cable, electric window curtains, and a door control button on the ceiling.
The latest Li L8 uses a 5C range-extender battery with a capacity of 72.7 kWh. The 5C battery refers to fast charging capability. This car has a pure electric range of 430 kilometers and a combined range of 1,670 kilometers. Fuel consumption is 6.2 liters per 100 kilometers.
The Ultra variant uses a Magic Carpet chassis with adaptive shock absorbers, steer-by-wire, and rear wheel steering. Steer-by-wire is an electronic steering system without direct mechanical connection like conventional cars. Its turning radius is 5.1 meters.
The Livis variant gets an active suspension of 800 volts and EMB or Electro-Mechanical Brake. EMB is an electronic braking system that replaces part of the conventional braking mechanism.
Still referring to CarNewsChina, the report also mentions the sales performance of the Li L8 in China is heavy. In the past 12 months, sales have fallen year-on-year. In May, the Li L8 only sold 421 units in China, down 92.1 percent from the same period last year.
Amid the pressure, Li Auto brought the Li L8 2026 with a more complete package of technology, ranging from fast batteries, smart sensors, driving assistance systems, to increasingly digital cabins.
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