IM Motors Slates Second-Generation LS6 Crossover for September 10 Chinese Pre-Sale
IM Motors will begin customer pre-orders for its redesigned LS6 electric sport-utility vehicle on September 10, bringing steer-by-wire underpinnings into China's 200,000-yuan segment.
- 200,000 yuan
- September 10, 2026
- NEXT 2028
What Happened
The upcoming vehicle represents a central release within IM Motors' broader NEXT 2028 product plan. Every trim incorporates three standard technical elements: the updated NEO propulsion platform, a fully decoupled steer-by-wire chassis setup, and the IM Claw digital assistant suite.
The chassis architecture recently secured recognition from CATARC, winning both the Top 10 Chassis designation and an Innovation Award for 2026.
Interior appointments include Bang and Olufsen acoustic systems paired with four-dimensional massaging seats throughout the cabin, catering specifically to domestic family buyers shopping the 200,000-yuan price bracket.
200,000yuan
mainstream family electric crossover segment
September 10, 2026
nationwide order book opening
Why this matters
The LS6 functions as IM Motors' primary sales volume pillar. By incorporating aviation-inspired steer-by-wire controls, the brand aims to defend its positioning against aggressive mid-size electric crossover rivals in the second half of 2026.
Terms in This Story
- Steer-by-Wire
- A steering system that replaces mechanical column linkages with electronic sensors and actuators to control front wheel angle.
- CATARC
- China Automotive Technology and Research Center, the national testing and regulatory certification agency for China's motor vehicle sector.
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