IM LS9 Hyper Launches with Standard Steer-by-Wire System

[New Vehicle Launch] The IM LS9 Hyper has officially launched, with full-series benefit pricing at RMB 319,800 and RMB 349,800, debuting the 'New Big Three' components to redefine flagship benchmarks.

Key Development: Steer-by-Wire Becomes Standard on Next-Gen Flagship

The IM LS9 Hyper launched on July 16, just 15 days before the implementation of China’s national standard GB17675-2025, "Basic Requirements for Automotive Steering Systems," highlighting SAIC Motor's coordinated strategy between technology and regulation. The vehicle comes standard across all trims with a full steer-by-wire digital chassis, making it the first mass-produced model in China to feature steer-by-wire as standard equipment.

Strategic Foundation: Defining Premium Through Technology

Facing the fiercely competitive RMB 300,000–500,000 segment, IM aims to break through not with isolated specs but via integrated system-level technology—combining an 800V high-voltage architecture, high-channel-count LiDAR, and high-performance computing chips—to challenge established flagships like the NIO ES9 and Aito M9.

Industry Impact: Accelerating Steer-by-Wire from Optional to Essential

This move could catalyze the transition of steer-by-wire from a premium novelty to a core hardware component in intelligent EVs, compelling suppliers and competitors to follow suit and ultimately redefining what constitutes a 'flagship' vehicle.