On March 2nd, it was announced that Ideal Motors held its Spring Conference yesterday. During the subsequent group interview session, Ideal revealed that their fourth model in the L series, the only plug-in hybrid SUV for this year, Ideal L6, is scheduled to hit the market in the second quarter, targeting the 250,000 price range.
The Ideal L6 is also positioned as a large five-seat SUV, undoubtedly targeting the currently popular Wanjie M7.
The vehicle has been announced, and in terms of exterior design, it is almost identical to the L7. It still adopts the family's design language, with the characteristic through-type daytime running lights. The small lights on both sides are connected to the entire daytime running light, so much so that just by looking at the front face, it's difficult to distinguish between them in a short time.
Its dimensions measure 4925/1960/1735mm (length/width/height) with a wheelbase of 2920mm. Positioned as a mid-size SUV, it's slightly shorter in profile compared to the L7, with distinct waistline design differentiating it. However, overall changes are minimal.
Similar differentiations are seen at the rear, retaining the familial continuous taillight design. What sets it apart is the license plate frame placed on the bumper, whereas the new L7 has it moved to the tailgate.
The interior speaks for itself, just take a look at the Idealsee L7, and you'll get an idea of what the L6 looks like. The good news is that the official word is, it will be equipped with the latest smart cockpit, synchronizing with the 2024 models of the L series, and the Qualcomm 8295 chip is definitely getting on board.
As for the powertrain, it's highly likely to feature a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine as a range extender, delivering a maximum power of 113 kilowatts. It will be equipped with dual electric motors at the front and rear as the primary power source. The battery, sourced from CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited) and LG Chem, is composed of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) material with a capacity of 35.8 kilowatt-hours (kWh), providing an all-electric range of 172 kilometers.
