
IM Zhiji’s LS6 SUV Triggers 10,000 Pre‑Orders in 30 Minutes on a $29,500 Price Tag, Redefining Premium EV Range‑Extender Market.
The Chinese automotive market was set alight on August 15 when IM Zhiji Auto, the high‑tech off‑shoot of SAIC Group, opened pre‑sales for the next‑generation LS6 – a flagship, five‑seat SUV billed as the company’s most ambitious foray into the premium electric‑plus‑range‑extender segment. The headline was simple but potent: a starting price of 209,900 yuan (about $29,500), a figure that would normally be reserved for compact hatchbacks rather than a vehicle of LS6’s size and technological pedigree.











