Chinese high-end brand Li Auto launched 2025 model year L-series crossovers, including L6, L7, L8 and L9. Each model got notable enhancements, including a new LiDAR sensor, an updated suspension, interior & exterior features, and a battery. This launch will boost Li Auto sales in the highly competitive Chinese market.

Li Auto is the only Chinese startup that became profitable. Its success formula is simple – range-extended crossovers. They formed the brand’s L-series, which comprises four cars: L6, L7, L8 and L9. Despite being well-known across China, Li Auto’s sales growth slowed down in China due to fierce competition. A lot of automakers had come up with L-series rivals. To keep the sales volume high, Li Auto launched the 2025 model year L-series crossovers.

Li Auto L-series main change

All 2025 model year Li Auto L-series crossovers got a mutual enhancement of the intelligent driving system. With the update, the Pro trim level of L6, L7, L8, and L9 has a LiDAR sensor on the roof. Old models didn’t have one. Moreover, the new sensor is the Hesai-made ATL LiDAR. It stands on the Hesai ATX platform. The ATL LiDAR has a recognition range of 300 meters. Another upgrade of the ADAS system is the Horizon Journey 6M system on a chip. Previous Pro models were equipped with the Horizon Journey 5 chip.

The 2025 Max and Ultra trim levels of L-series models also have the Hesai ATL sensor. It replaced the AT128 sensors of the old models. Compared with the AT128, the Hesai ATL is 60% smaller, 55% more energy effective, and 130% more sensitive. The perception system of the Li L-series Max and Ultra crossovers is powered by the Nvidia Drive Thor-U processor with a peak computing power of 700 TOPS. It replaced dual Nvidia Orin-X chips with a total power of 508 TOPS.

Thanks to the updated driving assistance system, L-series crossovers’s AEB system can stop this vehicle from 120 km/h amid poor weather conditions or during night time. It is an important update since 120 km/h is the speed limit on highways in China. Therefore, Li Auto L-series crossovers are well-prepared for safe rides.

Li Auto L6 adjustments

Aside from new sensors and chips, the 2025 Li Auto L6 has a new body color called Azure. It is a special shade available for 10,000 yuan (1,385 USD). The car also has new wheel design variants. The Interior of the Li L6 has a black-brown color scheme. Otherwise, the car remained the same with a price range of 249,800 – 279,800 yuan (34,570 – 38,720 USD). It costs the same as the previous model year car.

The Li L6 is a five-seat large SUV with dimensions of 4925/1960/1735 mm and a wheelbase of 2920 mm. Under the hood, it has a 1.5-liter turbocharged generator with a peak power of 113 kW (152 hp). It sends power to the 36.8 kWh LFP battery and two electric motors with a combined peak power of 300 kW (402 hp).

Li Auto L7 & L8 updates

The Pro trim level of the refreshed Li Auto L7 and L8 crossovers got a dual-chamber air suspension that replaced the regular air suspension of the previous models. Thanks to the upgrade, the suspension system became stiffer. As a result, the Li L8 crossover has successfully completed the moose test at a speed of 79.47 km/h.

The Max trim level of the L7 & L8 SUVs got a battery upgrade. Now, these models boast a 52.3 kWh ternary NMC pack suitable for over 280 km of electric range under CLTC conditions. The mixed range is over 1,400 km. The 2024 model year L7 Max and L8 Max had a 42.8 kWh battery. The Ultra trim level got only enhanced ADAS hardware.

The 2025 model year Li Auto L7 has a price range of 301,800 – 359,800 yuan (41,770 – 49,800 USD). The updated Li Auto L8 costs 321,800 – 379,800 yuan (44,540 – 52,560 USD).

The Li Auto L7 is a five-seat large crossover with dimensions of 5050/1995/1750 mm and a wheelbase of 3005 mm. It has a 1.5-liter ICE and a dual-motor 4WD for 330 kW (443 hp). The Li L8 is a slightly bigger 6-seat vehicle with length, width, and height of 5080 mm, 1995 mm, and 1800 mm, respectively.

Li Auto L9 updates

The 2025 Li Auto L9 has the most upgrades. Aside from smart driving enhancements, it has a refined dual-chamber and dual-circuit air suspension. Thanks to this system, the Li Auto L9’s maximum roll amplitude was reduced by 24%. The Li L9 completed the moose test at 80.34 km/h.

The Li Auto L9 interior boasts the 18-point hot-stone massage function of the first and second-row seats. The ceiling-mounted monitor of the Li L9 boasts a diameter of 21.4 inches. Its area is 86% larger than the 15.7-inch monitor of the previous model year car. The Li 2025 L9 also has a digital rear-view mirror. The final update of this model is the new gray color. The updated Li Auto L9 costs 409,800 – 439,800 yuan (56,720 – 60,870 USD) in China.

The Li L9’s powertrain is similar to the L7 & L8 crossovers. However, the L9 is a full-size crossover with dimensions of 5218/1998/1800 mm. The wheelbase reaches 3105 mm.