Zhiqi Automobile is a new user-oriented automotive technology company. It was founded in December 2020 by SAIC Group, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech, and Alibaba Group. Despite its short history, Zhiqi Automobile excels in automotive technology and internet innovation. Its products lead in appearance and performance. The various models impress with their high-end features. Ahead of the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show, Zhiqi Automobile unveiled the new Zhiqi L6. This new car features upgrades in design, interior, and smart driving systems. After experiencing it, I found that the new Zhiqi L6 is not just a mode of transport. It is a stylish item designed for urban sophistication.
The new IM L6 targets urban luxury travel. It aims to solve all travel pain points with smart technology. The design features smooth lines. The car showcases the “soft sculpture aesthetics” created in collaboration with Central Saint Martins.
The new IM L6 features a fresh color: new Matisse Red. This color conveys passion for life and harmonious tranquility. It blends dynamic vitality with static elegance. Under studio lights, it shines brightly. I believe it will look even more vibrant in sunlight.
The new IM L6 features an impressive design with essential technology. It adds the “Falcon Smart Lighting 2.0” system under the front bumper. This system consists of 16 focused multi-angle beams with a 165° range. It can work with smart scenarios to provide corner illumination and parking assistance. It also supports night driving features like “ghost probe warning” and “forward collision warning.”
The car measures 4931 mm in length, 1960 mm in width, and 2960 mm in wheelbase. It clearly fits the dimensions of a mid-size sedan. The design follows a three-to-one wheelbase ratio and a two-to-one wheel height ratio. This creates a sporty, low, and wide visual effect. The new surround-view camera cover and the roof’s droplet-shaped lidar align well with the car’s shape.
The rear looks stunning. Few young people would refuse it. The new IM L6 features a sexy rear and a 27° sloping design. It looks very appealing. Plus, its hatchback-style tailgate adds to its charm. The combination of elements makes the car’s exterior hard to resist. You want to take another look.
This time, the ISC smart light language system upgrades the tail sign from a single red to a colorful display. It shows patterns and slogans more vividly. Valentine’s roses and Christmas trees now display their true colors. The system also shares the traffic light status at intersections with following vehicles. This enhances practicality.
The new Zhi Ji L6 features 20-inch bright silver straight spoke wheels. These wheels enhance the sporty and trendy feel of the car, especially with the new Matisse red paint. When you choose these wheels, the window trim also turns silver to match. Other wheel designs come with black trim.
The cockpit design remains unchanged. It still features many new energy elements. The materials and workmanship are excellent. Only the details received optimization. The most noticeable change is the new ultra-wide-angle steering wheel.
The design features a full-width structure. It does not follow the traditional round style. Instead, it leans towards a semi-radial design. This design offers an excellent feel. It also keeps the driver’s dashboard visible. The actual experience feels great. If you want a more personalized touch, you can still choose a semi-width steering wheel as an option.
The car features a noticeable change. It upgrades to a new door panel design customized by Central Saint Martins. The velvet light wood grain trim feels lighter. The wood stripes add an artistic touch. The embedded ambient light now offers 256 colors. The speaker cover switches to a metal material, enhancing quality and appearance.
The all-new Zhi Ji L6 features a panoramic sunroof that enhances the interior’s openness. This smart sunroof uses advanced dimming technology. It employs industry-leading instant control dimming design and NMAT nano-matrix dimming technology. The interior offers a neutral gray light, creating a sophisticated and comfortable atmosphere. Gray also provides better heat insulation, enhancing comfort. The dimming speed reaches 100ms, faster than a blink. Additionally, this sunroof effectively blocks UVA and UVB rays, with a 99.99% UV rejection rate. It offers ten levels of intensity adjustment and front-and-rear segment control.
For long drives, seat comfort is crucial. The new IM L6 features the only bagel pressure relief system in its class. This system uses air cushions shaped like bagels, hidden behind the seat cushion, to adjust softness and firmness. It links with driving modes for precise adjustments. The seat also offers multi-point massage, heating, and ventilation. This evolution shifts from passive support to active comfort.
The rear seat backrest offers an impressive 11° angle adjustment. It also includes seat heating and massage features. The rear seating provides executive-level comfort. Official data shows nearly 1 meter of legroom and 1.4 meters of shoulder space. The actual experience confirms it is very comfortable.
The new Zhiji L6 features a dashboard screen and a passenger entertainment screen that spans almost the entire width of the cabin. The control screen on the passenger dashboard forms a striking visual matrix. This design effectively divides the car’s interface and functional display areas. The new IMOS 4.0 introduces an AI Agent that connects with the Alibaba ecosystem. It delivers intelligent services across all scenarios, freeing up the driver’s attention. This integration merges people, cars, and life seamlessly. Think of it as an invisible personal assistant in the car. It responds to commands and uses voice and navigation data to understand real needs. It breaks down vague requests into precise action sequences and coordinates various vehicle control systems to respond. It plans and executes tasks for you at any time.
Thanks to Alibaba’s support, the in-car applications are rich and connect to local service ecosystems. IMOS 4.0 first launched the “AI Takeout” service. It will gradually integrate entertainment, office, and lifestyle services, creating more creative scenarios. In mobile connectivity, the new IM L6 offers a seamless Carplay experience. Users can enjoy a vast library of lossless Apple Music. iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch connect effortlessly. The panoramic vehicle connectivity supports HiCar and Carlink.
The Lingxi digital chassis on the Zhiji L6 leads its class. The new Zhiji L6 features a complete upgrade of this chassis. The four-wheel steering system now allows for a rear-wheel steering angle of 9°. This change reduces the minimum turning radius of the nearly 5-meter-long vehicle to 4.69 meters. The air suspension includes a new “one-button leveling” feature. The Lingxi tire blowout stability control system uses smart four-wheel steering and line control braking technology to manage blowouts. It can identify a tire blowout within 300 ms. For example, if a front tire blows, the rear wheels steer in the opposite direction. The MK C2 braking system applies braking force to the side with the intact front tire, ensuring straight-line driving. Similarly, if a rear tire blows, the MK C2 system applies braking force to the intact rear tire side, reducing yaw. This system minimizes the risk of danger during high-speed blowouts for both experienced and novice drivers.
SAIC Group, as the largest shareholder of Momenta, a leading player in smart driving, leverages its advantages. Momenta’s latest technology will first appear in the new ZhiJi L6. This model features autonomous passage through toll booths with ETC and seamless charging. The automatic parking function now includes AI custom parking. Users can drag a parking box on the screen to the desired spot, allowing the vehicle to park easily, even in areas without parking lines or in chaotic conditions. Functions like side parking in narrow spaces, one-click tracking, one-click alignment, and one-click extrication greatly simplify parking in complex situations.
The new Zhiji L6 features an upgraded 800V high-voltage platform across all models. The base model now includes a new ultra-efficient Hurricane motor. Its CLTC combined efficiency reaches 92%. Fast charging improves by 30%, and charging power increases by 63%. The long-range version achieves over 800 kilometers under CLTC conditions with 11.8 kWh per 100 kilometers. The high-performance version accelerates to 100 km/h in just 2.74 seconds, maintaining its competitive edge. If you don’t prioritize performance and mainly use the car for commuting, the base model is sufficient.
The new IM L6 upgrade surpasses its predecessor. It sets a high standard for the domestic smart luxury new energy market. The exterior and interior received a complete upgrade. The intelligent cabin and driving features enhance the travel experience. Users will feel the strong manufacturing capability of a major brand. The car will start pre-sales on April 18. Feel free to guess its price. I believe if the new car costs around 240,000, it’s a good deal.