Li Auto Unveils New L9 Livis at $80,700, Rivaling Zeekr 9X
Li Auto’s new L9 Livis aims to compete in a crowded three-row SUV market with advanced technology.
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Li Auto’s new L9 Livis aims to compete in a crowded three-row SUV market with advanced technology.
China sold 34.35 million vehicles in 2025, widening its lead over the U.S., India, and Japan.
In Li’s view, the new L9 is positioned as an “intelligent agent” that goes beyond passive command response, with the ability to perceive, understand, and proactively serve users.
China’s NEV after-sales service continued to improve in H2 2025, with NIO and AITO holding the top two spots, while Li Auto overtook Tesla to rank third.
It is a new AI organization oriented toward “automotive plus robotics,” and will be structured around base models, infrastructure foundations, platformized delivery, and product and project quality.
January sees auto industry declines, but many brands report strong year-on-year growth, signaling varied market performance.
rands including AITO, Xiaomi, NIO, Zeekr, Li Auto and Voyah have managed to maintain relatively low quality risks despite offering high levels of configuration.
This marks the second delivery delay for the Li Auto i6; in response, the company has announced three compensation options for affected customers.
Tesla and other automakers in China have introduced seven-year low-interest financing plans to stimulate demand amidst declining sales, lowering monthly payments and down payments.
China’s auto industry is navigating a pragmatic 2026 with varied sales targets amid intense competition.