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Li Auto L9 Livis Review

Price and Positioning

The reviewer bought an official, Russian-language top-spec L9 Livis for 13.15 million rubles. The official starting price is 12.69 million rubles; two-tone paint, a towbar, and running boards added to the cost.

It was difficult to secure one because demand was high and deliveries were limited. The reviewer notes that similarly priced BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS models did not have the same queue.

This is the reviewer’s second L9. His earlier fleet car covered 70,000 km without problems, which helped build his confidence in the model.

Main Features and Changes

The headline addition is an 800-volt adaptive suspension, paired with 7-degree rear-wheel steering. The suspension uses sensors and powerful individual pumps to adjust each wheel rapidly.

The L9 is 4 cm longer than before. Other exterior updates include more conventional door handles, revised rear lighting, additional cameras, and 22-inch wheels.

The battery has grown to 73 kWh, up from 45 kWh in the first version. The reviewer quotes a claimed total range of 1,650 km with a full battery and fuel tank, though he did not test that figure. The car’s displayed estimates were reassuring, at over 900 km in the conditions he observed.

It is a series hybrid: electric motors drive the wheels, while a 1.5-litre petrol engine acts as a generator. The new engine is Li Auto’s own design; the reviewer says it is more economical, quieter, and more efficient than the BMW-sourced engine in earlier versions.

Output is 571 hp, with a claimed 0–100 km/h time of 5 seconds.

The car has steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire controls. The reviewer initially found the fully digital connection unsettling in principle, but had no complaints about steering feedback.

Computing capacity is stated as 2,500 TOPS, compared with 1,400 TOPS across two Nvidia processors in the Zeekr discussed. The L9 also has built-in AI and driver-assistance features.

Driving Experience: Strengths and Drawbacks

The L9 is more comfortable than the previous generation, and its road handling has improved. The reviewer says it no longer rocks as much and is particularly composed on the road.

The suspension’s response varies with the obstacle. It often smooths small bumps when both wheels cross them, can be inconsistent over medium bumps, and can make larger potholes feel as if the car is floating over them.

Despite the impressive demonstrations, the suspension did not deliver the reviewer’s expected “wow” effect. He found its behaviour occasionally counterintuitive—for example, sometimes seeming better to accelerate over a speed bump than brake—and suspects software or settings may need refinement.

He rates the combination of comfort and handling very highly, calling the L9 perhaps the best family crossover he has driven in that respect.

A punctured-tire changing mode is designed to raise or lower the car without a jack, but the feature was not yet available in China or Russia.

Cabin and Technology

The redesigned cabin feels substantially more modern than the 2023 L9. It has two-tone upholstery, more ambient lighting, wood trim, and updated diamond-pattern seats.

The steering wheel is now square rather than the earlier elongated design. A large head-up display shows speed, driving mode, and navigation, and can show a side-camera view when indicating.

The long central display is visually impressive but distracts the reviewer; he would prefer the option of a single screen, as offered by some rivals. The former screen behind the steering wheel has been removed.

The audio system has 33 speakers and 5,500 watts. It looks impressive, but the reviewer says it does not sound as good as he would like. Still, he considers it more than adequate for a Chinese car.

The Russian-language interface and apps are available out of the box, with the master account already transferred. Navigation, music, and video apps can be installed without the hacking and paid modifications previously needed on older imports.

Materials are judged well balanced: leather is used where it matters, while some surfaces are more cost-conscious. The ceiling is a pleasant fabric, but not Alcantara.

The L9 functions like a “smart home on wheels.” Its app can show vehicle, climate, and battery information; unlock the car; open windows; and control heating or ventilation. It also offers selectable refrigerator modes and scheduling.

Second-Row Comfort

The second row is a major strength. Features include electric doors, double glazing, a sunshade, a table, an ottoman, a mirror with adjustable backlight, and a large ceiling screen alongside a smaller control screen.

The seats have electric adjustment and memory, massage, ventilation, and heating. The reviewer particularly likes their cushioning and says they adapt comfortably; the armrest also stays level as the backrest reclines.

The ottoman is a little short for the reviewer’s height, but he would happily use the rear cabin to relax during a traffic jam or on a long trip.

Comparisons

• Zeekr: The reviewer describes Zeekr as more powerful, athletic, and aggressive, with the L9 clearly behind in acceleration and powertrain performance. He characterizes the L9 as comfort-focused, while Zeekr feels sportier and more like a traditional performance car. He personally prefers Zeekr’s character, but considers the L9 better for suspension comfort. The video mentions the Zeekr 8X and 9X as competitors; its detailed comparisons focus on Zeekr models, including the 009 and the 1,400-hp Hyper version.
• BMW X7 and Mercedes-Benz GLS: These are cited as expensive alternatives, though the reviewer’s point is that the L9 can attract queues where those models do not.
• Mercedes-Benz V-Class: The reviewer says he tends to slide down in its rear seats, whereas the L9’s seats feel more supportive and accommodating.
• Earlier L9: The new cabin feels dramatically more modern, and the ride is more comfortable and controlled. The reviewer likens the generational updates to successive iPhone upgrades: pricier and better equipped, but not always obviously different at first glance.

Verdict

The L9 Livis offers exceptional family-car comfort, a particularly strong second row, extensive technology, and a more polished ride than its predecessor. Its main caveats are the high price, less exciting performance than Zeekr, distracting central display, and adaptive suspension that is impressive but not yet consistently predictable.

The reviewer likes the car and expects it to sell well, but says he would not buy it for himself: its advantages do not outweigh the drawbacks for his own preferences. He will keep it in the rental fleet and monitor how the suspension performs and develops.

Ratings: No numerical review score is given.

Speaker views: The review is presented by one speaker, Ilya. He praises comfort and practicality but is more critical of the suspension’s inconsistency and the car’s comfort-first character.