At 8:20 pm, Ideal released the third wave of leaks about the L9, with a focus on seating and audio.
As usual, let’s start with the pictures:
To cut to the chase, whether you are satisfied or not with the previous appearance leaks, the seat and audio highlights of the Ideal L9 will make you crazy about it, and this is the ultimate choice at this price point.
21 Speakers, 2160 W Power, and Dolby Atmos
Let’s start with the audio system parameters:
- 21 speakers
- Maximum power of the amplifier: 2160 W
- Uses Dolby Atmos technology
- 7.3.4 immersive speaker layout
- Standard configuration across the board
Similar to the NIO ET7, the Ideal L9 has not adopted an OEM audio system, but according to the information we have obtained from the supplier, the L9 audio system is manufactured by Shangsheng Electronics, which also produces high-end audio systems for brands such as B&O.
21 speakers are easy to understand, which means there are 21 sound-emitting units. In terms of quantity, L9 does not have an advantage compared to the 23 speakers of NIO ET7 and the 26 speakers of Mercedes-Benz GLS 400 Maybach. However, the Ideal L9 reaches 2160 W in power.
The amplifier is responsible for amplifying the audio signal into audible air vibrations. The more power it has, the more energy reserves it provides to ensure that rich details can be reflected in each speaker vibration, in addition to making the sound louder.
The 7.3.4 immersive audio system consists of seven groups of speakers that surround the entire vehicle, three subwoofers that form the bass matrix, and four top speakers that form the sky surround.
According to the official introduction from Li Auto, “the flagship body of the Li ONE L9 provides a larger acoustic chamber volume. The design features twin 8-inch subwoofers in the front that provide stronger low-frequency response. Coupled with the high-power subwoofer matrix installed in the rear, low-frequency sounds are evenly distributed throughout the car. The entire vehicle is equipped with 21 speakers, including aluminum film tweeters, kevlar mid-range units, and carbon fiber woofers, which are standard in-car audio systems, mounted in the ceiling.”
From a hardware perspective, this audio system is already top-of-the-line, but the actual results also depend on the software tuning and noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) factors of the sound system.
As far as we know, Li Auto’s audio team was the original chief tuning team for Dirac China, and the same team has been responsible for Volvo’s Bowers & Wilkins audio system.
We don’t have much expertise in the materials and technology used in the sound system, so we won’t delve into that area. However, we can confirm that the L9’s top-of-the-line sound system comes standard on all models.
As mentioned in my previous articles on the NIO ET7 and the first news about the L9, the audio system will be a core focus point in modern vehicle cabins.
From buttons to screens, car cabins have already gone through a new round of evolution. However, until fully autonomous driving is realized, it is difficult for drivers to truly be freed from driving. The only activity that can be done while driving is listening. Therefore, enhancing the auditory experience is the core focus point of all vehicle cabins going forward.
We can see that the NIO ET7 has already taken the auditory experience to a new level, and based on current information, the Li ONE L9 is also following suit.
Combined with the 15.7-inch OLED screen and VR technology unveiled in the first announcement, we can expect a great audiovisual experience in the L9’s cabin.
Regarding the seats, let’s take a look at the information first:
- All six seats support motorized adjustments.
- All six seats support seat heating.
- Four seats support seat ventilation.
- Four seats support 10-point massage.
On the 2020 model of the Li ONE, hard seats were a commonly criticized feature among car owners. On the 2021 model of the Li ONE, the company replaced all the seats in the lineup and added back support and massage to the existing configuration.At L9, the ideal scenario is to directly install electrically adjustable seats for all 6 seats. This is of great convenience to families who take care of children or have elderly passengers. Plus, all 6 seats support seat heating!
In addition, the first and second-row seats also support seat ventilation and massage. Unlike the aerodynamic lumbar support on the current ONE model, the massage function in L9 is a legitimate 10-point massage.
As far as we know, Ideal’s seat team has recruited a large number of Volkswagen’s R&D personnel in the past year, so the actual effect is worth looking forward to.
One more detail: the explosion diagram of the second-row seats shows that there is a vibration module in the waist area. We speculate that the second-row of Ideal L9 uses a 4D seat similar to the Mercedes S and BMW iX.
Unfortunately, this time Ideal did not disclose the style, space, and trunk space of the third-row seats. We may have to wait for the static experience to find out.
The Secret of TouchBar
In addition to the above two highlights, Ideal also released a driver’s photo, and the instrument panel was speculated by everyone to be a TouchBar screen officially named “Safe Driving Interaction Screen,” which is designed to display necessary driving information with the HUD.
This screen uses Mini-LED material, supports multi-touch, and can display all effective driving-related information (including navigation and intelligent driving).
Therefore, Ideal L9’s central control screen can display full-screen navigation images or parking images, improving the driving experience.
Judging from the rendering display, both the clarity and texture are very good, but we are also very curious about the convenience of clicking on this screen and the readability in a crowded urban environment.
Finally, a few details to add:
- This time the steering wheel has added Li’s logo, which is much more coordinated than the last time it was announced.
2. The power consumption displayed on the small screen is 16.8 kWh/100 km;
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The button layout on the steering wheel is the same as the 2021 Ideal ONE;
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The steering wheel supports electric adjustment;
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There seems to be an aromatherapy outlet below the air conditioning vent.
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This article is a translation by ChatGPT of a Chinese report from 42HOW. If you have any questions about it, please email bd@42how.com.