is one of the most popular and topical new models in the second half of 2022. Ideal L8 was officially launched in September. As a replacement product of Ideal ONE, it has a new design style that is unified with Ideal L9. Compared with L9, its body size will be more flexible in the city. The 6-seat layout can meet the needs of home users for traveling multiple people, and the experience in the luxury and smart parts is also its advantage.
The appearance of the ideal L8 is very similar to that of the ideal L9. Unlike the previous generation of product Ideal ONE, Ideal L8 better shows a modern feel, and there are no complicated lines in the front face design. After the air intake grille is moved down, it highlights the simple and beautiful idea. The through-type light group has also become its symbol. It is easy to distinguish among the many models that use the through-type light group. The rear design of the car is also very stable, except for the through-light strip, it gives people a more neat feeling than the L9.
The internal interaction and entertainment part of the ideal L8 car is emphasized. The dashboard-free design is combined with the large-size HUD and the interactive screen on the steering wheel to realize the display of vehicle information. While ensuring practicality, the driver's vision ahead is broader. The interior of Ideal L8 also uses a lot of leather wrapping, and the texture and luxury are also well created, which is more design-like than Ideal ONE.
The central control screen and co-driver entertainment screen are both 15.7 inches, with a resolution of 3k. The screen material is LCD. It is equipped with two Qualcomm 8155 processors. The smoothness and functionality of the system are great. The UI design of is also very consistent with the vehicle positioning. The menu is slightly layered and requires a certain amount of learning time. The passenger entertainment screen can be connected to Bluetooth headset separately, without affecting other passengers in the car.
Ideal L8 has only 2+2+2 seat layout to choose from. The seats in the first and second rows are very complete. In addition to heating and ventilation, there is also a waist massage function, and the third row of seats is equipped with heating function. With a six-seat layout, it can get on and off from the second row of two independent seats, making it quite convenient to enter and exit. The second row is also equipped with a 15.7-inch entertainment screen and supports gesture control. The seating space of each seat is comfortable, and the two separate seats in the second row have armrests and separate headrests. The ideal L8 takes good care of all positions when riding in the car for six people.
Ideal L8 uses a 1.5T four-cylinder range extender, with a maximum system power of 330 kilowatts, a peak torque of 620 Nm, and an acceleration result of 0-100km/h is measured in 5.54 seconds. In terms of battery, the Ideal L8 is equipped with a 42.8kWh battery pack, and the CLTC pure electric range is 210 kilometers, which is an improvement compared to the Ideal ONE; it is worth mentioning that the CLTC comprehensive range of the Ideal L8 will reach 1,315 kilometers, and it also comes with four-wheel drive and magic carpet air suspension standard.
Summary: Among the 350,000-level medium and large SUVs, the ideal L8 has a rich configuration, and the space and comfort level are also very good. The power of the extended-range system does not have mileage anxiety. It can be said that it is still a good choice.
