Li Auto L9 vs Lexus RZ 500e

Li Auto L9
AED 319,900

Li Auto L9

6 seats · 563 hp · Range extender
Lexus RZ 500e
AED 255,000

Lexus RZ 500e

5 seats · 375 hp · Electric
Key specs
SpecLi Auto L9Lexus RZ 500e
Starting priceAED 319,900AED 255,000
Body typeSUV · Full-size SUVSUV · Electric luxury SUV
Dimensions5255 × 2000 × 1810 mm · 3125 mm wheelbaseNot disclosed
Seats65
PowertrainEREV: 1.5T range extender + dual motors, 72.7 kWh batteryDual-motor electric, 74.6 kWh lithium-ion battery
DrivetrainAWDAWD
Cargo spaceNot disclosedNot disclosed
Max power563 hp375 hp
Torque710 NmNot disclosed
0–100 km/h4.9 s4.6 s
Top speed200 km/hNot disclosed
Combined range1,650 km582 km
EV-only range420 kmNot disclosed
Consumption22.8 kWh/100 km (CLTC, electric); about 6.3 L/100 km with a depleted battery (WLTC, as reported). Combined range is quoted as 1,650 km CLTC, about 1,370–1,400 km WLTP/UAE-quoted.Not disclosed
Charging5C-capable 72.7 kWh battery: about 10–80% in roughly 10 minutes on a suitable DC charger (as reported by press, not independently tested).DC fast charging; AC charging
Airbags12Not disclosed
Driver assistanceUltra: single in-house Mach M100 chip (1,280 TOPS) and 1 lidar. Livis: dual M100 chips (2,560 TOPS) and 4 lidars. Both run Li Auto's Mach assisted-driving suite (Level 2).Not detailed on the UAE model page's text. A Safety section is listed but its content was not captured.
Safety index8.5/10Not disclosed
WarrantyVehicle 5 years / 100,000 km; battery and electric drive system 8 years / 160,000 km (China terms; the same terms were reported at the UAE launch).Not published on the page reviewed.
Screens29-inch 6K panoramic dashboard display (90 Hz) replaces the old stacked 15.7-inch screens. Other screens are not confirmed for the new generation.Screen sizes not stated on the page.
Speakers21Not disclosed
Comfort highlightsStandard on the Ultra: dual-chamber air suspension, steer-by-wire, rear-wheel steering, full-size zero-gravity front seats and two dynamic zero-gravity second-row seats. The Livis adds 800V fully active suspension, electromechanical brake-by-wire, powered doors and a Pods speaker system.Lexus describes a 'premium minimalist cabin' and a 'spacious open cabin design', with hand-selected leather and sustainable materials. It also lists 20-inch alloy wheels.
Sentiment score84/100Not disclosed
SummaryReviewers praise the ride comfort, spacious six-seat cabin, 1,650 km range and tech content of the new L9; FreshMotors rated the Livis 4.4/5. Criticisms are the polarising exterior design, a price some owners think is high (UAE cars are about 27% above China prices) and, on the previous generation, poor brake feel.Not disclosed

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