LI AUTO(US:LI) Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-07-30 22:34Group 1 - Li Auto's CEO Li Xiang announced the launch of the Li Auto i8 with a starting price of 321,800 yuan, offering three versions: Pro (321,800 yuan), Max (349,800 yuan), and Ultra (369,800 yuan) [1] - The i8 features a range of 670 to 720 kilometers and is designed with a family-style design language from MEGA, emphasizing spaciousness, low drag, low noise, and low energy consumption [1] - The vehicle is marketed as a multifunctional car, capable of serving as an SUV, sedan, and MPV [1] Group 2 - During the launch event, a crash test video was shown, demonstrating the i8's performance against a heavy truck at 61 km/h, exceeding national safety standards by 1.75 times [3] - The i8's structure remained intact during various collision tests, with all nine airbags deployed and no leakage or fire from the battery pack [3] - The crash test video sparked controversy online, particularly regarding the heavy truck brand, which was initially unmasked but later blurred in subsequent releases [5][14] Group 3 - The heavy truck involved in the test was identified as a Chenglong truck, leading to discussions and comments from netizens questioning the authenticity of the test [5][14] - Chenglong truck's official response indicated that their legal department is handling the situation and emphasized their commitment to quality and safety [15] - Chenglong, a brand under Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor Co., has a comprehensive product lineup covering various commercial vehicle types and serves major logistics companies [15][18]