I heard that everyone is curious about the new car of Ideal MEGA, but they may feel that the information is too scattered and not enjoyable enough. Don't worry, we talked a lot of design and engineering details with the engineers in the early exchange meeting and the recent test drive, and found that Ideal has really put a lot of effort into this MPV model. 
The new car will be officially launched on March 1st! Before going public, let's take a comprehensive look at the highlights of Ideal MEGA and see what its product strength is. Ready to blow your eyes out? Let's find out!
What is the reason for the review of new car pre-sale rights that has been delayed again and again?
When the new car was unveiled at the Guangzhou Auto Show and pre-orders began, the pre-sale price of MEGA was set at 600,000 yuan, and the reservation fee was 5,000 yuan, and the reservation fee was refundable. However, it is worth mentioning that the official said that the ideal MEGA will be launched in December, the first batch of test drives will be opened on January 13, 2024 and the confirmation of orders will be opened, mass production will start at the Beijing factory in early February, and user delivery will start in late February. Although the original plan was to go public in December, the launch was delayed by more than two months due to some external factors. 
Prior to this, Li Xiang, CEO of Ideal Automobile, had posted late at night that the release and ** of the M7 had hit Ideal ONE hard, and it lost more than one billion yuan in one quarter. In the face of such a strong opponent, Li Xiang said that he had no power to fight back for a long time. Now, in the face of the M9, which has a high number of bookings and sales, Li Xiang may feel some pressure again. And on December 31, Li Auto announced that the new car will be launched on March 1 and launched the latest pre-order rights. Users who book Ideal MEGA before March 1, 2024 will enjoy the rights and interests of upgrading to a 20kw DC charging pile for free (7kw AC charging pile is standard, and the upgrade value is 10,000 yuan), so that the home charging time is only 55 hours.
For pre-booked users who do not have the conditions for the installation of 20kw DC charging piles, they will enjoy the same value of 6,000 kWh of ideal supercharging rights (valid for 5 years, and all ideal cars under the same account can be used). As of December 31, 2023, 300 Ideal Superchargers have been put into operation, providing Ideal MEGA with a super speed of 500 kilometers in 12 minutes. With March 1 still a few days away, interested friends may wish to see if these rights and interests are worth it.
Everybody's spitting up the ideal mega? Is it cutting leeks? In May of this year, the imaginary rendering of the exterior styling of the ideal MPV model MEGA was spread wildly. At that time, Li Xiang, the CEO of Li Auto, also joked on Weibo that if the car was really designed like that, he would have to change the design team completely, and even jump off the building himself. However, today, five months later, the appearance of the real car is **, but I didn't expect everyone to joke that the shape of the ideal mega is like a "jumping model", and this word is also on the hot search on Weibo. The exterior styling does have a subversive design, but a closer look really feels a little familiar.
Ideal MEGA is also considered to be suspected of plagiarism because it has many similar designs to Hyundai Staria in appearance. Since the Hyundai MEGA debuted earlier than the Ideal MEGA, some people question that the Ideal MEGA is a copy of the shape of the Hyundai MEGA.
However, Li Xiang, the CEO of Li Auto, responded to this. He felt that the two cars in black were 80% similar, but the silver was only 60% similar. He even joked that the two cars are just like Ge You and Jiang Wen, although they are somewhat similar, everyone can tell them at a glance. It seems that Li Xiang does not think that Ideal MEGA has copied the appearance of modern Staria, but the two have some similarities in some aspects. It is true that there are quite a few models with similarities on the market, but they are similar to du
Future-proof design? Unique sci-fi design
Benjamin Baum, Senior Design Director of Li Auto, had a bold idea: he wanted to design a future-leading aesthetic symbol for the home, and this symbol was Ideal MEGA. To achieve this ambitious goal, he and his team sought to create designs that "transcend time" by drawing inspiration from Bauhaus, Braun design, and the iPods and iPhones designed by Jonathan Ive.
With this inspiration, the ideal design team began to think about a new direction for MPV models. They found that although the current MPV models have their own characteristics, the interior space and range problems have not been well solved. So, they decided to use aerodynamic thinking to create a new MPV model, and solve these problems with design.
The real car of the ideal MEGA has been unveiled, and its appearance is full of sci-fi, like a "water droplet". From the drop-shaped nose to the rear of the car, to the stern retraction, everything is futuristic. This design not only makes the Ideal MEGA unique among MPV models, but also achieves ultra-low wind resistance.
And, have you noticed its body lines? They actually create a unique kind of "symbol". In particular, the entire body covering parts, together with the D-pillar design raised at the rear, looks like an "L" shape, that is, the shape of "Li", which is very recognizable.
When it comes to wind resistance, the Ideal MEGA performs very well. The measured data shows that its drag coefficient is 0215cd, 0 more than Porsche Taycan22cd is even lower. You know, this is a car with a body length of 5A large 35-meter MPV model. In order to achieve this result, Ideal conducted 11 rounds of testing in the wind tunnel laboratory for about 10 hours each. 
The body design of the Ideal Mega has been hailed as "flawless design", which means that the body surface is as smooth as possible, with fewer bumps and seams. For example, the Star Ring LED light is cleverly designed on the cabin cover, and it feels like it is completely seamless, as if it is one. There are also hidden door handles, low-drag wheels and other designs, all of which show the ultimate pursuit of detail by Ideal. The U-shaped front design cleverly hides the black sensor inside, making the whole front of the car look more concise.
The design of the windows on the side of the car is also very unique, completely flat and flush with the body. The window frame trim and door water cuts are also flush to give a sense of unity. The design of the rear of the car is equally excellent, with the tail light clusters and tailgate designed within the "wind blade", which is completely aerodynamic.
The Ideal MEGA also adopts a low-water cut design, which makes the whole car very well lit. Sitting in the car, you will find that the lower edge of the window is even lower than your shoulder, so that the interior of the car feels very bright. The third-row seats are designed with a rear-raised D-pillar, so the entire rear window area is also large, providing a wide view for the third-row passengers. This design not only makes driving more comfortable, but also allows passengers to enjoy more sunlight and beautiful scenery during the journey. I have to say that the design of the ideal mega is very unique, but it will also face a problem if it is too alternative, that is, it is easy to be niche and cannot cater to the aesthetic needs of most people. The interior is familiar and not fresh enough, but a lot of adjustments have been made for MPVs.
I heard that many people now say that the interior of the Ideal MEGA is very similar to the Ideal L9? Actually, that's true, and it's not entirely true. If you look closely, you will find that the interior of the ideal MEGA is actually an upgraded version of the ideal L9, those refrigerators, color TVs, large sofas and so on, have become more amazing!
But to be honest, the overall change is actually not too big, and consumers may feel that they are not as bright as the first time they saw the ideal L9, and the freshness is indeed not as sufficient as the exterior design.
However, there are still some small changes to the ideal mega. For example, the front IP table is more designed, with suede material, a velvet roof on the roof, and a dark brown chrome color. But ah, it has no wood grain decoration, and there is no design dashboard, in fact, it is completely possible to remove the safety driving screen on the steering wheel, and then put a small screen of about 8 inches on the front IP platform. However, Ideal may not think that this is cost-effective, after all, it is necessary to reuse parts to the greatest extent.
Let's talk about screens. The front dual-screen design is still there, but the screen has been upgraded to OLED G4, which supports 1100nit highlight, the brightness has been increased by 60%, and PWM high-frequency intelligent light adjustment, which will not hurt your eyes when you look at it for a long time. The second row of screens is a ceiling screen, but the screen size has become larger, becoming 17 inches, and a camera has been added.
Ideal MEGA also uses a more powerful intelligent fresh air air conditioning system, with heat pump air conditioners in the front and rear. The audio has also been upgraded, becoming an ideal platinum sound system, with 21 speaker units, a maximum power of 2160W, a half-folded ring aluminum film technology for the treble, and a coscone technology for the mid-bass.
The best part is that there is an 8 on the roofThe 62-square-metre panoramic sunroof and the extra-long third row of windows make the entire cabin very bright. The seats are also all made of Nappa leather, which is fully functional. The second-row seats have 500 mm of rails and a maximum of 1,278 mm of legroom.
Moreover, this time, the adjustment button of the second-row seats has been placed on the vertical surface of the armrest, which makes it more convenient to operate, and there is no need to blindly operate or get up.
There is also a small detail to tell everyone, the front door of the new car does not have an electric suction door design, but the window glass can be completely lowered. The rear side sliding door also has an intimate design, in order to prevent the child's head from being pinched, after the glass is all put down, the side sliding door will not slide to the end, and the electric sliding door can also be opened completely manually without damaging the motor. In addition, the left electric sliding door will automatically stop when the charging cover is opened.
The space is really big and the key indicators of the MPV.
Ideal mega is really big! Despite its bulky size, the design of the four wheels and four corners allows the use of space to be extreme. Its body size is 5350mm 1965mm 1850mm and the wheelbase is up to 3300mm. The most powerful thing is that the distance from the pedal to the tail threshold, that is, L1, has reached 3791mm, which is 5The 4-meter Mercedes-Benz V260L is 79mm more!
So, what does it feel like to sit inside? The interior space is also quite spacious. The top height of the second row is 1352mm, and the top height of the third row is also 1280mm. The legroom in the second row is 1050mm, the headroom is 1061mm, the space in the second row is even more than that of the 7 series, and the space in the third row is also more than that of the 5 series. The third row has 966mm of legroom and 980mm of headroom. **The width of the channel is 160mm, so you can feel no problem when you sit.
In terms of actual riding experience, the front row sits in a high position, but the front IP platform is very long, and the double A-pillar design reduces the blind spot. The second row of seats is spacious and comfortable, although only there is a small table on the right side, but it is sufficient. The third row has plenty of legroom, headroom is about a fist and four fingers, and although the seat height is the same as the second row, it is a little shorter, but it doesn't have much impact. And the backrests of the third-row seats can also be electrically adjusted! **The aisle is a little narrower, but if you don't use airline seats, the space is more spacious.
Oh, and the trunk! The Mega has the largest trunk space in the world's MPV, with a standard diameter depth of 680mm, which is larger than the 515mm of the Zeekrypton 009 and the 265mm of the Toyota Alpha. The trunk also has a sinking space that allows for an increase in height. And because the third-row seats can be folded forward, the maximum depth can reach 1066mm.
Power and safety have also made great efforts, what is suitable for MPV?
In terms of power, the ideal MEGA has made great efforts! It is equipped with a front and rear dual-motor four-wheel drive system, with a front motor of 155kW and a rear motor of 245kW, with a comprehensive power of up to 400kW and a maximum torque of 542Nm. With such a strong power, the acceleration time of the ideal MEGA to 100 kilometers is only 55 seconds! Although it is 4 more than the Krypton 0095 seconds is a little slower, but ideally says it's to be more in line with the positioning of the family car. When it comes to the difference between pure electric MPV and traditional MPV, Li Auto's R&D team has something to say! They believe that the pure electric MPV has a greater space advantage in the chassis layout. Unlike gasoline MPVs, which can only use transverse engines, the layout of the front suspension is limited, resulting in limited driving comfort and driving performance. The pure electric platform reduces the size of the motor, and the ideal mega can arrange the front double wishbones, and the width of the whole vehicle can be reduced! For example, the width of the Ideal Mega is only 1965mm, which is narrower than the Ideal L9.
Let's talk about the chassis! The chassis of the Ideal Mega is called Magic Carpet 30, it's really super powerful! It comes standard with dual-gun air springs and CDC shock absorbers, and the five gears are adjustable, which is basically a full match! Moreover, the chassis XCU** domain controller cooperates with the fully self-developed software algorithm, which makes the OTA space larger, which is really great!
In terms of safety, Ideal MEGA is also unambiguous! The torsional rigidity of the vehicle is up to 44,000 Nm deg, and the body material is made of upper steel and lower aluminum. Special attention is paid to the safety of the rear collision, there is 800mm of collapse space in the rear row, and the rear collision test speed has reached 88 kilometers per hour, which is 10% higher than the American standard and far exceeds the national standard. This is all to meet the safety needs of Chinese consumers for the third row of MPV models.
In addition, the number of airbags in the Ideal MEGA has also reached 9, and there is an additional front far airbag to protect the side impact safety of the main and co-pilot. At the same time, the holding time of the 90L side air curtain reaches 36 seconds, which further improves safety. Last but not least, the 12V battery of the Ideal MEGA is also in a special position, located inside the center console and in front of the front wall. The advantage of this design is that even in the event of a collision, power is ensured for the safety system and door unlocking. The three-electric system should also be industry-leading, in addition to fast, but also safe.
Heard that Li Auto's 5C battery technology is super good? That's right! This time they really put in a lot of effort. Since 2018, we have been developing ultra-rechargeable batteries, working closely with CATL, polishing little by little, testing step by step, and finally launching the Kirin 5C battery in 2023. This is not a battery module bought directly, it is deeply developed by Li Auto itself!
So what does this 5C mean? Why don't you use the 4C specifications that CATL gives to other manufacturers? To tell you, Li Auto thinks their battery can reach an amazing 520kw peak power! 102 on the ideal MEGA7 kWh of electricity requires 5C specifications to support. Moreover, the ideal MEGA only takes 12 minutes to replenish 500 kilometers, the peak power duration is super long, and the current is up to 700A+, which exceeds the standard of 4C!
So, how does Li Auto make 5C batteries? The secret has two parts. First of all, Li Auto has developed its own battery cell part, using high-tech technologies such as graphite anode, fast-charging high-conductivity electrolyte, and ultra-low resistance isolation film, so that the lithium ion inside the cell can flow rapidly. Moreover, the internal resistance of their cells is designed to be ultra-low, only 03m , which is 0 more than average5m is much lower, which solves the problem of temperature rise under overcharging, and the temperature of the battery cell is reduced by a full 7 degrees Celsius!
In addition, the partner CATL has not been idle, they have launched the Kirin battery structure, which solves the heat dissipation problem of high-rate batteries by means of double-sided liquid cold plates. In this way, the heat dissipation area is increased by 5 times, and the heat dissipation is more uniform, which is no longer limited to the bottom of the battery.
In addition to these, Li Auto also designed the structure of the entire battery pack by itself, which is super complicated! The battery pack consists of 198 cells, each with a voltage of 433V, a total of 36 cooling plates. The liquid-cooled diverter valve also has fine flow control, and the coolant is also a non-conductive liquid, which is safe and reliable.
Finally, Li Auto also deliberately added a saddle beam structure to ensure safety in the event of a collision. Their BMS system also monitors each cell, and all data collection uses wiring harnesses to ensure that problems are prevented in the first place.
Therefore, Li Auto is very confident in the safety of its 5C battery, and the safety standard given is that under the premise of 50 degrees Celsius high temperature and water cooling system not working, it must also ensure that there is no open flame. It seems that this time the ideal car is really in the technology of a great effort, but there is a pity, that is, there is no rear-wheel steering technology, after all, friends have done it, with the blessing of this technology, the big MPV is more flexible and convenient to drive.
Conclusion About the ideal MEGA, everyone's reaction is also polarized, some friends think that the design of this car is super cool, breaking everyone's view of the traditional MPV, as well as the awesome size, ultra-low wind resistance and luxury configuration, it is simply exciting, **It will be a big sale! But some netizens directly pointed out that although this car is very good, the sales may not be too high, because it does not have an extended range version. Moreover, the design is too alternative, and it is difficult to cater to the aesthetic needs of the mainstream public.
Li Xiang said that MEGA wants to become the sales champion of all passenger cars with more than 500,000 yuan, which sounds so domineering! However, the M9 may not be happy. I heard that the number of reservations for the M9 has exceeded 20,000 units, and it is swishing to **3,000 units every day! If the ideal mega wants to surpass it, in addition to being more sincere, you have to quickly launch an extended range version! Let's wait and see this sales war! (Text: Pacific Motors Ke Kaiwen).