In this in-depth test drive, we rented a brand new ideal L8. Compared to the previous generation, its product positioning has changed significantly, from the original six-seat SUV to the current flagship five-seat SUV. Officials said that the new ideal L8 is not simply changed from six to five seats, but has been redesigned and developed for the big five seat positioning, and the rear seats even use a five link structure. At the same time, this Livis version is also equipped with a full line control chassis, including 800V full active suspension and other technologies. So for this in-depth test drive, let's take a good look at how this ideal L8 Livis is doing! In terms of good-looking design, the new ideal L8 Livis continues the ideal family design language, and the overall shape is the same as the previous generation, but it has been upgraded in terms of perception hardware and lighting interaction. At the top of the front of the car is the Hershey ATL lidar, and underneath is the binocular camera. The iconic through daylight is still retained, but the Livis version has been upgraded from a monochrome light band to a three-color light band: white when driving normally, yellow when performing voice interaction outside the vehicle, blue when using the assisted parking function, and the current state of the vehicle is transmitted to the outside of the vehicle through different colors. Looking further down, the new Ideal L8 uses the same UWB near-field sensing system as the L9, replacing the traditional ultrasonic radar. Compared to the ultrasonic scheme, the UWB does not need to open a hole in the bumper surface, the visual effect is more concise, and there are some advantages in detection distance and response speed. However, from the actual experience, there is still room for optimization of this parking assistance reminder strategy: on the one hand, it is more sensitive, and it will send an alarm in advance when it is far from the obstacle; on the other hand, there is an occasional delay in lifting, and sometimes the alarm will continue for a while after the surrounding pedestrians or vehicles have left for a while. Headlights have also been upgraded, the new L8 is equipped with the same ADB adaptive high light system as the L9, and the illumination brightness is also significantly improved compared to the previous, and we will actually feel its effect in the subsequent night experience. However, when it comes to lighting technology, I personally feel that the ideal has been relatively conservative. Today, some models at the same price point have begun to use pixel-level headlights, and it is ideal that the ADB adaptive high-light function will not be completed until this generation of L8 and L9 flagship models. Coming to the side of the body, the contour of the new ideal L8 is similar to that of the previous ideal L7, especially the rear part, which also adopts a large inclination D-pillar design to make the side lines look slender and smooth. In terms of body size, compared to the ideal L7 and the previous generation L8, its body length and wheelbase have increased, but compared to the new ideal L9, the body size is still more compact and more in line with the positioning of the large five-seat SUV. The Livis version features 285/40 R22 Michelin Pilot Sport 5 tires with exclusive 22-inch crystal gray wheels, which are also exclusive to the Livis version and are not available in the Ultra version. The fender is equipped with a side-view camera and solid-state lidar, which, in addition to serving panoramic imagery and assisted driving, will also be used to monitor the obstacles around the electric door when it opens. However, because the sensor is arranged in the fender position, the detection area on the side of the rear door will be blocked when the front door is opened, so the electric opening of the rear door will only open a small angle at this time; after the current door is closed, the rear door can return to normal opening. Coming to the rear of the car, the more obvious change is the position of the license plate shelf. The previous agent wanted the license plate holder of the L8 to be located in the rear bumper, while the new L8 moved it up to the tailgate to make the visuals of the rear bumper more complete, while also leaving room for the solid-state lidar below. The through-type taillights still continue the ideal family design, and the overall shape has not changed much. A pneumatic diffuser is added below the rear of the car, and a high-light trim strip is used above, which echoes the front of the car and further enriches the sense of layering at the rear.