IM Motors' roadside parking technology is mind-blowing and showcases an advanced digital chassis
A video clip showing an SAIC IM Motors vehicle pulling into a parking space sideways has caught the attention of online viewers, sparking widespread interest and discussion in China.
A recent video showing an IM Motors car performing a parallel parking maneuver has amazed internet users. The footage shows a woman stepping out of the IM Motors test car, holding a bouquet of flowers. After a gentle nudge to close the car door, the sedan smoothly pulls sideways into the parking space. This smooth sideways movement—with the front and rear wheels pointing in different directions—is achieved through reverse wheel rotation and precise torque control.
The video went viral, and viewers are commenting: “If it hadn’t been filmed from multiple angles, I would have thought it was CGI!” and “Parallel parking just got a lot easier—this is a game-changer.”
The technology behind this innovation is IM Motors’ digital chassis. This advanced system controls the car’s movement along three axes at an angle of six degrees, making it easier for the IM L6 (see specs) to parallel park. This simplifies parallel parking and reduces the required parking space length by 11%, which is especially convenient for novice drivers.
An integral part of these capabilities is the L6 steering system, which turns the rear wheels significantly, enabling a diagonal “crab walk” mode. This system enhances maneuverability, and the tight turning radius of just 4.99 m makes parking in tight spaces easier.
This side-to-side “crab-walk” movement represents a significant leap in automotive technology, offering a new level of convenience and capability. This innovation sets a new standard in intelligent driving technology, revolutionizing the ease of parking in tight spaces and laying the groundwork for future advancements in vehicle maneuverability. The exact model featured in the video has not yet been specified. However, the video highlights the car’s ability to move horizontally—a feature that is expected to become a hallmark of future IM models.
The video went viral, and viewers are commenting: “If it hadn’t been filmed from multiple angles, I would have thought it was CGI!” and “Parallel parking just got a lot easier—this is a game-changer.”
The technology behind this innovation is IM Motors’ digital chassis. This advanced system controls the car’s movement along three axes at an angle of six degrees, making it easier for the IM L6 (see specs) to parallel park. This simplifies parallel parking and reduces the required parking space length by 11%, which is especially convenient for novice drivers.
An integral part of these capabilities is the L6 steering system, which turns the rear wheels significantly, enabling a diagonal “crab walk” mode. This system enhances maneuverability, and the tight turning radius of just 4.99 m makes parking in tight spaces easier.
This side-to-side “crab-walk” movement represents a significant leap in automotive technology, offering a new level of convenience and capability. This innovation sets a new standard in intelligent driving technology, revolutionizing the ease of parking in tight spaces and laying the groundwork for future advancements in vehicle maneuverability. The exact model featured in the video has not yet been specified. However, the video highlights the car’s ability to move horizontally—a feature that is expected to become a hallmark of future IM models.
