- Many of the L80’s key design elements will take inspiration from the L60 SUV.
- Technical details about the new model have yet to be confirmed by Nio or Onvo.
- Onvo is tipped to unveil the new model this quarter before launching it in May.
It hasn’t been long since Nio debuted the L60, the first electric vehicle from its new Onvo sub-brand, and already, it’s working on its next move. The L80, which is expected to go head-to-head with popular compact crossover rivals like the Tesla Model Y, is in the works, and a fresh batch of renderings gives us a glimpse of what to expect.
A single spy shot of the L80 has been circling throughout the Chinese media in recent weeks. It shows a heavily-disguised prototype wrapped in black body cladding. While the camouflage does a good job of hiding the intricacies of the SUV’s design, it cannot hide the fact that the L80 is much larger than the L60 it’ll be sold alongside. Indeed, whereas the L60 is a strict five-seater, the L80 will have three rows and be sold as either a six-seater or a seven-seater.
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These renderings from Sugar Design show how it may look. Like the L60, it could come standard with split headlights that include separate LED daytime running lights running along the line of the hood, whereas the main headlamps are located further down. Given the L80 has three rows, it’s no surprise the roof sits more upright than the L60 and stretches further back, increasing interior space.
The rear of the L80 shares a strong resemblance to the L60, with curvy LED taillights and a glossy black lower bumper. While not a complete overhaul, these details suggest a familiar yet refined look, staying true to the Onvo design language.
As of now, technical details on the L80 remain scarce. However, CarNewsChina reports that Nio plans to unveil it before the end of Q1, meaning we might finally get a full look at the vehicle in just a few weeks. If all goes as planned, the L80 could be launched in China as early as May.