2026 Li Auto MEGA Ultra Review

The Li Auto Mega is the Chinese automaker's MPV offering for the Philippines. The Mega name isn't just for show; it currently stands as Li Auto's flagship model worldwide, boasting all manner of tech and luxuries you can name. The size of the Mega is, well, mega as well, spanning 5,350 mm in length, 1,965 mm in width, and 1,850 mm in height, with a wheelbase that's 3,300 mm long.

We've been given the keys to it, and we're taking it out to see if it can hold a candle to other Chinese luxury people movers like the eMAX 9, or even stand shoulder to shoulder with the big names in the market like the Toyota Alphard. Read more to see our take.

Starting with the price, the Li Mega’s name is definitely deserved. Priced at P5,990,000 for the Ultra variant, it commands a significantly higher price than its Chinese rivals like the Denza D9 and the BYD eMAX 9 DM-i. Compared to its Japanese rivals, it's nearly P1,300,000 more than the most expensive Alphard but not as expensive as the more premium Lexus LM. 

That price will certainly raise eyebrows, but, being a flagship MPV, the Li Mega Ultra has some qualities and features that could justify the price. 

First to make its case for the price tag is its powertrain. To shift a car this big, it needs to have mega power, and the Li Auto Mega has that covered. Providing power are dual electric motors with a combined output of 536 hp and 542 Nm of torque, delivered to all four wheels.

Supplying energy to those motors is a 102.7 kWh battery that can get the Mega up to a CLTC-rated range of 710 km. According to Li Auto, the Mega is also capable of charging 500 km of range in just 10 minutes. 

There is a catch, however, as the Mega's charging port is designed for GB/T plugs, not the CCS2 plugs most fast chargers have in the Philippines. We think this issue will be negligible to most Mega owners, though, as a car at this price will most definitely be bought by owners with a garage and their own wall charger. Plus, 710 km of range is enough for daily trips around the city and even longer trips outside the metro.

Despite the Mega’s size it has a drag coefficient of .215, to put that in context, the much smaller BYD Atto 3 crossover has a higher drag coefficient of 0.29. The Mega’s sleek body is a definite head turner, but there’s science to its design.

The front of the Mega features a nose that tapers into a smooth, almost teardrop-shaped face, with the hood sloping gently into the A-pillars rather than meeting them at a hard angle. Flush, hidden door handles pop out on approach, and the beltline carries a single unbroken crease from the front fender all the way to the sliding rear doors. The roofline is where things get properly clever. Rather than the flat-topped, van-like profile you'd expect from something this size, the roof arcs down toward the rear in a fastback-style curve, and the D-pillars kick inward to form what Li Auto calls a "wind blade" — a shape borrowed more from high-speed rail design further contributing to its low drag coefficient.

At the sides, the Mega sports sliding doors while 18-inch wheels with an aero-oriented design further the MPV’s goal of aerodynamic efficiency. Minimum ground clearance is rated at 162 mm but can be raised to 192 mm thanks to air suspension. All in all the Mega is definitely a unique beast on the road, its bullet train-like looks may be robotic and anonymous to some, but the scientific advantages they provide make it intriguing.

Starting at the third row, the Mega's size is immediately obvious in how much room there is back here. Legroom and headroom are plentiful, and so are the amenities — power recline, bottle holders on either side of the cabin, air vents, USB-C charging ports, and a center armrest with cupholders.

The second row is likely where you'll want to spend most of your time. It has two captain's chairs with power adjustability, leg rests, seat ventilation, and individual charging pads. You also get map lights, dedicated air vents, and touchscreen climate controls with USB charging points. There are deployable cup holders by the side of each seat, but they feel rather flimsy compared to everything else in the cabin — not a dealbreaker, but worth noting.

That flimsiness is easy to forgive once you open the Mega's in-car fridge, which is no glorified chiller — it genuinely gets drinks cold. If drinks aren't on the menu, it can also warm up food using its heater function. Is it extra? Yes. Is it welcome? Most definitely.

The second row keeps up that theme of "extra." A hidden screen, controlled entirely by hand gestures via motion sensors, sits ready for rear passengers to interact with — though most of the apps loaded on it are still in Chinese. We're hoping a future update swaps these for apps more familiar to users in our region. Other nice touches include a 12V socket by the footwell for larger appliances and, of course, deployable window sunshades — always welcome on a car with this much glass.

Up front, the driver gets the same plush leather and soft-touch materials, but more importantly, more tech. The centerpiece is Li Auto's AD Max suite, a supervised driver-assist system designed for full-scenario Navigation on Autopilot, meaning it's built to handle city streets as well as highways. It draws on a dense sensor package — roof-mounted LiDAR, millimeter-wave radar, a spread of cameras, and a ring of ultrasonic sensors for close-range detection. In China, where detailed map data is loaded into the car, this lets it essentially drive itself almost anywhere. Here in the Philippines, we're limited to adaptive cruise control — but even scaled back, it's one of the most accurate, versatile, and well-guarded systems we've tested.

The driver's cockpit gets its own dedicated tech, too: a head-up display keeps speed, navigation, and drive mode in your line of sight, and a small secondary screen built into the steering wheel handles quick-glance info like remaining charge and cabin temperature. Speaking of the main display, there are two screens up front worth noting — one for the driver, handling controls, navigation, and vehicle data, and one for the front passenger, which doubles as an entertainment hub. That passenger screen runs into the same issue as the rear unit, though, with most of its apps only available in Chinese. Compounding that, the Mega still lacks Android Auto and Apple CarPlay; Li Auto says a patch is coming, but for now owners will have to do without.

Rounding things out is a built-in PA system that amplifies the driver's voice for rear passengers, along with a cabin-monitoring camera. We're not entirely sure how often either feature will get used, but for a large family or a car full of kids, we imagine they'll earn their keep.

All told, it's a cabin built around the idea that even a seven-seat MPV can feel more like a living room than a shuttle, on that point, Li Auto may have achieved just that.

Aside from being a tech fest inside, the Mega's best traits don't stop at the interior — the way it drives is notable as well.

Being an EV, the Mega delivers its 536 hp and 542 Nm of torque at all times. Despite its size and weight, power delivery is smooth and immediate. Overtaking maneuvers or merging into the main lanes of an expressway is a simple matter of giving it more throttle and letting the electric motors do the work.

Even smoother than the power delivery is the way the Mega rides. The air suspension soaks up ruts and bumps while remaining stable and comfortable. NVH insulation is top-notch: whether in the city or at high speed on the expressway, the cabin of the Mega remains whisper quiet at all times.

Now, while the adaptive cruise control is intuitive and confidence-inspiring, it's not perfect. It's capable of changing lanes with a flick of the indicator, but the Mega sometimes changes lanes on its own — which can be annoying in situations where an exit is fast approaching.

Overall, though, in terms of ride comfort, kit, and performance, the Mega spoils you to the point that traveling in it is supremely comfortable.

The Li Mega presents an exquisite way to travel, though it doesn't come without its drawbacks. The lack of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, the limited app choices for in-car entertainment, an over-eager auto lane-change function, GB/T charging ports, and somewhat flimsy cupholders are all worth noting. But in the grand scheme of things, most of these are drawbacks that can be addressed with a simple software update.

Priced at P5,990,000, the Mega Ultra presents a big ask for a luxury MPV, especially from a brand as new as Li Auto. However, if you're a customer who prefers to be driven rather than to drive, the Mega provides an experience that's unmatched.