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STIHL unveils next-generation iMOW lineup, including the iMOW 6 EVO
STIHL unveiled a next-generation iMOW lineup in September 2022, adding the iMOW 6 EVO for lawns up to 3,000 square meters.
Full assessment
AutonomyL2 capabilities introducedReadinessCommercial launch path openedScorePre-release; not yet scoredThe EVO tier introduces a three-blade Disc-Cut system and app-based control, STIHL's first major mower refresh since the earlier RMI series. STIHL targeted an early 2023 launch; final pricing and connectivity details remained unconfirmed at announcement.
Impact on autonomy
- New Disc-Cut system uses three free-swinging blades for the cutting pattern
- Ultrasonic obstacle sensors redirect the mower automatically on contact, per STIHL
- Mulching function returns clippings as fertilizer instead of collecting them
Impact on readiness
- App-based control introduced for cutting height and mowing schedule adjustments
- STIHL targeted an early 2023 commercial launch across three lawn-size tiers
- Pricing and connectivity specifications remained undisclosed at the September 2022 announcement
Claim check3 claims reviewed
STIHL said the new iMOW generation, including the iMOW 6 EVO, would launch in early 2023.STIHL's own follow-up disclosures in February and March 2023 confirmed a spring 2023 market launch, several weeks later than the initial timeline, per Notebookcheck.STIHL described smart home integration as part of the new generation at the September 2022 announcement.The announcement said integration was merely planned, without naming Alexa, Google Home, or any supported platform, per Notebookcheck's coverage of the reveal.STIHL presented the three-blade Disc-Cut mowing system as delivering a precise cut for lawns up to 3,000 square meters.Independent reviews of the cutting system's real-world performance did not appear until after the mowers reached dealers in 2023.Bottom lineThe September 2022 reveal set out the iMOW 6 EVO's hardware and size class; pricing, connectivity, and independent performance verification followed only after the product neared its actual dealer launch.
Technical notes4 sections
- New Generation Overview
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STIHL revealed a next-generation iMOW lineup in September 2022, expanding the robotic mower range to six models across three lawn-size tiers: iMOW 5 (up to 1,500 square meters), iMOW 6 (up to 3,000 square meters), and iMOW 7 (up to 5,000 square meters), each offered in a standard and a higher-speed EVO variant. The iMOW 6 EVO sits in the mid-size tier.
- Cutting System
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All models use a Disc-Cut mowing system with three free-swinging blades that alternate rotation direction to extend blade life. Clippings are mulched and returned to the lawn rather than collected.
- Sensors and Control
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Ultrasonic sensors detect obstacles and redirect the mower on contact. STIHL said the lineup would support app-based control over Bluetooth and WiFi, with smart home integration described as planned but not yet detailed by platform.
- Launch Timing
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STIHL targeted an early 2023 commercial launch at the September 2022 announcement. Final pricing and cellular connectivity details for the EVO tier were not disclosed until follow-up announcements in early 2023.