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Leapmotor C10 electric SUV enters Malaysian market – 214 hp, 424 km range, from RM149k

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Stellantis Malaysia has officially launched the Leapmotor C10 electric SUV, marking the brand’s entry into the local market.

The C10 is available in a single variant powered by a rear-mounted electric motor. It is offered at an introductory price of RM149,000 until 30 November, after which the retail price will start from RM159,000.

As previously reported, the C10 is a five-seat battery electric SUV measuring 4,739 mm in length, 1,900 mm in width, 1,680 mm in height, and featuring a wheelbase of 2,825 mm.

Standard equipment includes LED “angle-winged” headlamps with daytime running lights, air intakes with an active grille shutter, 20-inch ‘Trident’ wheels, and flush door handles.

In keeping with the minimalist design of the exterior, the C10’s cabin also features a virtually button-free layout. All functions are controlled via a voice command system and a 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment display powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip. However, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are not included.

Additional features include a 10.2-inch instrument panel, a 15W wireless charger, four USB ports (both Type A and Type C), a 12V socket, a panoramic glass roof, ambient lighting, and a 12-speaker audio system equipped with AI sound effects, four concert hall modes, and an 800W amplifier.

According to Leapmotor, the cabin dimensions of the C10 are 1.8 metres in length and 1.2 metres in width. In Camp Mode and Nap Mode, the seats fold flat into a double bed, transforming the interior into a space suitable for various activities.

At the rear, the boot offers 435 litres of space, expanding to 1,410 litres with the rear seats folded flat. This space can be accessed through a powered tailgate with customisable opening height options.

The C10 is propelled by an electric motor located on the rear axle, delivering 214 hp (160 kW) and 320 Nm of torque, enabling it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.5 seconds.

It features a 69.9 kWh LFP battery that offers a range of 424 km based on the WLTP cycle. Besides a 6.6 kW AC charger, the battery supports DC fast charging at a maximum rate of 84 kW, allowing it to replenish power from 30% to 80% in just 30 minutes.

Moreover, this battery pack comes with a Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) feature with an output capacity of 3.3 kW.

In terms of safety, the C10 is equipped with seven airbags and a Level 2 ADAS known as Leap Pilot, which includes the following features:

  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
  • Lane Centering Control (LCC)
  • Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
  • Front Collision Warning (FCW)
  • Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
  • Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
  • Door Opening Warning (DOW)
  • Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK)
  • Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
  • Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
  • Rear Collision Warning (RCW)
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Braking (RCTA + RCTB)
  • Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA)
  • Driver Drowsiness Alert Warning (DDAW)
  • Advanced Driver Distraction Warning (ADDW)

For the Malaysian market, the C10 is offered in four exterior colours: Glazed Green, Pearly White, Canopy Grey, and Tunda Grey. The interior is available in Criollo Brown (available only for Glazed Green) and Midnight Aurora.

It comes with a six-year or 150,000 km warranty, and a 8-year or 160,000 km battery warranty, whichever comes first. Service intervals are fixed at one-year or 20,000 km, whichever comes first.

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Leapmotor C10 previewed in Malaysia ahead of October launch

As previously reported, Stellantis Malaysia, which handles the brands Peugeot, DS, and Citroen, will introduce the Chinese EV brand Leapmotor to the local market.

The first Leapmotor model to be introduced here is the C10, which has been previewed to the Malaysian media earlier today.

The C10 is a five-seater battery electric SUV measuring 4,739 mm in length, 1,900 mm in width and 1,680 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2,825 mm.

As you can see, it features a minimalist design language combined with modern and premium elements, such as horizontal LED light strips at the front and rear, 20-inch wheels, and flush door handles.

The minimalist concept continues inside, where you will find a two-spoke steering wheel, a 10.25-inch digital instrument panel, and a 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip.

However, we were informed that the C10 will not come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which is quite a shame.

Additionally, the unit previewed showcases Oeko-Tex silicone leather upholstery, wireless charging, dual-zone climate control, ambient lighting, seat heating/ventilation, and a panoramic sunroof, to name a few.

On the safety front, the C10 is equipped with Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) featuring 16 functions as well as a 360-degree camera.

Specifications for the powertrain in the local market have yet to be revealed, but for the global market, the C10 is driven by a single electric motor on the rear axle, generating 218 PS.

The motor gets its juice from a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery with a capacity of 69.9 kWh, offering a driving range of up to 420 km based on the WLTP cycle.

Details regarding charging remain unknown, but the Leapmotor global website says that the battery can be charged from 30% to 80% in 30 minutes.

The official launch of the Leapmotor C10 is expected to take place in October. Pricing is still a hush hush, but it should be in the ballpark of its closest rivals such as the BYD Atto 3 and Chery Omoda E5.

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Leapmotor C16 launched in China, boasts a range of up to 1,095 km!

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STELLANTIS-backed Chinese EV manufacturer Leapmotor has launched its latest product, a mid-size SUV known as the C16.

Exterior-wise, the C16 follows in the footsteps of the automaker’s first global model, the C10, with its full-width headlights and tail lamps, and flush door handles.

However, the new model is slightly larger, measuring 4,915 mm in length (+176 mm), 1,905 mm in width (+ 5mm), and 1,770 mm in height (+90 mm). The wheelbase, which measures in at 2,825 mm, is identical to that of the C10.

Inside, the C16 continues the minimalist design seen in the C10. Right in front of the driver is a 10.25-inch instrument panel, while sitting atop the clean dashboard is a 14.6-inch touchscreen powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8925 chip.

Here, the C16 can be distinguished by the 2-2-2 seating configuration. The second row features electrically adjustable captain chairs, which, in addition to having heating and ventilation functions, can recline up to 145 degrees.

Meanwhile, the third-row seats can recline up to 10 degrees and have armrests with a width of 120 mm. Leapmotor claims that the headroom in the final row is 947 mm.

Other niceties include a rear seat entertainment system with a ceiling-mounted 15.6-inch screen, a premium audio system with 21 speakers, dual-zone air conditioning (three zones for higher variants), and a 15W wireless charger.

For safety, the C16 is equipped with the Pilot Intelligent Driving Assistance System, encompassing 30 sensors to achieve level 3 autonomous driving.

Like the C10, the C16 is available in fully electric or range-extender hybrid guises. The EV version is equipped with a 67.7 kWh LFP battery offering a range of up to 520 km.

It also has an electric motor generating 292 PS and 360 Nm, allowing the SUV to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds.

Meanwhile, the range-extender hybrid version features a combination of a 1.5-litre engine, a 28.4 kWh battery pack, and a rear-axle electric motor with 231 PS and 320 Nm. It has a range of up to 200 km on electric power alone or up to 1,095 km with engine assistance.

In China, the C16 is offered in a total of six variants (three for the EV, three more for the range extender) with prices ranging from 155,800 to 185,800 yuan (RM101,067-RM120,528).