Leapmotor is the latest Chinese brand to debut in Singapore, with the launch of its C10 electric SUV.
The glut of Chinese car brands flooding into Singapore continues with the introduction of Leapmotor, which was officially launched on 29 October at an event held at the Mandai Rainforest Resort.
Unlike many of the other Chinese brands though, Leapmotor stands out by being part of an international automotive group, in this case, Stellantis. Appropriately enough, Leapmotor’s local distributor, Cycle & Carriage, also carries two other Stellantis brands in Singapore, in the form of Peugeot and Citroen.
“Our long partnership with Stellantis is built on a shared commitment to innovation, quality and customer satisfaction. With Citroën, Peugeot and now Leapmotor under one roof, Cycle & Carriage is well-positioned to offer customers even greater choice and value,” said Wilfrid Foo, Managing Director, Cycle & Carriage Singapore.
Leapmotor’s first model to be offered here is the C10, a D-segment electric SUV that is eligible for a Cat A COE, thanks to its power output of 100kW/134hp.
The C10’s electric motor also produces 320Nm of torque, enabling it to go from 0-100km/h in 10.7 seconds. The 69.9kWh battery gives the car a claimed WLTP combined driving range of 420km.
Despite its status as a Cat A-eligible electric SUV contender, the Leapmotor C10 is a pretty sizeable car, measuring in at 4,739mm long and 1,680mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,825mm. This makes it significantly larger than many of its other Chinese electric SUV rivals, and is comparable with a Tesla Model Y in its dimensions.
The design of the C10 is fairly clean cut and modern, with the slim headlights and taillight bar giving it a fairly minimalist look that is simple and unfussy.
The interior also takes a similar approach, with the large 14.6-inch central touchscreen taking pride of place on the dashboard, and complemented by the 10.25-inch digital instrument panel.
The C10 does come with a whole host of practical features, such as the front seats that can recline fully flat to create a bed-like resting space. Leapmotor also says that the C10 comes with 26 different storage compartments throughout the interior, including four cupholders and four bottle holders in each door.
There is also a 32-litre frunk to complement the generous 435-litre boot for even more storage space.
Standard equipment on the C10 include a large panoramic sunroof, interior ambient lighting, a 12-speaker audio system, and seats made from a sustainable fabric material called OEKO-Tex Standard 100, which offers a soft, baby-safe surface that’s both durable and easy to clean.
The C10 also comes with Leap Pilot, an advanced driver-assistance system offering 16 active safety features, all supported by 12 high-precision sensors.
Given its Cat A status, the Leapmotor is unsurprisingly priced very competitively, at $187,999 with COE. With its combination of generous space and impressive features, the Leapmotor C10 looks set to make a strong challenge in the crowded electric SUV space here in Singapore.
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