Leapmotor C10: more range and power, always at competitive prices

Leapmotor demonstrates its commitment to continuously improving its vehicles with a new update to its C10 SUV. However, it still does not benefit from all the changes introduced in China at the beginning of summer...

Leapmotor’s booth will be well stocked at the Paris auto show. Potential customers will mainly be able to see there the compact SUV B03X as well as the city car B03. But the oldest model in its lineup is not forgotten either. The C10 remains updated with a series of improvements. It particularly benefits from new batteries for extended range and optimized charging. On the other hand, its design remains unchanged.

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The evolution of the Leapmotor C10 for the French market is primarily technical and affects almost all aspects:

improvements to driving assistance systems through better calibration or the addition of new functions

the LeapOS 4.0 Plus infotainment system on a 14.6-inch screen, which is more responsive and intuitive

wireless integration of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

a new voice assistant along with search capabilities connected to ChatGPT

But the most significant innovation lies under the chassis. The C10 now features a new 81.9 kWh battery at 800 volts, already available in some markets. Range has increased to 519 km, nearly 100 km more than the current model. This is accompanied by improved performance, as the engine’s power rises from 170 to 220 kW.

A new four-wheel-drive version is also available, featuring the same battery, a total power output of 420 kW, and a range of 479 km. The price ranges from 39,550 € for the rear-wheel-drive model to 41,550 € for the four-wheel-drive version, both available only in the high-end Design trim.

The range extender version also benefits from various updates to the driving assistance systems or infotainment features. However, there are no mechanical changes to note. It retains its 162 kW engine and an electric range of 145 km. To compensate, it comes with a trunk capacity that increases by 10%, going from 400 to 440 liters. The range extender version is also available in the Life trim at 34,380 €, while the Design trim costs 35,880 €.

Strangely, the C10 does not benefit from the stylistic updates introduced in June in the Chinese market, which featured a new front end and a new dashboard. The only aesthetic change is the continuous light strip now located at the front on the Design version.