Video Summary
Here are the key points and findings from the Leapmotor C10 review:- The C10 will launch in Australia toward the end of this year.
- The estimated price is between about $45,000 and $50,000.
- The exterior styling has a good, fluid design, avoiding unnecessary styling cues.
- Pricing is strong given the features.
- Standard specifications include a claimed range of 424km on the combined cycle.
- 210km range can be added in 30 minutes of charging.
- Initial version is 400V capable, but an 800V version will be coming soon.
- First impressions of the interior are quite good and very Tesla-like, with some minor electrical gremlins during testing.
- The C10 does not have Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
- Expect rolling software updates to fix glitches.
- Driver comfort and visibility are good.
- A driver's display presents a digital speedometer and other info.
- There’s a large glass roof with a proper sunshade.
- The second row is quite spacious.
- A single electric motor, located on the rear axle, makes 160kW and 320Nm.
- Driving assistants can be intrusive.
- The drive experience is pretty good with steering, braking, and cornering abilities.
- The ride and handling tune has been done in Italy.
- The aim wasn't to be quick, but family-friendly.
- It does not feel particularly fast.
- The C10 has a 69.9kWh battery pack that is a lithium iron phosphate unit and a cell-to-chassis technology which gives it more flexibility for packaging the battery into the chassis.
- There’s an 8-year warranty on the battery and 7 years on the vehicle.
- A BYD Atto 3 and a Tesla Model Y are competitors to the vehicle.
