Leapmotor, a Chinese manufacturer partially owned by Jeep and Fiat parent Stellantis, is ready to launch its first model in Australia after it was officially approved on the market locally.
Often called the C10, Leapmotor’s first Australian vehicle will probably be a five-seat electric SUV to rival the Tesla Model Y.
Stellantis Australia has told CarExpert that the C10 will arrive in dealerships this November.
The mid-sized C10 is confirmed to provide 160kW in Australia, 10kW lower than its Chinese home market output.
It measures 4.7 metres long, 1.9m tall and 1.7m high, with a tare weight of 1995kg.
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The model approved on the market comes standard with disc brakes front and rear, and the selection of 18- or 20-inch alloy wheels. It sits on Macpherson strut front suspension with multi-link rear suspension.
Braked towing capability is quoted at 1500kg.
While we don’t have any further details on local specifications at this stage, overseas specs hint at what the C10 may offer.
In China, the C10 has claimed driving ranges of 410km or 530km on the lenient CLTC test cycle from 52.9kWh or 69.9kWh LFP battery packs.
China market models feature a rear-mounted electric motor, able to accelerating the C10 from 0-100km/h in 7.3 seconds.
Prices range from 128,800 to 168,800 yuan in Leapmotor’s home market, corresponding to about $27,000 to $35,000, nonetheless it’ll likely land here with a better price tag because of the fee of importation.
Leapmotor International is a three way partnership between Dutch conglomerate Stellantis, which has a 51 per cent stake, and the Chinese arm of Leapmotor, which has the remaining 49 per cent.
Along with the C10, Leapmotor plans to bring the T03 city automotive to Australia as a part of its international expansion.
This Article First Appeared At www.carexpert.com.au
