Stellantis-backed Leapmotor has launched the new C16 in China. It combines familiar looks with extended or fully-electric powertrains. Starting outside, the model follows in the footsteps of the smaller C10. As a result, it has soft curves, flush-mounted door handles, and LED lighting units. They’re joined by a panoramic glass roof and 20-inch alloy wheels. In terms of size, the crossover measures 4,915 mm long, 1,905 mm wide, and 1,770 mm tall with a wheelbase that spans 2,825 mm. To put those numbers into perspective, the model is 94 mm shorter than the Kia EV9 and has a 274 mm shorter wheelbase.
The interior features a minimalist design
as there isn’t much besides a digital instrument cluster, a ‘floating’
infotainment system, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. That being said, the
six-seater comes nicely equipped with leather, a dual-zone climate control
system, and a 15W wireless smartphone charger. Higher-end variants are more
luxurious and have a tri-zone climate control system as well as heated and
ventilated seats in the first- and second-row. Customers can also get a
21-speaker premium audio system, a 15.6-inch rear entertainment system, and a
Pilot Intelligent Driving Assistance System that uses a lidar sensor.
Motivation is provided by a range-extended
powertrain that consists of a 1.5-liter engine, a 28.4 kWh battery pack, and a
rear-mounted electric motor with 228 hp and 320
Nm of torque. This enables the crossover to accelerate from 0-100
km/h in 8.5 seconds and travel up to 200 km on electricity alone
in the CLTC cycle.
Customers can also get a fully electric
variant, which has a 67.7 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate battery pack. It powers an
upgraded motor producing 288 hp and 360 Nm of
torque. Thanks to the extra oomph, the EV can hit 100 km/h in 6.4
seconds. Drivers can also expect to travel up to 520 km between
charges.
Pricing for the range-extended variant
starts at ¥ 155,800 (US$ 21,439) while the fully-electric model begins at ¥ 161,800
(US$ 22,264).
