Editor's Introduction: Even though the cost performance of the Leap C16 is unmatched, if the third row of seats is just what you need, then you need to consider carefully.
Following the ideal, a large number of new energy medium and large SUVs have emerged on the market, but to add a "three-row six-seater" qualifier in front, then there are not many models to choose from, and if this range is narrowed down to less than 200,000 yuan, the Leap C16 that has just been listed is the only solution.
Leap is known as a price butcher, and it is sometimes more aggressive than BYD. As the latest product of Leapmotor, the Leapmotor C16, which is positioned as a medium and large SUV, continues to continue this feature, and the price of 155,800-185,800 yuan even makes people feel a little unreal, so is this car really worth the price?
The appearance of the Leapmotor C16 is on par with the C10, with a closed front face and a slender through-light strip, and this latest family-style design is significantly more avant-garde. The square silhouette of the side conforms to the visual effect of the medium and large SUV, but it is worth mentioning that all the Leap C16 series are equipped with 20-inch wheels, and 21-inch wheels need to be optional.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of Leap C16 are 4915/1905/1770mm, which barely reaches the threshold of medium and large SUVs, but the wheelbase of this car is only 2825mm, which is consistent with its own lower level Leap C10, and is even inferior to many medium-sized SUVs, which will inevitably have an impact on the interior space, and this also leads to the side proportions of Leap C16 are somewhat out of balance.
Entering the car, the overall layout of Leapmotor C16 and C10 also maintain a high degree of similarity, equipped with a 14.6-inch central control screen and a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument, and built-in 8295 chip, the car machine system and intelligence are still the advantages of Leapmotor C16. In terms of assisted driving, Leapmotor C16 is equipped with OrinX chip + lidar, which can realize functions such as NAC navigation assistance cruise control and NAP high-speed intelligent navigation assistance. However, the wireless charging of the front row mobile phone of Leap C16 is only 15W, which is a significant gap compared with the current 50W/60W mainstream of new forces.
Leapmotor C16 adopts a 2+2+2 seat layout, the second row adopts independent seats and provides a rear small table, in terms of configuration, the second row and the front seats are the same, both are equipped with seat heating and ventilation functions, and there are also front and rear soundproof glass and rear privacy glass, which can create a more comfortable atmosphere for rear passengers. It should be noted that the 15.6-inch rear entertainment screen and 21-speaker Dolby Atmos sound mentioned at the press conference are optional for all models.
In terms of power, the Leapmotor C16 is equipped with a 1.5L four-cylinder extended range engine, a rear-mounted single motor, a maximum power of 170kW, and a 28.4-degree lithium iron phosphate battery, with a pure electric range of 200km and a CLTC comprehensive range of 1095km. The all-electric version is also equipped with a rear-mounted single motor with a maximum power of 215kW, 800V technology, a CLTC range of 520km, and a charge of 50% in 15 minutes. However, in the chassis structure part, the Leap C16 still adopts the front MacPherson + rear multi-link suspension form, for a vehicle weight of more than 2 tons, the performance in shock filtration can not be too high.
Leap C16 is obviously a pursuit of the ultimate cost-effective model, if your budget is only a hundred thousand, often have 6 people to ride the demand, and you must buy an SUV without considering MPV at all, then Leap C16 is indeed the only choice at this price, and it is also quite good in terms of intelligence. However, it should be noted that the third-row seat riding experience of the three-row SUV model is relatively average, and there is a big gap with MPV models such as the Honda Odyssey at the same price, not to mention that the wheelbase of the zero-run C16 is only 2825mm, so the third-row space can only be used for emergencies, or suitable for children with short stature.