Hello everyone, I am the director of the First Zhidian Research Laboratory.
On June 28, Leapmotor's first medium and large SUV, the Leapmotor C16, was officially launched, with a total of six models in two versions, pure electric and extended range, with a price range of 155,800 yuan to 185,800 yuan, demonstrating its high cost performance.
Allowing customers to enjoy higher configuration and better quality under the same budget is what every car company is looking forward to.
For a long time, the 6-seater SUV market has been shrouded in high prices, whether in the field of fuel or pure electric vehicles, the price is high and sometimes there is a risk of price increases; On the other hand, in the range of less than 200,000, it is difficult to find a cost-effective product that truly meets the expectations of consumers. Leapmotor C16 has opened up a new path between high price and low configuration, filling such a "market gap".
The SUV on sale by Leapmotor, including the C16, has three models -
C10, 128,800-168,800 yuan;
C11, 148,800-205,800 yuan;
C16, 155,800-185,800 yuan.
Leapmotor's SUV product line, including the C10, C11 and the newly launched C16, are all cleverly arranged in the price range of 15 to 200,000 yuan. The reason why this price band has become the strategic focus of Leapmotor is that the market demand in this range is the strongest, and the competition seems to be fierce, but in fact, the user needs are diversified, and it is difficult for a single model to meet all the needs.
Leapmotor is indeed a price butcher, once again lowering the price floor of the "Ideal L8" to a new level. So, what is the actual performance of this model, which is known as "a more ideal home for young people"?
1. Redefining "big"
In the 6-seater SUV market, space is a core element of consumer concern.
With its remarkable body size - 4915mm long, 1905mm wide, 1770mm high, and 2825mm wheelbase, Leapmotor C16 stands out from similar models and highlights its space advantage. Officially, it is positioned as a mid-to-large SUV, similar to the positioning of the ideal L8.
The space design of the C16 is not only due to its size advantage, but also to its excellent space utilization.
The model incorporates the "MPSUV" design concept, which combines the space advantages of an MPV with the body form of an SUV, achieving the highest space utilization rate of 67.2% in its class. This means that the C16 offers more usable space for passengers with the same body size.
For example, when the third row of seats is folded down, the trunk volume can reach 1022L, surpassing the ideal L8 and easily accommodating the whole family's travel gear. At the same time, the hidden storage compartment design of the trunk also reflects its thoughtfulness and thoughtfulness.
In terms of riding experience, the second row of the C16 is extraordinarily spacious, with more than enough legroom and headroom, and extremely comfortable seats. Even the third-row seats are not comparable to the "small benches" that are common in the market, and adults can enjoy a comfortable experience on short rides.
2. Say goodbye to endurance anxiety
With its full-range 800V high-voltage silicon carbide fast charging platform, the Leapmotor C16 pure electric model has maximized the charging power and reached a significant level of 180kW. This technological breakthrough allows the battery to be charged from 30% to 80% in just 15 minutes, which doubles the charging speed compared to traditional medium-voltage platforms, greatly alleviating users' battery life anxiety.
In terms of power, the C16 pure electric model also performs well. It is equipped with a 3-in-1 electric drive system with a power of 215 kW and a torque of 360 Nm. This allows the C16 to accelerate to 100 km/h in just 6.37 seconds, demonstrating excellent acceleration performance.
At the same time, the overall drive efficiency of the whole vehicle has reached an astonishing 92%, reflecting its high efficiency in energy use. The motor's 360-degree intelligent oil cooling technology further ensures its long-term stability, and even after driving more than 600,000 kilometers, the efficiency will not be attenuated, providing users with a long-lasting and reliable driving experience.
As a mid-to-large 6-seater SUV, the C16 also excels in terms of energy consumption. Its power consumption per 100 kilometers is only 14.8 kWh, which is even better than some mid-size 5-seater SUVs.
In addition, the power system of the C16 is combined with the intelligent software of the whole vehicle, which can deeply learn the driving habits of users and continuously optimize the software strategy, so that the vehicle is better and easier to use during use.
For the extended-range version, the all-electric range is 200 km (CLTC), while the combined range reaches 1095 km (CLTC), providing users with more flexible travel options. Equipped with a new generation of high-efficiency range extenders, urban commuting can be electric drive, long-distance travel can be fuel-driven, CLTC 100 kilometers low charge fuel consumption is only 5.4L, further reducing the user's travel cost.
3. Leading smart mobility
In the tide of intelligent development of automobiles, Leapmotor C16 demonstrates its full sincerity in science and technology with its excellent intelligent configuration. The new car is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 cockpit chip, which has strong performance, can smoothly run various in-vehicle applications, and supports cutting-edge functions such as multi-screen interaction and face recognition, bringing unprecedented intelligent experience to drivers and passengers.
The Leapmotor OS 4.0 intelligent cockpit system is equipped to fully demonstrate the technological strength of the Leapmotor C16. This system adopts a new UI design, the operation logic is clear and clear, and the functions are rich and practical. In the actual experience, the response speed of the car machine system is extremely fast and the operation is smooth, so that every driver and passenger can deeply feel the charm of science and technology.
In terms of intelligent driving assistance, Leapmotor C16 also performs well. It is equipped with 28 high-precision perception hardware, including lidar, ultrasonic radar, millimeter-wave radar, surround view camera, blind spot camera and high-definition camera, etc., the blessing of these hardware makes Leapmotor C16 have strong strength in intelligent driving assistance.
In particular, the intelligent driving version of the model is also equipped with the NVIDIA Orin-X chip, with a computing power of up to 284 TOPS, and with the accurate perception of lidar, it can realize high-speed and urban expressway pilot assisted driving and urban navigation assisted driving, making intelligent driving more convenient and safe.
Although I was unable to personally experience the intelligent driving assistance function of the Leapmotor C16, from the perspective of its excellent hardware configuration, the intelligent driving assistance ability of this model is undoubtedly worth looking forward to.
4. All-round security protection
With its unique ring-shaped cage integrated body design, the Leapmotor C16 demonstrates excellent craftsmanship and structural strength. This ingenious design integrates four circular path structures, 9 horizontal and 3 longitudinal beam floors, advanced CTC2.0 battery chassis integrated skeleton structure design, and sturdy full-frame subframe, which together create a class-leading torsional rigidity of 38396N·m/°, providing a rock-solid safety guarantee for drivers and passengers.
In terms of body structure, Leapmotor C16 has made great efforts, and 75% of the high-strength steel and aluminum hybrid materials are applied, making the body both light and tough. In particular, the key stressed parts, such as A, B pillars, roof side beams, door panel stiffeners, etc., are made of nuclear submarine-grade hot-stamping steel with a maximum strength of 2000Mpa, accounting for as much as 16%, and its solidity surpasses that of many luxury brands.
In addition, the 1500Mpa hot-stamped steel ring integrated reinforcement beam design on the rear floor and the steel plate reinforcement design of the three-row seat backrest further improve the safety performance of the vehicle.
Six airbags are standard throughout the car, and cross-side curtains provide full head protection for passengers in rows 1 to 3. At the same time, its braking performance is also first-class, 100-0km/h braking distance reaches an astonishing 35.4m, the smaller the braking distance, the more guaranteed life safety.
In addition to excellent safety performance, Leapmotor C16 also pays attention to the health and comfort of the interior environment. The seats are certified by OEKO-TEX®STANDARD 100, and the materials are safe, non-toxic, stain-resistant and wear-resistant, so that every passenger can enjoy a comfortable and secure driving experience.
5. Enjoy comfort
The Leapmotor C16 not only wins favor with its spaciousness, but also shows extraordinary strength in terms of comfort. Seat comfort is an important criterion to measure comfort, and the Leapmotor C16 adopts a zero-gravity ergonomic design, with excellent wrapping and support, allowing passengers to feel all-round comfort and support.
The seat material is made of baby-grade silicone, which is soft and comfortable to the touch and skin-friendly. This material not only enhances the tactile delicacy, but also further enhances the comfort and health of the ride.
In terms of NVH, the Leapmotor C16 uses 5 all-round acoustic glasses and is designed with up to 43 acoustic packages to effectively isolate external noise. The interior of the car is extremely quiet, and even at high speeds, wind and road noise are kept to a very low level, providing a quiet riding environment for passengers.
In addition, the Leapmotor C16 is also equipped with three-zone independent air conditioning, rear privacy glass, panoramic sunroof and other comfort configurations. These features not only enhance ride comfort, but also create a warm and private space for passengers. Leapmotor C16 interprets a new realm of comfort with details, allowing every passenger to enjoy a pleasant travel experience.
6. Transcendent dignity
In the 200,000-level models, the word "luxury" is often difficult to reflect. However, the Leap C16 breaks this stereotype with extraordinary strength. It pours out the ingenuity of the interior materials and equipment to bring users a luxury experience that surpasses its peers.
The interior design of Leapmotor C16 is ingenious, and a large area is wrapped with soft materials, which has a delicate touch and outstanding texture. The 10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster and the 14.6-inch large central control screen on the center console are full of science and technology and smooth operation.
In addition, Leapmotor C16 is also equipped with high-tech configurations such as a full LCD instrument panel, electronic gear lever, and wireless charging panel, which further enhances the sense of technology and grade in the car. In particular, it is worth mentioning that its optional 21-speaker 7.1.4-channel Dolby Atmos sound system, which is rare in its class, brings an unprecedented audio experience to drivers and passengers.
Leapmotor C16 interprets the true meaning of luxury enjoyment at a price of 200,000 yuan, allowing every driver and passenger to feel extraordinary dignity and comfort. This is not only a car, but also a life attitude and the pursuit of quality.
The head of the room concluded
With its sober strategic vision, Leapmotor clearly focuses on the market range of less than 200,000 yuan, showing firm determination. Its market strategy is not a simple "backstab", but to achieve corresponding market increments by laying out models with obvious functional differences and crowd divisions within the same price range.
In the new energy SUV market, less than 200,000 yuan is not only the most competitive segment, but also the largest demand segment. As a cost-effective benchmark for a large 6-seater new energy SUV within 200,000 yuan, Leapmotor C16 has successfully attracted the attention of a large number of consumers with its excellent product strength and pragmatic price strategy.
As the first brand to start calmly opening the book with cost pricing, Leapmotor has maintained a stable performance in pricing, which is a manifestation of long-termism. When other brands gave up their premiums, sticking to the cost line or even pricing below the cost line, Leaprun gave up its illusions from the beginning and focused on fighting the war well and competing for market share steadily.
Among the long-distance runners in the automotive industry, few can win with one move. With its sober strategic vision and pragmatic values, Leapmotor is leading the development direction of the company, and constantly bringing more cost-effective products and services to consumers.