I have to say that in recent years, the development of domestic independent car brands is really fast, product innovation is full, the speed of model updates and iterations is getting faster and faster, new technologies, intelligent driving, and the most advanced electronic control technology have been supported and recognized by consumers. Weilai, Xiaopeng, and the ideal out of the circle have made many consumers shine, and BYD also played the slogan of "electricity is lower than oil", and Xiaomi SU7 made consumers drop their jaws with just one model. Now, with the arrival of Leapmotor C16, with its handsome appearance, spacious interior space, rich configuration and ultra-high quality-price ratio, it has launched an impact on the large 6-seat new energy SUV market. The "new benchmark" of pure electric SUVs, with a 6-seat layout, 5290L large space, and a price starting at 155,800 yuan.
From the most intuitive point of view, Leap C16 adopts a similar design language to C10, which is particularly in line with the aesthetics of this era, and it also has the taste of Leap. The shape of the front face is very full and rounded, the front hatch adopts a clamshell-like design, and it is also equipped with a striking and delicate zero sports car logo logo, which is instantly recognizable. The front is equipped with "Angel Wing Guardian Headlights", and the rear is equipped with a unique Star Ring LED light strip, which is equipped with driving assistance lights on both sides of the light strip, which will emit a warm yellow light when static, and when the vehicle is driving, they will be transformed into a refreshing green light effect, and the visual effect after lighting will be more amazing and very technological. The front and rear bumpers are also very cleverly designed, with a snap-in front bumper with symmetrical air deflaves and a large air intake in the middle, while the rear bumper is more neat. The body integrates the mature and heavy feeling of SUV with the business attributes of MPV, not only with the passability of SUV, but also the comfort of MPV, and the visual effect is stretched and atmospheric, especially with the cooperation of purple paint, showing a relatively good fashion atmosphere.
The length, width and height of the C16 are 4915/1905/1770mm, and the wheelbase of the body reaches 2825mm, positioning it as a medium and large SUV. The interior of the car adopts a 2+2+2 six-seat layout, the seats in the car are wrapped in baby bite-grade silicone materials, the second row is a veritable boss seat, comfort like seat ventilation/heating/massage function, the roof is also equipped with a 15.6-inch ceiling screen, and is also equipped with a rear small table, panoramic sunroof with sunshades, 21-speaker premium audio system, Dolby sound, 256-color ambient lighting, and three-zone independent air conditioning. In terms of space performance, Leapmotor C16 has the highest room efficiency of 67.2% in its class, and the trunk volume is 5290L, which is comparable to the ideal L8. In terms of ride utilization, the first two rows of the Leap C16 have been adjusted to the best riding state, and the third row can still seat two adult men, and there is also a large margin for headroom and legroom. The front seats are equipped with a panoramic sunroof that can be opened, and the rear roof is also equipped with a sunroof design to bring plenty of natural light to the interior. At the same time, the quietness of the whole vehicle is very good, and it has completely reached the standard of a million-level luxury car.
The interior also follows the consistent design concept of a new energy SUV, although it is not very stunning, but it is simple and durable, and there is no shortage of configurations. The cabin of the car provides three colors: malt rice, Cabernet orange and Xingyuan purple, and a large area of high-end leather materials is laid out, as well as solid wood decorative panels and silver metal elements are embellished, highlighting the luxurious texture of the vehicle. The center console of Leap C16 continues the family design concept, the overall T-shaped structure is designed to be simple and not lose the sense of science and technology, the most eye-catching is the combination of 14.6-inch central control screen + 10.25-inch LCD instrument + HUD head-up display system, and built-in 8295 chip, which will provide 360-degree panoramic images and natural voice assistant and other functions, and the new car is also equipped with FACE ID face recognition.
In terms of power, the new car provides two kinds of pure electric version and extended range version, the maximum power of the pure electric version of the motor is 215 kilowatts, the maximum torque is 360 Nm, the use of 67.7 kilowatt-hour lithium iron phosphate battery and 800V technology, 30%-80% energy supplement can be completed in 15 minutes, with a cruising range of 520 kilometers; The 1.5-liter engine is used as a range extender for the extended range version, with a maximum electric motor power of 170 kW and a 28.4 kWh battery pack, with a pure electric range of 200 km, a fuel consumption of 5.4L/100 km, and a comprehensive range of 1,095 km. In terms of chassis and suspension, Leap C16 adopts a combination of MacPherson independent suspension and five-link independent suspension, and the rear-wheel drive mode will also have a good handling experience, and it also provides sport, standard/comfort, custom/personalized and other driving mode options, and also supports energy recovery system.
Comments: As a new car brand that follows the new forces, Leapmotor has gained a firm foothold in the market segment through cost-effective methods. Leapmotor C10 and Leapmotor C11 have become the twin stars in the SUV field, bringing more market sales and huge profits to Leapmotor. Now, the arrival of Leapmotor C16 has further enhanced the competitiveness of the Leapmotor family and enriched its product matrix, and also provided a new choice for consumers who have not yet bought a car. Leap C16 has excellent performance in terms of appearance, interior, configuration, comfort and power system, and its guide price is 155,800-185,800 yuan, setting a "new benchmark" for pure electric 6-seater SUVs, and also providing a better and more versatile model for the "waiting party".