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LEAPMOTOR C10 REEV: A QUIET

DISRUPTOR WITH A MIND OF ITS OWN

By Grant Adlam no fewer than 26 storage spaces
dotted throughout the cabin.
I in the competitive heart of
recently had the pleasure of
Pricing places the C10 firmly
spending time behind the
wheel of the Leapmotor C10
REEV, a premium range extender the family SUV segment. The
Style model starts at R759,900,
electric family SUV that quietly while the Design model comes
arrived on South African roads in at R799,900. The Design
in late 2025. Quietly in launch trim adds desirable extras such
terms perhaps, but not quietly as 20 inch wheels, heated and
in presence. This is a vehicle that ventilated front seats, a heated
announces itself not with noise or steering wheel, a panoramic
aggression, but with confidence, sunroof and a power operated
comfort and curiosity. tailgate.
The first thing that strikes you Importantly, the vehicle is
when you drive the C10 is just sold and serviced through the
how refined it feels. The electric established Stellantis dealer
motor creates a calm driving network, which should give
experience that immediately sets it, and once you do, it becomes touchscreen, and physical buttons confident performance, with a buyers added peace of mind.
the tone. In traffic, on the open are almost entirely absent. The 0 to 100 km per hour sprint in Stellantis, the parent company
road, or pulling into a parking non-negotiable. displays are visually impressive, a respectable 8.5 seconds. The of brands such as Jeep and
bay, the absence of traditional What also became clear very giving the interior an uncluttered 1.5 litre petrol engine does not Peugeot, partnered with
engine noise makes you realise quickly is that the Leapmotor feel. That said, I quickly learnt drive the wheels at all, instead Leapmotor to bring this vehicle
how far electric mobility has C10 is a conversation starter. that this is a car that likes to acting as a generator to charge to market, and that global
come. Pair that with a plush ride Wherever I went, the car attracted think for itself. With so many the battery. This setup offers backing shows.
and well sorted suspension, and attention. From the golf club functions controlled digitally, around 145 km of pure electric
you have a car that feels genuinely in Umkomaas to the gym, and the C10 sometimes feels like it driving from its 28.4 kWh The Leapmotor C10 REEV has
relaxing to drive. even at Durban Country Club, it has a mind of its own, adjusting battery, while the total combined already been recognised as a semi-
was not long before people were systems and prompts in ways that range stretches to an impressive finalist in the 2026 South African
In Durban’s heat, however, asking questions. What is it? Is remind you this is a very smart 970 km. For local conditions, Car of the Year competition, and
comfort is not just about silence it electric? Who makes it? The vehicle, perhaps even smarter where charging infrastructure is after driving it, the nomination
and ride quality. It is about design has a clean, modern appeal than you expect at first. improving but still uneven, this makes sense. It is comfortable,
temperature. This is where the that stands out without trying too is a compelling solution. intelligent, distinctive and
C10 scored some serious bonus hard, and the novelty of a new Under the skin, the Leapmotor extremely well thought out for
points for me. The ventilated brand on the local market only C10 REEV makes a strong case Charging is also well catered local driving realities. This is not
front seats, with their cooling adds to the intrigue. for range extender technology for, with support for 65 kW DC just another new SUV. It feels
fan function, were a gift during in South Africa. Powered by a fast charging, allowing a 30 to like a glimpse into where family
humid summer days. It is one Inside, the cabin continues this 158 kW rear wheel drive electric 80 percent top up in around motoring is heading. 
of those features you do not minimalist theme. The dashboard motor producing 320 Nm of thirty minutes. Practicality has
think you need until you have is dominated by a large 14.6 inch torque, it delivers smooth and clearly been a priority too, with www.leapmotor.net/za

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