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Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
C10 REEV
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Across
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
C10 REEV
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
Across
C10 REEV
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
First South African generation of the current Across
First-generation Leapmotor C10 range-extended electric SUV
Facelift History
All-new March 2026 South African launch model; no facelift yet
The C10 REEV launched in South Africa in October 2025 as Leapmotor's first local model.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door compact SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
C-segment family SUV
D-segment family SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1200-1250 kg
1980 kg
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Spec
Across
C10 REEV
Length
4360 mm
4739 mm
Width
1795 mm
1900 mm
Height
1655 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2825 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
333 l
400 l
Kerb Weight
Not Officially Disclosed
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
2425 kg
Payload Capacity
460 kg
445 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
985 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
950 mm
Spec
Across
C10 REEV
Front Track Width
1530 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1535 mm
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Multi-link
Power Steering
Electronic rack-and-pinion
-
Steering Column
Tilt and telescopic adjustment
-
Spec
Across
C10 REEV
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Front and rear; driver one-touch up/down
One-touch with anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Front Qi charger standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Smart powered hands-free tailgate
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
-
Rear Window Defroster
Electric demister
-
12V Accessory Socket
2 x 12V (front and luggage area)
-
AC Type
Automatic
Dual-zone automatic
Heads Up Display
Standard
-
Power Mirrors
Electric folding
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1375 l
Spec
Across
C10 REEV
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid
Range-extender plug-in hybrid powertrain
Engine Code
K15C
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
12V Mild Hybrid
Series Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
74 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
85 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
75.8 kW @ 6000 rpm
158 kW
Maximum Torque
136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
320 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
171 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
8.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
28.4 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
65 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Across
C10 REEV
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
Single-speed electric reduction gear
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Final Drive Ratio
3.683
9.07:1
Number of Gears
6
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Gear Shift Type
Straight-gate automatic selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
2WD front-wheel drive
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
1
Spec
Across
C10 REEV
Claimed Mileage
18.9 km/l
17.0 km/l
City Mileage
15.3 km/l
14.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
22.0 km/l
19.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
50 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Engine auto stop/start system standard
Automatic range-extender generator management
Real-world Mileage
18.9 km/l
17.0 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
CCS2
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC fast charging
Fuel Tank Litres
45
50
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
970
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
19.8 kWh/100 km
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
820 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
900 km
Spec
Across
C10 REEV
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard through ESP
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
2 rear anchor positions
Standard
Brake Assist
DSBS II brake assist
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats only; rear reminder not available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
DSBS II brake assist
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front seats
Yes - front seats
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats only
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard through ESP
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Across
C10 REEV
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Yes
Rear View Camera
Surround-view camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Weaving alert
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Surround-view camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Around View Monitor
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
DSBS II warning
Standard
Surround View Camera
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Prevention
Standard
-
Spec
Across
C10 REEV
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Silicone leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Front
Standard
Ambient Lighting
64-colour LED
Standard
Rear Armrest
Standard with cup holders
-
Cup Holders
4 (2 front, 2 rear)
-
Rear AC Vents
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leatherette
60 40 Split Seat
Standard single-fold rear seat
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric
6-way power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual; no height adjustment
4-way power
Boot Light
Standard
-
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather with copper stitching
Silicone leather
Spec
Across
C10 REEV
Infotainment System
10.1-inch display audio
14.6-inch central touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wired or wireless
Wireless
Android Auto
Wired or wireless
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8-speaker Infinity
12
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch colour TFT information display
10.25-inch
USB Ports
4 Type-C (2 front, 2 rear)
4
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Audio, cruise control and hands-free phone
-
Rear Usb
2 Type-C
-
Audio System
Infinity premium 8-speaker
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2 front Type-C and 2 rear Type-C
-
Infotainment Screen
10.1-inch
14.6-inch
Smartphone Connectivity
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via USB or Wi-Fi
-
Touchscreen
10.1-inch
14.6-inch
Over-the-air Updates
-
Standard
Spec
Across
C10 REEV
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
Standard
Roof Rails
Grey
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
Machined 17-inch
-
Exterior Colour Options
Magma Grey Metallic; Sizzling Red Metallic; Exuberant Blue Pearl Metallic; Arctic White Pearl; Bluish Black Pearl; Mystic Green Pearl; Splendid Silver Pearl Metallic; and GLX two-tone combinations of Splendid Silver, Sizzling Red or Exuberant Blue with a Bluish Black roof
Canopy Grey, Glazed Green, Pearly White, Tundra Grey, Metallic Black
Rear Wiper
Fixed intermittent
-
Led Taillights
Connected rear LED tail lamps
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Front Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
Standard
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Standard
Spec
Across
C10 REEV
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
19.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
24.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
400 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
17.0 deg
Ground Clearance Max
210 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance Min
210 mm
180 mm
Spec
Across
C10 REEV
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
245/45 R20
Wheel Type
Machined 17-inch
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Ventilated disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Tyre repair kit
Parking Brake Type
Electric
-
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch machined alloy
20-inch
Electric Park Brake
Standard
-
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electronic
Spec
Across
C10 REEV
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first
-
Service Plan
4 years / 60,000 km
5 years / 100,000 km
Spec
Across
C10 REEV
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 years
-
Roadside Assistance
5 years
-
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
5 years / 100,000 km
Spec
Across
C10 REEV
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km
7 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Hybrid System Type
12V SHVS mild hybrid with integrated starter generator
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
Across
C10 REEV
Ownership Role
A buyer who values AEB, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise, surround-view parking and cooled front-seat comfort enough to accept a R92,000 premium over GL 6AT.
comfort-focused flagship derivative
Price Zar
464900 ZAR
799900 ZAR
Pricing Role
the safety-and-comfort flagship
comfort-focused flagship derivative
Starting Price
464900
799900
Starting Price Zar
464900
799900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Across and C10 REEV comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Across 34 vs C10 REEV 65.
Efficiency index: Across 76 vs C10 REEV 75.
Safety-equipment index: Across 91 vs C10 REEV 99.
Practicality index: Across 62 vs C10 REEV 59.
Ownership-cover index: Across not separately scored vs C10 REEV not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
C10 REEV leads by 10 points
C10 REEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Across remains close.
Performance
C10 REEV +31
Efficiency
Across +1
Safety
C10 REEV +8
Practicality
Across +3
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
C10 REEV
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
59/100
Across
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
62/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLeapmotor C10 REEV
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 64 pts for Across
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C10 REEV leads. However, Across may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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