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Foton Asambe Taxi vs Leapmotor C10 REEV: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Asambe Taxi starts ZAR 320,000 cheaperAsambe Taxi from ZAR 439,900 · C10 REEV from ZAR 759,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Asambe Taxi
C10 REEV
Maximum Power
Asambe Taxi100 kW
C10 REEV158 kW
Maximum Torque
Asambe Taxi200 Nm
C10 REEV320 Nm
Engine Size
Asambe Taxi2400 cc
C10 REEV1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Asambe TaxiNot Officially Disclosed
C10 REEV17.0 km/l
Ground Clearance
Asambe TaxiNot Officially Disclosed
C10 REEV180 mm
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Foton Asambe Taxi
2.4i Petrol (16 Seater)
Hagalu editorial rating
3.9/5★★★★★★★★★★
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Asambe Taxi
C10 REEV
Model Introduced Year
2024
2025
Generation
High-roof, long-wheelbase 16-seat View-based minibus measuring 5,390 mm long.
First-generation Leapmotor C10 range-extended electric SUV
Facelift History
Current South African Asambe Taxi range, with no separate facelift identified.
The C10 REEV launched in South Africa in October 2025 as Leapmotor's first local model.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Minibus
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
16-seat taxi
D-segment family SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger commercial vehicle
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1980 kg
Spec
Asambe Taxi
C10 REEV
Length
5390 mm
4739 mm
Width
1920 mm
1900 mm
Height
2285 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
3110 mm
2825 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
400 l
Kerb Weight
Not Officially Disclosed
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
2425 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
445 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
16 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
5 rows
2 rows
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Asambe Taxi
C10 REEV
Engine
2.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Range-extender plug-in hybrid powertrain
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Series Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2400 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
100 kW
158 kW
Maximum Torque
200 Nm
320 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
RWD
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
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 Applicable
28.4 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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 Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Asambe Taxi
C10 REEV
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
Single-speed electric reduction gear
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
9.07:1
Number of Gears
5
1
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain
Not Officially Disclosed
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
5
1
Spec
Asambe Taxi
C10 REEV
Claimed Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
17.0 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
14.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
19.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
50 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic range-extender generator management
Real-world Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
17.0 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
CCS2
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
AC and DC fast charging
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Officially Disclosed
50
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
970
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
19.8 kWh/100 km
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
820 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
900 km
Spec
Asambe Taxi
C10 REEV
Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
7
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes - front seats
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
No
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Asambe Taxi
C10 REEV
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear View Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spec
Asambe Taxi
C10 REEV
Seat Material
Fabric
Silicone leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leatherette
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
6-way power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
4-way power
Seat Trim
Fabric
Silicone leather
Spec
Asambe Taxi
C10 REEV
Climate Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
One-touch with anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AC Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Dual-zone automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1375 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Asambe Taxi
C10 REEV
Infotainment System
Not Officially Disclosed
14.6-inch central touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Number of Speakers
2
12
Digital Instrument Cluster
3.5-inch colour instrument cluster
10.25-inch
USB Ports
1 driver USB port
4
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
14.6-inch
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
14.6-inch
Over-the-air Updates
-
Standard
Spec
Asambe Taxi
C10 REEV
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Canopy Grey, Glazed Green, Pearly White, Tundra Grey, Metallic Black
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spec
Asambe Taxi
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 Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
17.0 deg
Ground Clearance Max
-
180 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
180 mm
Spec
Asambe Taxi
C10 REEV
Tyre Size
195R15C
245/45 R20
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Ventilated disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel spare wheel
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch wheels
20-inch
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic
Spec
Asambe Taxi
C10 REEV
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-link
Spec
Asambe Taxi
C10 REEV
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
7 g/km
Spec
Asambe Taxi
C10 REEV
Service Plan
Service plans available
5 years / 100,000 km
Spec
Asambe Taxi
C10 REEV
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
comfort-focused flagship derivative
Price Zar
439900 ZAR
799900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
comfort-focused flagship derivative
Starting Price
439900
799900
Starting Price Zar
439900
799900
Spec
Asambe Taxi
C10 REEV
Warranty
2 years / 200,000 km
5 years / 100,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
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