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Leapmotor B03X vs Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile: the short answer
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Specification
B03X
Hiace Ses'fikile
Maximum Power
B03X-
Hiace Ses'fikile75 kW
Maximum Torque
B03X-
Hiace Ses'fikile260 Nm
Engine Size
B03X-
Hiace Ses'fikile2494 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
B03X-
Hiace Ses'fikile11 km/l
Ground Clearance
B03X-
Hiace Ses'fikile175 mm
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Spec
B03X
Hiace Ses'fikile
Generation
Upcoming first South African-market Leapmotor B03X electric compact SUV; final local derivative matrix pending
H300 platform – purpose-built SA taxi configuration
Body Style
SUV
Van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
upcoming
active
Segment
Compact electric SUV
Van
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Van
Model Introduced Year
-
2019
Facelift History
-
Current generation launched 2019 with improved safety features
Facelift Launched Since
-
2019
Facelift Version Ending
-
Current
Color Note
-
White
Dealer Stock Note
-
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
2080 kg
Spec
B03X
Hiace Ses'fikile
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Engine
-
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
-
Market-specific engine family
Hybrid System
-
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
-
2494 cc
Cylinders
-
4
Cylinder Layout
-
Inline
Valves
-
16
Valves per Cylinder
-
4
Aspiration
-
Turbocharged
Fuel System
-
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
-
10.5:1
Bore
-
82.0 mm
Stroke
-
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
-
75 kW
Maximum Torque
-
260 Nm
Combined Power
-
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
-
Not Applicable
Motor Type
-
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
-
Not Applicable
Motor Location
-
Not Applicable
Drive Type
-
RWD
Transmission
-
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
-
150 km/h
0-100 km/h
-
18.0 sec
Quarter Mile
-
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
-
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
-
No
Rev Limiter
-
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
-
36.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
-
125 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Battery Type
-
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
-
Not Applicable
Electric Range
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
-
Not Applicable
Spec
B03X
Hiace Ses'fikile
Ownership Role
Upcoming South African electric passenger vehicle
Base
Pricing Role
Announced price not publicly listed
Current listed price
Price Zar
-
549300 ZAR
Starting Price
-
549300
Starting Price Zar
-
549300
Spec
B03X
Hiace Ses'fikile
Length
-
5380 mm
Width
-
1880 mm
Height
-
2285 mm
Wheelbase
-
2985 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
-
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
-
483 l
Kerb Weight
-
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
3500 kg
Payload Capacity
-
1420 kg
Towing Capacity
-
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
-
16 seats
Number of Rows
-
3 rows
Doors
-
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
6.5 m
Front Headroom
-
998 mm
Rear Headroom
-
954 mm
Front Legroom
-
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
-
890 mm
Spec
B03X
Hiace Ses'fikile
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
-
Leaf Spring
Power Steering
-
Hydraulic
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Spring Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
-
Leaf Spring
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Front
Front Suspension Type
-
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
Leaf Spring
Rear Suspension Type
-
Leaf Spring
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Spec
B03X
Hiace Ses'fikile
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Climate Control
-
Manual AC
Power Windows
-
Front Only
Keyless Entry
-
Not Available
Push Button Start
-
Not Available
Wireless Charging
-
Not Available
Sunroof
-
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
-
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
AC Type
-
Manual AC
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Manual AC
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Front Only
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
-
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
-
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
5 Years / 150,000 km
Front Armrest
-
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
9.1
Hill Start Assist
-
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
-
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
Front Only
Push Button Start
-
Not Available
Rear Seat Split
-
Standard
Rear Wing
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Fabric
Spare Wheel
-
Full-Size
Stabilizer Bar
-
Front
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt
Voice Command
-
Not Available
Voice Command Support
-
Not Available
Accelerator 0 100
-
18.0 sec
Air Conditioning
-
Manual AC
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
-
Common Rail Direct Injection
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Not Available
Lift Gate
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
-
Manual AC
Mirror
-
Front Only
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Not Available
Powered Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Standard
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Not Available
Sonar
-
Not Available
Sound System
-
2
Source Model Column
-
hiace-sesfike
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
-
Front
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt
Surround View Monitor
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
TPMS
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
base
Unlocking
-
Not Available
Variant Role
-
Entry or fleet-access derivative
Vdc
-
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Not Available
Walk Away Lock
-
Not Available
Wireless Charger
-
Not Available
Spec
B03X
Hiace Ses'fikile
Gearbox
-
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
-
FR
LSD Available
-
No
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
-
No
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
-
5
Transmission Type
-
Manual
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
-
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
-
RWD
4WD Engagement
-
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
No
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
-
5-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Low Range
-
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
-
RWD
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
-
5
Spec
B03X
Hiace Ses'fikile
Claimed Mileage
-
11 km/l
City Mileage
-
9.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
-
11.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
70 l
Emission Standard
-
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
-
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
-
11 km/l
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Charging Type
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
-
70
Combined Driving Range
-
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not Applicable
Spec
B03X
Hiace Ses'fikile
Airbags
-
2
ABS
-
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
-
Standard
Traction Control
-
Standard
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
-
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
-
Not Available
Brake Assist
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
-
Not Available
AEB
-
Not Available
BA
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
-
Not Available
Driver Airbag
-
2
EBD
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Hill Hold
-
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
-
2
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
-
Not Available
Side Airbags
-
Not Available
Stability Control
-
Standard
TCS
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Knee Airbag
-
Not Available
ABS EBD
-
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
2
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
2
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
B03X
Hiace Ses'fikile
Cruise Control
-
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
-
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
-
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Parking Sensors
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
-
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
-
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
Not Available
Auto Wipers
-
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
-
Not Available
Reverse Camera
-
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Around View Monitor
-
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Not Available
Parking Sensor
-
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
-
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Not Available
Reverse Camera Type
-
Not Available
Reversing Camera
-
Not Available
Surround View Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
B03X
Hiace Ses'fikile
Seat Material
-
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Heated Seats
-
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
-
Not Applicable
Steering Type
-
Hydraulic
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt
Ambient Lighting
-
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports
-
1
Steering Wheel Material
-
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Not Available
Interior Colour Options
-
1
60 40 Split Seat
-
Standard
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Driver Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Fabric Seats
-
Fabric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Armrest Front
-
Not Available
Driver Seat
-
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
High-capacity 16-seat configuration, basic but durable interior for high daily use
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Fabric
Interior Colours
-
1
Seat Fold Type
-
Standard
Seat Trim
-
Fabric
Spec
B03X
Hiace Ses'fikile
Infotainment System
-
6.8-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
-
Not Available
Android Auto
-
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
-
Standard
Number of Speakers
-
2
Navigation System
-
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Not Applicable
USB Ports
-
1
Wireless Apple CarPlay
-
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
-
Not Available
Voice Recognition
-
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
-
6.8-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
-
6.8-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
1
Audio Speakers
-
2
Audio System
-
2
Display Audio
-
6.8-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
1
Infotainment Screen
-
6.8-inch Touchscreen
Multi Information Display
-
Not Available
Connected Services
-
Standard
Voice Control
-
Not Available
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Not Available
Touchscreen
-
6.8-inch Touchscreen
Spec
B03X
Hiace Ses'fikile
LED Headlamps
-
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
-
Not Available
Fog Lamps
-
Not Available
Roof Rails
-
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Not Available
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
-
1
Roof Type
-
Not Available
Body Type
-
Van
DRL
-
Not Available
Fog Lights
-
Not Available
Front Fog Lights
-
Not Available
Led Headlights
-
Not Available
Auto Headlights
-
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
-
Not Available
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
-
1
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Front Only
Front Fog Lamps
-
Not Available
Headlamp Levelling
-
Not Available
Headlamps
-
Not Available
Headlight Type
-
Not Available
Headlights
-
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Spec
B03X
Hiace Ses'fikile
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
-
Not Available
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
-
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
175 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
175 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
B03X
Hiace Ses'fikile
Tyre Size
-
195/75 R16C
Wheel Type
-
Not Available
Front Brake Type
-
Disc
Rear Brake Type
-
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
-
Full-Size
Wheel Rim Size
-
Not Available
Brake Type Front
-
Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Spare Tyre
-
Full-Size
Tyre Type
-
195/75 R16C
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Not Available
Brakes
-
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Handbrake Type
-
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Spare Wheel Size Type
-
Full-Size
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
-
Not Available
Wheel Material
-
Not Available
Wheels
-
Not Available
Spec
B03X
Hiace Ses'fikile
Battery Warranty
-
5 Years / 150,000 km
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Duration
-
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
-
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan
-
3 Years / 45,000 km
Spec
B03X
Hiace Ses'fikile
Warranty Years
-
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
-
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Basic Warranty
-
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Warranty
-
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Spec
B03X
Hiace Ses'fikile
CO2 Emissions
-
218 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 4
Idle CO2 Output
-
218
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
218
Spec
B03X
Hiace Ses'fikile
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
10 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
12.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
9 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
10.5 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
8
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