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Decision summary
Leapmotor B03X vs Hyundai Tucson: the short answer
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Specification
B03X
Tucson
Maximum Power
B03X-
Tucson137 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque
B03X-
Tucson416 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size
B03X-
Tucson1995 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
B03X-
Tucson13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
B03X-
Tucson181 mm
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Spec
B03X
Tucson
Generation
Upcoming first South African-market Leapmotor B03X electric compact SUV; final local derivative matrix pending
Fourth generation Tucson on Hyundai's i-GMP platform; distinctive parametric design language makes it one of the more striking mid-size SUVs in SA
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
upcoming
published
Segment
Compact electric SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
SUV
Color Note
-
White, Black, Silver, Blue, Grey, Green
Dealer Stock Note
-
Executive grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0D AT Executive AWD
Tare Mass Kg
-
1720 kg
Model Introduced Year
-
2004
Facelift History
-
Fourth generation launched in SA in 2021; major step change in styling, interior quality, and technology over the third-gen car
Facelift Launched Since
-
2021
Facelift Version Ending
-
Current
Spec
B03X
Tucson
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Engine
-
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Hybrid System
-
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
-
1995 cc
Cylinders
-
4
Cylinder Layout
-
Inline
Valves
-
16
Valves per Cylinder
-
4
Aspiration
-
Turbocharged
Fuel System
-
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
-
137 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque
-
416 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Combined Power
-
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
-
Not Applicable
Motor Type
-
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
-
Not Applicable
Motor Location
-
Not Applicable
Drive Type
-
AWD
Transmission
-
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
-
195 km/h
0-100 km/h
-
9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
-
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
-
79.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
-
241.9 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
Tucson
Ownership Role
Upcoming South African electric passenger vehicle
Executive
Pricing Role
Announced price not publicly listed
Current listed price
Price Zar
-
764900 ZAR
Starting Price
-
764900
Starting Price Zar
-
764900
Spec
B03X
Tucson
360 Degree Camera
-
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Yes
Around View Monitor
-
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
Yes
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Auto Wipers
-
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
-
Yes
Cruise Control
-
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
Emergency Braking
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
No
Lane Departure Warning
-
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
-
Yes
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Front & Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Front & Rear
Parking Sensors
-
Front & Rear
Pre-Collision System
-
Yes
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
No
Rear View Camera
-
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Yes
Rear View Camera
-
Yes
Reverse Camera
-
Yes
Reverse Camera Type
-
Yes
Reversing Camera
-
Yes
Sport Mode
-
No
Surround View Camera
-
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
No
Rear Parking Sensors
-
Front & Rear
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Spec
B03X
Tucson
4WD Engagement
-
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
Yes
Axle Layout
-
All-Wheel Drive
Differential Lock
-
No
Drivetrain
-
4WD / AWD
Drivetrain Layout
-
AWD
Engine Position
-
Front
Number of Gears
-
7
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
Gear Shift Type
-
8-speed Automatic
Gearbox
-
8-speed Automatic
Gearbox Type
-
8-speed Automatic
LSD Available
-
Yes
Low Range Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
-
Yes
Transmission Speeds
-
7
Transmission Type
-
Automatic
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Low Range
-
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Spec
B03X
Tucson
4WD System Type
-
Not Applicable
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
181 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
181 mm
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Locking Differential
-
No
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Ramp-over Angle
-
20 deg
Terrain Modes
-
Not Available
Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Spec
B03X
Tucson
60 40 Split Seat
-
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
-
Manual
Ambient Lighting
-
64-Colour Ambient
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Armrest Front
-
Yes
Armrest Rear
-
No
Boot Space Seats Down
-
1799
Cooled Seats
-
No
Cup Holders
-
4
Driver Seat
-
Power 8-way
Driver Seat Adjustment
-
Power 8-way
Fabric Seats
-
Yes
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Headrest
-
Yes
Heated Seats
-
Front & Rear
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue + MID
Interior Colour Options
-
6
Interior Colours
-
6
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
10.25-inch touchscreen, digital instrument cluster, Bose premium sound on Executive, panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Nappa Leather
Leather Seats
-
No
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
Memory Seats
-
No
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Rear Armrest
-
No
Rear Headrest
-
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
-
No
Seat Adjustment
-
Power 8-way
Seat Belt Warning
-
Yes
Seat Fold Type
-
60/40 Split
Seat Material
-
Nappa Leather
Seat Trim
-
Nappa Leather
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Wheel Material
-
Leather
Rear USB Ports
-
2 USB-A + 2 USB-C
Ventilated Seats
-
Front
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Spec
B03X
Tucson
ABS
-
Yes
ABS EBD
-
Yes
AEB
-
Yes
Airbags
-
6
Alarm System
-
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Yes
BA
-
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Yes
Brake Assist
-
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Child Safety Lock
-
Yes
Curtain Airbags
-
Yes
Driver Airbag
-
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
6
EBD
-
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
-
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
-
Yes
ESC With Traction Control
-
Yes
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Hill Hold
-
Yes
Hill Start Assist
-
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
-
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Passenger Airbag
-
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
-
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
Yes
Side Airbags
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Stability Control
-
Yes
TCS
-
Yes
Traction Control
-
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
-
Front & Rear
Knee Airbag
-
Not Available
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Spec
B03X
Tucson
AC Type
-
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Accelerator 0 100
-
9.5 sec
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Air Conditioning
-
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Auto Dimming Irvm
-
No
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
No
Automatic Headlamps
-
Full LED Parametric
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Boot Opener
-
Inside
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1799 l
Bottle Holders
-
4
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Yes
Climate Control
-
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Climate Zones
-
2
Common Rail Injection
-
Common Rail Direct Injection
Diff Lock
-
No
Difflock
-
No
Digital Speedometer
-
Analogue + MID
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Electric Tailgate
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
-
Yes
Engine Warranty
-
4
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Front Power Outlet
-
Yes
Front Wiper
-
Yes
Front Wipers Type
-
Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.2
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Inside
Glove Box
-
Yes
Glovebox Cooling
-
Yes
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Manual
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Hill Start Assist
-
Yes
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Yes
Keyless Entry
-
Yes
Lift Gate
-
Yes
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Manual Aircon
-
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Mirror
-
Power Adjustable
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Power Adjustable
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
-
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Passive Entry Start
-
Yes
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
Yes
Power Socket 12v
-
12V
Power Windows
-
All
Powered Tailgate
-
Yes
Push Button Start
-
Yes
Push Button Start
-
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
No
Reading Lights Rear
-
Yes
Rear Air Conditioning
-
Yes
Rear Defogger
-
Yes
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Rear LED Combination Taillights
-
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40 Split
Rear Window Defroster
-
Yes
Rear Wing
-
Yes
Rearview Mirror Inside
-
No
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Yes
Remote Side Mirror
-
Power Adjustable
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Rim Size
-
18
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Yes
Seat Type
-
Nappa Leather
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Sonar
-
Front & Rear
Sound System
-
8 Bose Premium
Source Model Column
-
tucson
Spare Wheel
-
Full Size
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Controls
-
Yes
Sub Frame
-
Monocoque
Sunroof
-
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Surround View Monitor
-
Yes
Tachometer
-
Yes
Tail Lamps
-
Yes
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
-
No
Tilt Steering
-
Yes
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
TPMS
-
Yes
Trim Level
-
executive
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Unlocking
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
-
Yes
Variant Role
-
Off-road or adventure derivative
Vdc
-
Yes
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Voice Command
-
Yes
Voice Command Support
-
Yes
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Yes
Walk Away Lock
-
Yes
Wireless Charger
-
15W Wireless
Wireless Charging
-
15W Wireless
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1799 l
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
B03X
Tucson
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
19-inch Dark Alloy
Auto Headlights
-
Full LED Parametric
Automatic Headlamps
-
Full LED Parametric
Body Type
-
SUV
Daytime Running Lamps
-
LED
Daytime Running Lights
-
LED
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Coloured
DRL
-
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Exterior Colour Options
-
6
Exterior Colour Options
-
6
Exterior Door Handle Colour
-
Body Coloured
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Yes
Exterior Mirror Folding
-
Power Adjustable
Fog Lamps
-
LED
Fog Lights
-
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
-
LED
Front Fog Lights
-
Yes
Headlamp Levelling
-
Full LED Parametric
Headlamps
-
Full LED Parametric
Headlight Type
-
Full LED Parametric
Headlights
-
Full LED Parametric
LED Headlamps
-
Full LED Parametric
Led Headlights
-
Full LED Parametric
Led Taillights
-
Yes
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Wing Mirror Type
-
Power Adjustable
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Roof Rails
-
Yes
Roof Type
-
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Spec
B03X
Tucson
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Charging Type
-
Not Applicable
City Mileage
-
11.5 km/l
Claimed Mileage
-
13.9 km/l
Combined Driving Range
-
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Electric Consumption
-
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
54 l
Fuel Tank Litres
-
54
Highway Mileage
-
18.0 km/l
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
-
13.9 km/l
Auto Start Stop
-
No
Spec
B03X
Tucson
Alternator
-
120A
Battery Warranty
-
4
First Service At
-
15000
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Service Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Duration
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
B03X
Tucson
Android Auto
-
Yes
Apple CarPlay
-
Yes
Audio
-
Yes
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
Audio Speakers
-
8 Bose Premium
Audio System
-
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
-
Yes
Connected Services
-
Yes
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
Display Audio
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
FM Radio
-
Yes
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
2 USB-A + 2 USB-C
Infotainment System
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
-
Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Multi Information Display
-
Analogue + MID
Navigation System
-
Yes
Radio
-
Yes
Rear Usb
-
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Yes
Number of Speakers
-
8 Bose Premium
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Touchscreen
-
10.25-inch Touchscreen
USB Ports
-
2 USB-A + 2 USB-C
Voice Control
-
Yes
Voice Recognition
-
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
-
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
-
Yes
Spec
B03X
Tucson
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
-
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Warranty
-
5
Warranty Kilometers
-
5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Warranty Years
-
5
Spec
B03X
Tucson
Auto Brake Hold
-
Manual
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Yes
Brake Type Front
-
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Brakes
-
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Yes
Electric Park Brake
-
Manual
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
-
Yes
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Front Brake Type
-
Disc
Handbrake Type
-
Manual
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Yes
Leather Steering Wheel
-
Leather
Parking Brake Type
-
Manual
Rear Brake Type
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
-
Full Size
Spare Wheel Size Type
-
Full Size
Spare Wheel Type
-
Full Size
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Trim
-
Leather
Tyre Load Index
-
91
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
-
Yes
Tyre Size
-
235/50 R19
Tyre Speed Rating
-
H
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Diameter
-
18
Wheel Material
-
19-inch Dark Alloy
Wheel Rim Size
-
18
Wheel Size Type
-
18
Wheel Type
-
19-inch Dark Alloy
Wheels
-
19-inch Dark Alloy
Spec
B03X
Tucson
Boot/Cargo Space
-
540 l
Doors
-
5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
54 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
2110 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
-
181 mm
Height
-
1665 mm
Kerb Weight
-
1720 kg
Length
-
4630 mm
Seating Capacity
-
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.4 m
Wheelbase
-
2755 mm
Width
-
1865 mm
Spec
B03X
Tucson
Chassis Material
-
Monocoque
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Front Spring Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Front Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Front Suspension Type
-
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Power Steering
-
Electric
Rear Axle Type
-
Multi-Link
Rear Spring Type
-
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension
-
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension Type
-
Multi-Link
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
B03X
Tucson
CO2 Emissions
-
162 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
162
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
-
162
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Start Stop System
-
No
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
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