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Specification
B03X
Vitz
Maximum Power
B03X-
Vitz51 kW
Maximum Torque
B03X-
Vitz91 Nm
Engine Size
B03X-
Vitz998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
B03X-
Vitz20.4 km/l
Ground Clearance
B03X-
Vitz145 mm
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Spec
B03X
Vitz
Generation
Upcoming first South African-market Leapmotor B03X electric compact SUV; final local derivative matrix pending
Third-generation Vitz adapted for SA market
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
upcoming
active
Segment
Compact electric SUV
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Hatchback
Model Introduced Year
-
2019
Facelift History
-
Current generation introduced in SA in 2019
Facelift Launched Since
-
2019
Facelift Version Ending
-
Current
Color Note
-
White Pearl, Silver, Black, Red
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
900 kg
Spec
B03X
Vitz
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Engine
-
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
-
Market-specific engine family
Hybrid System
-
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
-
998 cc
Cylinders
-
3
Cylinder Layout
-
Inline
Valves
-
12
Valves per Cylinder
-
4
Aspiration
-
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
-
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
-
10.5:1
Bore
-
82.0 mm
Stroke
-
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
-
51 kW
Maximum Torque
-
91 Nm
Combined Power
-
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
-
Not Applicable
Motor Type
-
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
-
Not Applicable
Motor Location
-
Not Applicable
Drive Type
-
FWD
Transmission
-
CVT
Top Speed
-
155 km/h
0-100 km/h
-
14.2 sec
Quarter Mile
-
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
-
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
-
No
Rev Limiter
-
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
-
56.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
-
101.1 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
Vitz
Ownership Role
Upcoming South African electric passenger vehicle
Top
Pricing Role
Announced price not publicly listed
Current listed price
Price Zar
-
229900 ZAR
Starting Price
-
229900
Starting Price Zar
-
229900
Spec
B03X
Vitz
Length
-
3785 mm
Width
-
1695 mm
Height
-
1530 mm
Wheelbase
-
2460 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
-
145 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
-
230 l
Kerb Weight
-
900 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
1250 kg
Payload Capacity
-
350 kg
Towing Capacity
-
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
-
5 seats
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
4.7 m
Front Headroom
-
983 mm
Rear Headroom
-
951 mm
Front Legroom
-
1048 mm
Rear Legroom
-
899 mm
Spec
B03X
Vitz
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
-
Torsion Beam
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Spring Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
-
Torsion Beam
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Front
Front Suspension Type
-
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
-
Torsion Beam
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Spec
B03X
Vitz
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Climate Control
-
Not Available
Power Windows
-
All Doors
Keyless Entry
-
Standard
Push Button Start
-
Standard
Wireless Charging
-
Wireless
Sunroof
-
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
-
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
230 l
AC Type
-
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Not Available
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Doors
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
-
Standard
Engine Warranty
-
5 Years / 150,000 km
Front Armrest
-
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
4.9
Hill Start Assist
-
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
-
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
All Doors
Push Button Start
-
Standard
Rear Seat Split
-
Standard
Rear Wing
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Fabric
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Spare Wheel
-
Compact
Stabilizer Bar
-
Front
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt
Voice Command
-
Not Available
Voice Command Support
-
Not Available
Accelerator 0 100
-
14.2 sec
Air Conditioning
-
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
-
Multi-Point EFI
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Standard
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
-
Not Available
Mirror
-
All Doors
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Standard
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
-
4
Source Model Column
-
vitz
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
-
top
Unlocking
-
Standard
Variant Role
-
Mid-to-high value derivative
Vdc
-
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Standard
Walk Away Lock
-
Standard
Wireless Charger
-
Wireless
Spec
B03X
Vitz
Gearbox
-
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
-
FF
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
-
Continuously Variable Transmission
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
-
CVT
Drivetrain
-
FWD/
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
-
CVT
Low Range Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Low Range
-
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
-
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
-
5
Spec
B03X
Vitz
Claimed Mileage
-
20.4 km/l
City Mileage
-
16.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
-
22.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
40 l
Emission Standard
-
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
-
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
-
20.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Charging Type
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
-
40
Combined Driving Range
-
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not Applicable
Spec
B03X
Vitz
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
-
Standard
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
Vitz
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
Vitz
Seat Material
-
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Heated Seats
-
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
-
Not Applicable
Steering Type
-
Electric
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
-
4
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
-
Touchscreen infotainment, rear camera, fabric seats, basic climate control
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Fabric
Interior Colours
-
4
Seat Fold Type
-
Standard
Seat Trim
-
Fabric
Spec
B03X
Vitz
Infotainment System
-
8-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
-
Standard
Android Auto
-
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
-
Standard
Number of Speakers
-
4
Navigation System
-
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Not Applicable
USB Ports
-
1
Wireless Apple CarPlay
-
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
-
Standard
Voice Recognition
-
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
-
8-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
-
8-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
1
Audio Speakers
-
4
Audio System
-
4
Display Audio
-
8-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
1
Infotainment Screen
-
8-inch Touchscreen
Multi Information Display
-
Not Available
Connected Services
-
Standard
Voice Control
-
Not Available
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Standard
Touchscreen
-
8-inch Touchscreen
Spec
B03X
Vitz
LED Headlamps
-
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
-
Standard
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
-
4
Roof Type
-
Not Available
Body Type
-
Hatchback
DRL
-
Standard
Fog Lights
-
Not Available
Front Fog Lights
-
Not Available
Led Headlights
-
Not Available
Auto Headlights
-
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
-
Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
-
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
All Doors
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
Vitz
Approach Angle
-
-
Departure Angle
-
-
Wading Depth
-
-
Terrain Modes
-
Not Available
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
4WD System Type
-
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
145 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
145 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
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
B03X
Vitz
Tyre Size
-
185/60 R15
Wheel Type
-
Not Available
Front Brake Type
-
Disc
Rear Brake Type
-
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
-
Compact
Wheel Rim Size
-
Not Available
Brake Type Front
-
Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Spare Tyre
-
Compact
Tyre Type
-
185/60 R15
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
-
Compact
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
Vitz
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
Vitz
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
Vitz
CO2 Emissions
-
115 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 4
Idle CO2 Output
-
115
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
115
Spec
B03X
Vitz
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
6.5 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
8 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
6 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
4
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