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Specification
B05
Fit
Maximum Power
B05-
Fit109 kW
Maximum Torque
B05-
Fit253 Nm
Engine Size
B05-
Fit1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
B05-
Fit26.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
B05-
Fit141 mm
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Spec
B05
Fit
Generation
Upcoming first South African-market Leapmotor B05 electric hatchback; final local derivative matrix pending
Based on Honda’s global small car platform with focus on efficiency and space utilization
Body Style
Hatchback
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
upcoming
active
Segment
Electric hatchback
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
Hatchback
Model Introduced Year
-
2022
Facelift History
-
Latest generation introduced with hybrid technology and updated design
Facelift Launched Since
-
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
-
Current
Color Note
-
White, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
1209 kg
Spec
B05
Fit
Fuel Type
Electric
Hybrid
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Engine
-
1.5L Hybrid Petrol
Engine Code
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Hybrid System
-
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
-
1498 cc
Cylinders
-
4
Cylinder Layout
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
-
16
Valves per Cylinder
-
4
Aspiration
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
-
Direct Injection + Electric Motor Assist
Compression Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
-
109 kW
Maximum Torque
-
253 Nm
Combined Power
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
-
e-CVT
Top Speed
-
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
-
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
-
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
B05
Fit
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch sport alloy
16-inch Alloy
Tyre Size
-
185/55 R16
Wheel Type
-
16-inch Alloy
Front Brake Type
-
Disc
Rear Brake Type
-
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
-
Not Available
Brake Type Front
-
Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Tyre Type
-
185/55 R16
Wheel Diameter
19-inch sport alloy
16-inch Alloy
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Standard
Brakes
-
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Handbrake Type
-
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Adaptive
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
-
Standard
Wheel Material
-
16-inch Alloy
Wheels
-
16-inch Alloy
Spec
B05
Fit
Ownership Role
Upcoming South African electric passenger vehicle
Top
Pricing Role
Announced price not publicly listed
Current listed price
Price Zar
-
380500 ZAR
Starting Price
-
380500
Starting Price Zar
-
380500
Spec
B05
Fit
Length
-
3995 mm
Width
-
1695 mm
Height
-
1515 mm
Wheelbase
-
2530 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
-
141 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
141 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
-
304 l
Kerb Weight
-
1209 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
1680 kg
Payload Capacity
-
471 kg
Towing Capacity
-
800 kg
Seating Capacity
-
5 seats
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.0 m
Front Headroom
-
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
-
960 mm
Front Legroom
-
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
-
950 mm
Spec
B05
Fit
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
-
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric Power Steering
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
-
Torsion Beam
Chassis Material
-
Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
-
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
-
Torsion Beam
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Spec
B05
Fit
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Climate Control
-
Automatic Climate Control
Power Windows
-
All Doors Auto
Keyless Entry
-
Smart Key
Push Button Start
-
Standard
Wireless Charging
-
Optional
Sunroof
-
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
-
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
-
LED Projector
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
304 l
AC Type
-
Automatic Climate Control
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Automatic Climate Control
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Doors Auto
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
-
Standard
Engine Warranty
-
8 Years
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
3.8
Panoramic Roof
-
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
All Doors Auto
Push Button Start
-
Standard
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Premium Fabric
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
-
Built-in
Voice Command Support
-
Built-in
Accelerator 0 100
-
10.5 sec
Air Conditioning
-
Automatic Climate Control
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
-
Direct Injection + Electric Motor Assist
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Smart Key
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
-
Automatic Climate Control
Mirror
-
All Doors Auto
Passive Entry Start
-
Smart Key
Powered Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Smart Key
Rim Size
19-inch sport alloy
16-inch Alloy
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Not Available
Sonar
-
Front and Rear
Sound System
-
6
Source Model Column
-
fit
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
-
Monocoque
Surround View Monitor
-
Optional
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
TPMS
-
Standard
Trim Level
-
top
Unlocking
-
Smart Key
Variant Role
-
Core range derivative
Vdc
-
Standard
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Smart Key
Walk Away Lock
-
Smart Key
Wireless Charger
-
Optional
Spec
B05
Fit
Gearbox
-
eCVT Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
-
Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
-
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
-
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
-
Automatic
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
-
eCVT Automatic
Drivetrain
-
4x2
4WD Engagement
-
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
-
eCVT Automatic
Low Range Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Low Range
-
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
-
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
-
Not Applicable
Spec
B05
Fit
Claimed Mileage
-
26.3 km/l
City Mileage
-
24 km/l
Highway Mileage
-
27 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
40 l
Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
-
Standard
Real-world Mileage
-
26.3 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
B05
Fit
Airbags
-
6
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
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
-
Front and Rear
AEB
-
Standard
BA
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
-
Not Available
Driver Airbag
-
6
EBD
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Hill Hold
-
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
-
6
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
-
Not Available
Side Airbags
-
Not Available
Stability Control
-
Standard
TCS
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Standard
Knee Airbag
-
Not Available
ABS EBD
-
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
6
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
B05
Fit
Cruise Control
-
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
-
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Standard
Parking Sensors
-
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
360 Degree Camera
-
Optional
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
-
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
LED Projector
Auto Wipers
-
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
-
Front and Rear
Reverse Camera
-
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Standard
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Around View Monitor
-
Optional
Blind Spot Warning
-
Standard
Emergency Braking
-
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Front and Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Front and Rear
Pre-Collision System
-
Standard
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
-
Optional
Spec
B05
Fit
Seat Material
-
Premium Fabric
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Heated Seats
-
Optional
Ventilated Seats
-
Not Applicable
Steering Type
-
Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
-
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
5
60 40 Split Seat
-
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Driver Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Fabric Seats
-
Premium Fabric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Driver Seat
-
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Modern cabin with digital display, touchscreen infotainment, flexible seating layout, and high practicality
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Premium Fabric
Interior Colours
-
5
Seat Trim
-
Premium Fabric
Spec
B05
Fit
Infotainment System
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
-
Wireless
Android Auto
-
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
-
Standard
Number of Speakers
-
6
Navigation System
-
Built-in
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Not Applicable
USB Ports
-
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
-
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
-
Wireless
Voice Recognition
-
Built-in
Infotainment Screen Size
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Audio Speakers
-
6
Audio System
-
6
Display Audio
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Connected Services
-
Standard
Voice Control
-
Built-in
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Wireless
Touchscreen
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Spec
B05
Fit
LED Headlamps
-
LED Projector
Daytime Running Lamps
-
LED
Fog Lamps
-
LED
Roof Rails
-
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
16-inch Alloy
Exterior Colour Options
-
5
Roof Type
-
Not Available
Body Type
-
Hatchback
DRL
-
LED
Fog Lights
-
LED
Front Fog Lights
-
LED
Led Headlights
-
LED Projector
Auto Headlights
-
LED Projector
Automatic Headlamps
-
LED Projector
Daytime Running Lights
-
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
-
5
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
All Doors Auto
Front Fog Lamps
-
LED
Headlamp Levelling
-
LED Projector
Headlamps
-
LED Projector
Headlight Type
-
LED Projector
Headlights
-
LED Projector
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
B05
Fit
Approach Angle
-
14 deg
Departure Angle
-
16 deg
Wading Depth
-
250 mm
Terrain Modes
-
EV Eco Normal
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
4WD System Type
-
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
14 deg
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
-
16 deg
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
141 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
141 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
-
250 mm
Spec
B05
Fit
Service Interval
-
10000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
-
Low
Battery Warranty
-
8 Years
Maintenance Plan
-
8 Years
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10000 km / 12 months
Service Plan Duration
-
8 Years
Service Plan Distance
-
8 Years
Service Plan
-
8 Years
Service Intervals
-
10000 km / 12 months
Spec
B05
Fit
Warranty Years
-
3
Warranty Kilometers
-
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Basic Warranty
-
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Warranty
-
3
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Spec
B05
Fit
CO2 Emissions
-
90 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Standard
Hybrid System Type
-
Self-Charging Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Hybrid
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
Idle CO2 Output
-
90
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
90
Spec
B05
Fit
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
22 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
26 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
24 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
28 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
25
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