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Leapmotor C10 REEV vs Suzuki Celerio: the short answer
C10 REEV has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Celerio.
Celerio starts ZAR 571,000 cheaperC10 REEV from ZAR 759,900 · Celerio from ZAR 188,900
Five key differences
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Specification
C10 REEV
Celerio
Maximum Power
C10 REEV158 kW
Celerio49 kW
Maximum Torque
C10 REEV320 Nm
Celerio89 Nm
Engine Size
C10 REEV1500 cc
Celerio998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
C10 REEV17.0 km/l
Celerio18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
C10 REEV180 mm
Celerio0 mm
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Leapmotor C10 REEV
Design
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
C10 REEV
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Celerio
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
C10 REEV
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Celerio
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
C10 REEV
Celerio
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
First-generation Leapmotor C10 range-extended electric SUV
Current market generation
Facelift History
The C10 REEV launched in South Africa in October 2025 as Leapmotor's first local model.
Current market specification
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
D-segment family SUV
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
1980 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Hatchback
Spec
C10 REEV
Celerio
Length
4739 mm
3695 mm
Width
1900 mm
1655 mm
Height
1680 mm
1555 mm
Wheelbase
2825 mm
2435 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
0 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
160 mm
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
32 l
Boot/Cargo Space
400 l
295 l
Kerb Weight
1980 kg
825 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2425 kg
1260 kg
Payload Capacity
445 kg
435 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.2 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
985 mm
950 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
950 mm
900 mm
Spec
C10 REEV
Celerio
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
One-touch with anti-pinch
Yes
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
No
Sunroof
Panoramic
No
Electric Tailgate
Standard
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
1375 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Manual air conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
C10 REEV
Celerio
Engine
Range-extender plug-in hybrid powertrain
1.0-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
K10C
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Series Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
998 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
12
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-point fuel injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
73.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
85.0 mm
Maximum Power
158 kW
49 kW
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
89 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
5-Speed AMT
Top Speed
171 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.5 sec
12.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
18.0 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
59.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
107.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
28.4 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
65 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
C10 REEV
Celerio
Gearbox
Single-speed electric reduction gear
5-speed automated manual
Drivetrain Layout
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
2WD
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Final Drive Ratio
9.07:1
4.3
Number of Gears
1
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
5-speed automated manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
RWD
2WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic
5-speed automated manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Front driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
1
5
Spec
C10 REEV
Celerio
Claimed Mileage
17.0 km/l
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
14.5 km/l
16.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
19.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
32 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6 equivalent
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Automatic range-extender generator management
Yes
Real-world Mileage
17.0 km/l
18.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS2
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC fast charging
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
50
32
Combined Driving Range
970
700
Electric Consumption
19.8 kWh/100 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
820 km
650 km
Range Real World Mixed
900 km
600 km
Spec
C10 REEV
Celerio
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Standard
Not Applicable
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Applicable
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
No
AEB
Standard
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
No
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Not Applicable
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes - front seats
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
No
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
No
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Applicable
Spec
C10 REEV
Celerio
Cruise Control
Standard
Cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
No
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Applicable
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
No
Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Applicable
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Park Assist
No
No
Around View Monitor
Standard
No
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Applicable
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
No
Spec
C10 REEV
Celerio
Seat Material
Silicone leather
Fabric upholstery
Heated Seats
Standard
No
Ventilated Seats
Standard
No
Ambient Lighting
Standard
No
Steering Wheel Material
Leatherette
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way power
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
Silicone leather
Fabric upholstery
Spec
C10 REEV
Celerio
Infotainment System
14.6-inch central touchscreen
Touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless
Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
12
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
Analogue instrument cluster with multi-information display
USB Ports
4
USB-A / USB-C
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch
7
Over-the-air Updates
Standard
-
Touchscreen
14.6-inch
7
Spec
C10 REEV
Celerio
LED Headlamps
Standard
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
No
Roof Rails
Standard
No
Exterior Colour Options
Canopy Grey, Glazed Green, Pearly White, Tundra Grey, Metallic Black
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Headlights
Standard
No
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
No
Spec
C10 REEV
Celerio
Approach Angle
19.0 deg
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
24.0 deg
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
400 mm
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
No
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
17.0 deg
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
180 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
180 mm
-
Spec
C10 REEV
Celerio
Tyre Size
245/45 R20
195/60 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch
16
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Manual parking brake
Spec
C10 REEV
Celerio
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Torsion beam
Spec
C10 REEV
Celerio
CO2 Emissions
7 g/km
125 g/km
Spec
C10 REEV
Celerio
Service Plan
5 years / 100,000 km
5 Years / 90000 km
Spec
C10 REEV
Celerio
Ownership Role
comfort-focused flagship derivative
Suzuki ownership programme
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
250000 ZAR
Pricing Role
comfort-focused flagship derivative
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Starting Price
799900
250000
Starting Price Zar
799900
250000
Spec
C10 REEV
Celerio
Warranty
5 years / 100,000 km
5 Years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This C10 REEV and Celerio comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: C10 REEV 65 vs Celerio 20.
Efficiency index: C10 REEV 75 vs Celerio 69.
Safety-equipment index: C10 REEV 99 vs Celerio 67.
Practicality index: C10 REEV 59 vs Celerio 43.
Ownership-cover index: C10 REEV not separately scored vs Celerio not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
C10 REEV leads by 26 points
C10 REEV has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Celerio.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
C10 REEV
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
59/100
Celerio
Performance
20/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
67/100
Practicality
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLeapmotor C10 REEV
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 48 pts for Celerio
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C10 REEV leads. However, Celerio may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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