Leapmotor C10 REEV vs GWM H6 PHEV

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Leapmotor C10 REEV

Design Hybrid Automatic

ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 158 kW 🔧 320 Nm

GWM H6 PHEV

1.5T Ultra Luxury Hi-4 4WD PHEV DHT Phev Automatic

ZAR 749,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 268 kW 🔧 760 Nm ⛽ 90.9 km/l

＋ Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance H6 PHEV

⛽ Fuel Economy C10 REEV

🛡 Safety C10 REEV

📦 Practicality H6 PHEV

🔑 Ownership H6 PHEV

H6 PHEV starts ZAR 759900 cheaper C10 REEV from ZAR 759,900 · H6 PHEV from ZAR 699,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec	C10 REEV	H6 PHEV
Engine Power	158 kW	268 kW
Torque	320 Nm	760 Nm
Engine Size	1.5 l	1500 cc
Claimed Mileage	333.3	90.9 km/l
Ground Clearance	180 mm	170 mm
Boot / Load Bay	400 l	560 l
Airbags	7	Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
Kerb Weight	1950 kg	1980 kg
Seating Capacity	5	5
Warranty	5 years / 100,000 km	7 years / 200 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Both C10 REEV and H6 PHEV are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance H6 PHEV +33 pts

Efficiency C10 REEV +3 pts

Safety C10 REEV +61 pts

Practicality H6 PHEV +3 pts

Ownership H6 PHEV +10 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

C10 REEV

Strengths

Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage

Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency

H6 PHEV

Strengths

More powerful engine output
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value

Weak Spots

Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features

Best suited to: Highway Driving Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

C10 REEV

Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment

H6 PHEV

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	C10 REEV	H6 PHEV
Model Introduced Year	2025	Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation	First-generation Leapmotor C10 range-extended electric SUV	Current South African H6 PHEV listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History	The C10 REEV launched in South Africa in October 2025 as Leapmotor's first local model.	Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since	2025	Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Body Style	SUV	SUV
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	Active	published
Segment	D-segment family SUV	SUV
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV
Color Note	-	Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note	-	Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note	-	Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5T Ultra Luxury Hi-4 4WD PHEV DHT

Spec	C10 REEV	H6 PHEV
Ground Clearance	180 mm	170 mm
Wheelbase	2825 mm	2738 mm
Length	4739 mm	4703 mm
Width	1900 mm	1886 mm
Height	1680 mm	1730 mm
Kerb Weight	1950 kg	1980 kg
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space	400 l	560 l
Turning Radius	5.6 m	-
Load Bed Length	400 l	560 l
Load Bed Width	-	-
Boot Space Seats Folded	1375 l	1445 l
Number of Doors	5	5
Boot Volume	400 l	560 l
Doors	5	5
Seats	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	50 l	55 l
Ground Clearance Max	180 mm	170 mm
Ground Clearance Min	180 mm	170 mm
Ground Clearance Mm	180 mm	170 mm
Height Mm	1680 mm	1730 mm
Length Mm	4739 mm	4703 mm
Loadbox Length Mm	400 l	560 l
Loadbox Width Mm	-	-
Cargo Volume	400 l	560 l
Tare Mass Kg	1950 kg	1980 kg
Turning Circle	5.6 m	-
Turning Circle M	5.6 m	-
Width Mm	1900 mm	1886 mm
Gross Vehicle Weight	-	2400 kg
Towing Capacity	-	1500 kg
Front Track Width	-	-
Rear Track Width	-	-
Front Legroom	-	-
Rear Legroom	-	-
Front Headroom	-	-
Rear Headroom	-	-
Front Shoulder Room	-	-
Rear Shoulder Room	-	-
Max Payload	-	-
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg	-	2400 kg
Payload Kg	-	-

Spec	C10 REEV	H6 PHEV
Engine	Rear permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor with 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol range extender	1.5-litre turbo plug-in hybrid
Engine Type	Rear permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor with 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol range extender	1.5-litre turbo plug-in hybrid
Cylinders	4	-
Power	158 kW	268 kW
Torque	320 Nm	760 Nm
Top Speed	171 km/h	-
0-100 km/h	8.5 sec	-
Power	215 bhp	359 bhp
Cylinder Layout	Inline	-
Engine Type Config	Rear permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor with 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol range extender	1.5-litre turbo plug-in hybrid
0–100 km/h	8.5 sec	-
Battery Capacity	28.4 kWh LFP	19.1 kWh
Engine Displacement Litres	1.5 l	1500 cc
Acceleration 0 100	8.5 sec	-
Engine Config	Rear permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor with 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol range extender	1.5-litre turbo plug-in hybrid
Engine Cylinders	4	-
Engine Power kW	158 kW	268 kW
Engine Torque Nm	320 Nm	760 Nm
Max Power kW	158 kW	268 kW
Max Torque Nm	320 Nm	760 Nm
Maximum Power	158 kW	268 kW
Maximum Torque	320 Nm	760 Nm
Displacement	1.5 l	1500 cc
Valves per Cylinder	-	-
Power @ RPM	-	-
Torque @ RPM	-	-
Fuel System	-	-
Turbocharger	-	-
Compression Ratio	-	-
Cylinder Bore	-	-
Piston Stroke	-	-
Engine Code	-	-
Fuel Grade Required	-	PHEV
Engine Aspiration	-	-
Engine Displacement	1.5 l	1500 cc
EV Range	-	106 km
Engine Displacement Cc	1.5 l	1500 cc
Engine Valves	-	-
Induction	-	-
Power kW Rpm	-	-
Active Exhaust	-	-
Torque Nm Rpm	-	-
Turbo Type	-	-

Spec	C10 REEV	H6 PHEV
Transmission	Single-speed electric reduction gear	Automatic
Drive Type	RWD	4x2
Drivetrain Layout	Rear motor, rear-wheel drive	4WD / AWD
Transfer Case	-	-
Differential Lock	-	-
Number of Gears	1 km/h	-
Transmission Type	Single-speed electric reduction gear	Automatic
Clutch Type	-	-
Drivetrain	RWD	4x2
Transmission	Single-speed electric reduction gear	Automatic
4WD Engagement	-	Available
4WD Hi Range	-	Available
4WD Lo Range	-	-
4WD Selector	-	-
Front Differential Lock	-	-
Gearbox Type	Single-speed electric reduction gear	Automatic
Low Range	-	-
Axle Layout	RWD	4x2
Rear Differential Lock	-	-
Transmission Speeds	1 km/h	-
LSD Available	-	-
Paddle Shifters	-	-
Final Drive Ratio	-	-
Automatic Shift Paddles	-	-
Drive Mode Selector	-	4WD/off-road drive mode support

Spec	C10 REEV	H6 PHEV
Fuel Tank Capacity	50 l	55 l
AdBlue Tank Capacity	-	-
Auto Start Stop	Automatic range-extender generator management	-
Average Fuel Consumption	0.3 l/100km	1.1 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption	0.3 l/100km	1.1 l/100km
AC Charging Power	6.6	-
Charging Port Type	CCS2	-
Charging Time AC Full	Approximately 5 hours	-
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct	Approximately 30 minutes	-
Charging Type	AC and DC fast charging	-
Combined Consumption	0.3 l/100km	1.1 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km	0.3 l/100km	1.1 l/100km
DC Charging Power	65	-
Fuel Economy Combined	0.3 l/100km	1.1 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres	50 l	55 l
Fuel Type	Range-extended electric	PHEV
Low Range Ratio	-	-
Combined Driving Range	970	Over 1000 km
Claimed Mileage	-	90.9 km/l
City Mileage	-	74.5 km/l
Highway Mileage	-	105.4 km/l
Emission Standard	-	-
Fuel Efficiency	0.3 l/100km	1.1 l/100km
Real-world Mileage	-	90.9 km/l
Electric Consumption	-	-
Range Real World Highway	-	-
Range Real World Mixed	-	-
Range Wltp	-	-

Spec	C10 REEV	H6 PHEV
Airbags	7	Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
ABS	Standard	-
Electronic Stability Control	Standard	-
Traction Control	Standard	-
Hill Descent Control	Standard	Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist	Standard	-
ISOFIX Mounts	Standard	-
Brake Assist	Standard	-
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Standard	-
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Standard	-
AEB	Standard	Standard
BA	Standard	-
Curtain Airbags	Standard	Standard
Driver Airbag	Standard	-
EBD	Standard	-
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	-
Hill Hold	Standard	-
Passenger Airbag	Standard	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Standard	-
Side Airbags	Standard	Standard
TCS	Standard	-
ABS EBD	Standard	-
Child Safety Lock	-	-
Front Parking Sensors	-	-
Brake Override System	-	-
Seatbelt Pretensioners	-	-
Knee Airbag	-	-

Spec	C10 REEV	H6 PHEV
Cruise Control	Standard	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard	-
Lane Keep Assist	Standard	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	Standard	Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring	Standard	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Standard	-
Rear View Camera	Standard	-
360 Degree Camera	Standard	540-degree panoramic camera
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Standard	Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert	Standard	Standard
Auto Highbeam	Standard	-
Auto Wipers	Standard	-
Drive Modes	Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom	-
Reverse Camera	Standard	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard	-
Around View Monitor	Standard	540-degree panoramic camera
Blind Spot Warning	Standard	-
Forward Collision Warning	Standard	-
Parking Sensors	-	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	-
Rear Parking Sensors	-	-
Park Assist	-	-
Emergency Braking	-	Standard
Pre-Collision System	-	Standard
Surround View Camera	Standard	540-degree panoramic camera

Spec	C10 REEV	H6 PHEV
Seat Material	Silicone leather	-
Heated Seats	Standard	Front
Ventilated Seats	Standard	Front
Ambient Lighting	Standard	-
60 40 Split Seat	Standard	-
Driver Seat Adjustment	6-way power	-
Passenger Seat Adjustment	4-way power	-
Seat Trim	Silicone leather	-
Steering Wheel Material	-	-
Instrument Cluster Type	-	10.25-inch
Interior Colour Options	-	3
Interior Courtesy Lamps	-	Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen H6 PHEV grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours	-	3
Seat Capacity	-	5
Seat Count	-	5

Spec	C10 REEV	H6 PHEV
Climate Control	Dual-zone automatic	Dual-zone
Power Windows	One-touch with anti-pinch	-
Keyless Entry	Standard	-
Push Button Start	Standard	-
Wireless Charging	Standard	Standard
Sunroof	Panoramic	-
Electric Tailgate	Standard	-
Rain Sensing Wipers	Standard	-
AC Type	Dual-zone automatic	Dual-zone
Gear Shift Type	Automatic	Automatic
Seatbelt Reminder	Standard	-
Service Plan	5 years / 100,000 km	7 years / 75 000 km
Stability Control	Standard	-
Adaptive Dampers	-	-
Climate Zones	-	Dual-zone
Engine Warranty	-	5
Heads Up Display	-	Full-colour
Launch Control	-	-
Performance Data Logger	-	-
Rev Matching	-	-
Skid Plates	-	Confirmed 4WD derivative
Valves Per Cylinder	-	-
Air Conditioning	Dual-zone automatic	Dual-zone
Bed Extender	-	-
Canopy Fitment	-	-
Digital Speedometer	-	10.25-inch
Load Bed Cover	-	-
Load Bed Light	-	-
Load Bed Steps	-	-
Loadbox Depth Mm	-	-
Loadbox Rope Hooks	-	-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets	-	-
Manual Aircon	-	Dual-zone
Heated Steering Wheel	-	Standard
Sound System	12	9
Source Model Column	-	h6-phev
Sport Plus Mode	-	-
Sports Bar	-	-
Surround View Monitor	Standard	540-degree panoramic camera
Tailgate Damper	-	-
Tailgate Lock	-	-
Tow Bar Type	-	-
Trailer Stability Assist	-	Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control	-	Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level	-	flagship
Variant Role	-	Flagship / premium derivative

Spec	C10 REEV	H6 PHEV
Infotainment Screen	14.6-inch central touchscreen	Coffee OS
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	Wireless
Number of Speakers	12	9
Digital Instrument Cluster	10.25-inch	10.25-inch
USB Ports	4	-
Infotainment Screen	14.6-inch	Coffee OS
Over-the-air Updates	Standard	-
Touchscreen	14.6-inch	Coffee OS
Apple CarPlay	-	Wireless
Android Auto	-	Wireless
Wireless Apple CarPlay	-	Wireless
Infotainment Screen Size	14.6-inch	Coffee OS
Infotainment Display	-	Coffee OS
Audio Speakers	12	9
Audio System	-	9
Display Audio	-	Coffee OS
Head Up Display	-	Full-colour
Multi Information Display	-	10.25-inch
Connected Services	-	Wireless
Smartphone Connectivity	-	Wireless
Wireless Android Auto	-	Wireless

Spec	C10 REEV	H6 PHEV
LED Headlamps	Standard	-
Daytime Running Lamps	Standard	-
Fog Lamps	Standard	-
Roof Rails	Standard	-
Headlights	Standard	-
Panoramic Sunroof	Standard	-
Exterior Colour Options	-	3
Body Type	-	SUV
Exterior Colour Options	-	3
Load Bed Liner	-	-

Spec	C10 REEV	H6 PHEV
Locking Differential	-	-
4WD System Type	RWD	4x2
Approach Angle	-	-
Departure Angle	-	-
Wading Depth	-	-
Terrain Modes	-	-
Underbody Protection	-	Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control	Standard	Confirmed 4WD derivative
Breakover Angle	-	-
Off Road Traction Assist	-	-
Terrain Mode Mud	-	-
Terrain Mode Sand	-	-
Terrain Mode Snow	-	-

Spec	C10 REEV	H6 PHEV
Tyre Size	245/45 R20	-
Front Brake Type	Ventilated disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated disc	-
Wheel Rim Size	20-inch	-
Handbrake Type	Electronic	-
Spare Wheel Type	-	-
Autonomous Emergency Brake	-	Standard
Braked Towing Capacity	-	1500 kg
Fifth Wheel Prep	-	-
Towing Braked Kg	-	1500 kg
Wheelbase Mm	2825 mm	2738 mm

Spec	C10 REEV	H6 PHEV
Front Suspension	MacPherson strut	-
Rear Suspension	Multi-link	-
MagneRide Damping	-	-

Spec	C10 REEV	H6 PHEV
CO2 Emissions	7 g/km	0 g/km
Hybrid System Type	-	Plug-in hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement	-	PHEV
Particulate Filter	-	-
Idle CO2 Output	-	0
CO2 Emissions G Km	-	0

Spec	C10 REEV	H6 PHEV
Ownership Role	comfort-focused flagship derivative	Flagship
Price Source	https://www.media.stellantis.com/me-en/leapmotor/press/leapmotor-c10-reev-launch-in-south-africa-and-opens-a-new-chapter-in-electric-mobility	South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Price Zar	799900 ZAR	749900 ZAR
Pricing Role	comfort-focused flagship derivative	Current listed price
Starting Price	799900	749900
Starting Price Zar	799900	749900

Spec	C10 REEV	H6 PHEV
Warranty	5 years / 100,000 km	7 years / 200 000 km
Warranty Years	5 years / 100,000 km	7 years / 200 000 km
Warranty Kilometers	5 years / 100,000 km	7 years / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance	-	7 years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty	-	6 Years
Basic Warranty	5 years / 100,000 km	7 years / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance	-	7 years
Warranty Roadside Assistance	-	7 years

Spec	C10 REEV	H6 PHEV
Service Interval	-	12 months / 15 000 km
Approx Service Cost	-	Included in Service Plan
Battery Warranty	-	8 years / 150 000 km
Maintenance Plan	-	5 Years / 75,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval	-	10,000 km
First Service At	-	5000
Service Plan Duration	5 years / 100,000 km	7 years / 75 000 km
Service Plan Distance	5 years / 100,000 km	7 years / 75 000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment	-	Yes
Alternator	-	110A
Battery Type	-	Lithium-Ion
Gear Shift Indicator	-	Yes
Service Intervals	-	12 months / 15 000 km

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

C10 REEV leads by 4 points

Both C10 REEV and H6 PHEV are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 77 /100

Lead 4 points

Data 87% confidence

#1 Winner

C10 REEV

87% data confidence 2 strong categories

Best at Efficiency 100 Check Ownership 55

Performance 65

Efficiency 100

Safety 99

Practicality 65

Ownership 55

Leads by 4 points

H6 PHEV

76% data confidence 2 strong categories

Best at Performance 98 Check Safety 38

Performance 98

Efficiency 97

Safety 38

Practicality 68

Ownership 65

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance H6 PHEV +33 Efficiency C10 REEV +3 Safety C10 REEV +61 Practicality H6 PHEV +3 Ownership H6 PHEV +10

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown

Overall Winner

C10 REEV

Performance 65/100

Efficiency 100/100

Safety 99/100

Practicality 65/100

Ownership 55/100

H6 PHEV

Performance 98/100

Efficiency 97/100

Safety 38/100

Practicality 68/100

Ownership 65/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Leapmotor C10 REEV wins with 77 pts vs 73 pts for H6 PHEV

In structured scoring, C10 REEV emerges as the stronger overall package. However, H6 PHEV may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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On our scoring the C10 REEV edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: C10 REEV 100 vs H6 PHEV 97. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: C10 REEV 99, H6 PHEV 38. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: C10 REEV 55, H6 PHEV 65. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: C10 REEV 65, H6 PHEV 68. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: C10 REEV 65, H6 PHEV 98. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The C10 REEV edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The C10 REEV scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between C10 REEV and H6 PHEV in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: C10 REEV scores 65 vs 98.

Efficiency: C10 REEV scores 100 vs 97.

Safety: C10 REEV scores 99 vs 38.

Practicality: C10 REEV scores 65 vs 68.

Ownership: C10 REEV scores 55 vs 65.

Final structured scoring gives C10 REEV the advantage in this comparison.

Leapmotor C10 REEV vs GWM H6 PHEV

Leapmotor C10 REEV

GWM H6 PHEV

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Key Specs Side by Side

The Bottom Line

Where They Actually Differ

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

C10 REEV

H6 PHEV

Which One's Right for You?

C10 REEV

H6 PHEV

Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

C10 REEV leads by 4 points

C10 REEV

H6 PHEV

C10 REEV

H6 PHEV

So, Which One Should You Buy?

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In Depth — Breaking It All Down