A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Leapmotor C10 REEV vs Changan Hunter Diesel: the short answer
C10 REEV and Hunter Diesel are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Hunter Diesel starts ZAR 310,000 cheaperC10 REEV from ZAR 759,900 · Hunter Diesel from ZAR 449,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
C10 REEV
Hunter Diesel
Maximum Power
C10 REEV158 kW
Hunter Diesel110 kW
Maximum Torque
C10 REEV320 Nm
Hunter Diesel350 Nm
Engine Size
C10 REEV1500 cc
Hunter Diesel2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
C10 REEV17.0 km/l
Hunter Diesel10.99 km/l
Ground Clearance
C10 REEV180 mm
Hunter Diesel226 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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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
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Hunter Diesel
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
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
Hunter Diesel
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
C10 REEV
Hunter Diesel
Model Introduced Year
2025
2025
Generation
First-generation Leapmotor C10 range-extended electric SUV
Current South African Hunter double-cab diesel generation with one 2WD manual and one 4WD automatic derivative.
Facelift History
The C10 REEV launched in South Africa in October 2025 as Leapmotor's first local model.
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter Diesel range.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
D-segment family SUV
Double-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
1980 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
C10 REEV
Hunter Diesel
Length
4739 mm
5330 mm
Width
1900 mm
1930 mm
Height
1680 mm
1875 mm
Wheelbase
2825 mm
3180 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
226 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
160 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
400 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1980 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2425 kg
3080 kg
Payload Capacity
445 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
13 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
985 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1060 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
950 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C10 REEV
Hunter Diesel
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Manual climate control
Power Windows
One-touch with anti-pinch
All windows; driver one-touch and anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot Space Seats Folded
1375 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Manual climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
C10 REEV
Hunter Diesel
Engine
Range-extender plug-in hybrid powertrain
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
D20TCID
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Series Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
158 kW
110 kW
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
350 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
4WD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
171 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
8.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Hunter Diesel
Gearbox
Single-speed electric reduction gear
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
9.07:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
1
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Torque-Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x2
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
1
6
Spec
C10 REEV
Hunter Diesel
Claimed Mileage
17.0 km/l
10.99 km/l
City Mileage
14.5 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Automatic range-extender generator management
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
17.0 km/l
10.99 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS2
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
AC and DC fast charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
50
80
Combined Driving Range
970
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
19.8 kWh/100 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
820 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
900 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C10 REEV
Hunter Diesel
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
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 Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
All seating rows
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes - front seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
All seating rows
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
No
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
C10 REEV
Hunter Diesel
Cruise Control
Standard
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear (2 sensors)
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C10 REEV
Hunter Diesel
Seat Material
Silicone leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Leatherette
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power
6-way electric with lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way power
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Silicone leather
Leather
Spec
C10 REEV
Hunter Diesel
Infotainment System
14.6-inch central touchscreen
10-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Wireless
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
12
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
4.2-inch driver information display
USB Ports
4
3
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch
10-inch
Over-the-air Updates
Standard
-
Touchscreen
14.6-inch
10-inch
Spec
C10 REEV
Hunter Diesel
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
Front
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Canopy Grey, Glazed Green, Pearly White, Tundra Grey, Metallic Black
Electric Blue, Red, Stellar White, Lunar Silver, Metallic Grey
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C10 REEV
Hunter Diesel
Approach Angle
19.0 deg
28 deg
Departure Angle
24.0 deg
27 deg
Wading Depth
400 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Rear
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
4WD
Breakover Angle
17.0 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
180 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
180 mm
-
Spec
C10 REEV
Hunter Diesel
Tyre Size
245/45 R20
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Full-size aluminium-alloy wheel
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Mechanical parking brake
Spec
C10 REEV
Hunter Diesel
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double-wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Leaf spring
Spec
C10 REEV
Hunter Diesel
CO2 Emissions
7 g/km
239 g/km
Spec
C10 REEV
Hunter Diesel
Service Plan
5 years / 100,000 km
5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
C10 REEV
Hunter Diesel
Ownership Role
comfort-focused flagship derivative
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
569900 ZAR
Pricing Role
comfort-focused flagship derivative
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
799900
569900
Starting Price Zar
799900
569900
Spec
C10 REEV
Hunter Diesel
Warranty
5 years / 100,000 km
5 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This C10 REEV and Hunter Diesel 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 Hunter Diesel 62.
Efficiency index: C10 REEV 75 vs Hunter Diesel 45.
Safety-equipment index: C10 REEV 99 vs Hunter Diesel 88.
Practicality index: C10 REEV 59 vs Hunter Diesel 75.
Ownership-cover index: C10 REEV not separately scored vs Hunter Diesel 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 5 points
C10 REEV and Hunter Diesel are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
C10 REEV
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
59/100
Hunter Diesel
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
75/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLeapmotor C10 REEV
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 69 pts for Hunter Diesel
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C10 REEV leads. However, Hunter Diesel may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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