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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
J7
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
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J7
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Spec
C10 REEV
J7
Model Introduced Year
2025
2024
Generation
First-generation Leapmotor C10 range-extended electric SUV
Current South Africa J7 range
Facelift History
The C10 REEV launched in South Africa in October 2025 as Leapmotor's first local model.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
D-segment family SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1980 kg
Not Available
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
C10 REEV
J7
Length
4739 mm
4500 mm
Width
1900 mm
1865 mm
Height
1680 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2825 mm
2672 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
160 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
400 l
584 l
Kerb Weight
1980 kg
1531 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2425 kg
1939 kg
Payload Capacity
445 kg
434 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1300 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
5.4 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
985 mm
975 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
950 mm
910 mm
Spec
C10 REEV
J7
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
One-touch with anti-pinch
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1375 l
1349 l
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Manual / automatic by trim
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
C10 REEV
J7
Engine
Range-extender plug-in hybrid powertrain
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SQRF4J16C
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Series Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1600 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Petrol injection
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
145 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
290 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
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
7-Speed DCT
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
Eco, Normal, Sport
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
J7
Gearbox
Single-speed electric reduction gear
7 DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
9.07:1
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Electric
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
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
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
7 DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
7
Spec
C10 REEV
J7
Claimed Mileage
17.0 km/l
14.3 km/l
City Mileage
14.5 km/l
11.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
16.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Automatic range-extender generator management
Standard
Real-world Mileage
17.0 km/l
14.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS2
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC fast charging
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
50
51
Combined Driving Range
970
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
19.8 kWh/100 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
820 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
900 km
Not Applicable
Spec
C10 REEV
J7
Airbags
7
Multiple airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes - front seats
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C10 REEV
J7
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Spec
C10 REEV
J7
Seat Material
Silicone leather
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leatherette
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way power
Manual
Seat Trim
Silicone leather
Fabric
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
C10 REEV
J7
Infotainment System
14.6-inch central touchscreen
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
Standard
USB Ports
4
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Over-the-air Updates
Standard
-
Touchscreen
14.6-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
C10 REEV
J7
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Canopy Grey, Glazed Green, Pearly White, Tundra Grey, Metallic Black
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, model green, olive grey, moonlight silver and two-tone colours where listed.
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Spec
C10 REEV
J7
Approach Angle
19.0 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
24.0 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
400 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
No
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
17.0 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
180 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance Min
180 mm
200 mm
Spec
C10 REEV
J7
Tyre Size
245/45 R20
235/55 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch
235/55 R18
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic parking brake
Spec
C10 REEV
J7
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
C10 REEV
J7
CO2 Emissions
7 g/km
163 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
C10 REEV
J7
Service Plan
5 years / 100,000 km
5 Year / 70 000 km
Spec
C10 REEV
J7
Ownership Role
comfort-focused flagship derivative
entry-value
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
519900 ZAR
Pricing Role
comfort-focused flagship derivative
entry-value
Starting Price
799900
519900
Starting Price Zar
799900
519900
Spec
C10 REEV
J7
Warranty
5 years / 100,000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This C10 REEV and J7 comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. 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 J7 59.
Efficiency index: C10 REEV 75 vs J7 56.
Safety-equipment index: C10 REEV 99 vs J7 91.
Practicality index: C10 REEV 59 vs J7 67.
Ownership-cover index: C10 REEV not separately scored vs J7 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.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
C10 REEV leads by 5 points
C10 REEV and J7 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
J7
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLeapmotor C10 REEV
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 69 pts for J7
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C10 REEV leads. However, J7 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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