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L4
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:General Use
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C10 REEV
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Spec
C10 REEV
L4
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
First-generation Leapmotor C10 range-extended electric SUV
First-generation LEPAS L4 compact SUV
Facelift History
The C10 REEV launched in South Africa in October 2025 as Leapmotor's first local model.
The L4 launched as the first LEPAS model in South Africa in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
D-segment family SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1980 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
C10 REEV
L4
Length
4739 mm
4406 mm
Width
1900 mm
1820 mm
Height
1680 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
2825 mm
2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
160 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
400 l
458 l
Kerb Weight
1980 kg
1346 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2425 kg
1844 kg
Payload Capacity
445 kg
498 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1200 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
5.275 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
1005 mm
Rear Headroom
985 mm
975 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
950 mm
890 mm
Spec
C10 REEV
L4
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Climate control
Power Windows
One-touch with anti-pinch
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1375 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
C10 REEV
L4
Engine
Range-extender plug-in hybrid powertrain
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SQRE4T15C
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Series Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1499 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
Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
9.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
77.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
80.5 mm
Maximum Power
158 kW
108 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
225 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
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
6-Speed DCT
Top Speed
171 km/h
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.5 sec
10.2 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
17.6 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
80.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
167.2 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
L4
Gearbox
Single-speed electric reduction gear
6-speed dual-clutch automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
9.07:1
4.13:1
Number of Gears
1
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Dual clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
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
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
6
Spec
C10 REEV
L4
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 6B
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
L4
Airbags
7
6
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
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
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
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes - front seats
Yes - front seats
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C10 REEV
L4
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
No
No
Around View Monitor
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Standard
Spec
C10 REEV
L4
Seat Material
Silicone leather
Faux leather
Heated Seats
Standard
No
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Leatherette
Faux leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power
6-way power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way power
4-way manual
Seat Trim
Silicone leather
Faux leather
Spec
C10 REEV
L4
Infotainment System
14.6-inch central touchscreen
13.2-inch
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
8-inch segment display
USB Ports
4
2
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch
13.2-inch
Over-the-air Updates
Standard
-
Touchscreen
14.6-inch
13.2-inch
Spec
C10 REEV
L4
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Rear
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Canopy Grey, Glazed Green, Pearly White, Tundra Grey, Metallic Black
LEPAS South Africa colour availability varies by derivative and launch allocation.
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Standard
Spec
C10 REEV
L4
Approach Angle
19.0 deg
20.0 deg
Departure Angle
24.0 deg
28.0 deg
Wading Depth
400 mm
400 mm
Terrain Modes
No
No
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
17.0 deg
18.5 deg
Ground Clearance Max
180 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
180 mm
-
Spec
C10 REEV
L4
Tyre Size
245/45 R20
215/60 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Temporary T-type spare tyre
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch
17-inch
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic
Spec
C10 REEV
L4
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut independent suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Torsion beam semi-independent suspension
Spec
C10 REEV
L4
CO2 Emissions
7 g/km
159 g/km
Spec
C10 REEV
L4
Service Plan
5 years / 100,000 km
5 years / 75,000 km
Spec
C10 REEV
L4
Ownership Role
comfort-focused flagship derivative
safety and comfort flagship derivative
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
419900 ZAR
Pricing Role
comfort-focused flagship derivative
safety and comfort flagship derivative
Starting Price
799900
419900
Starting Price Zar
799900
419900
Spec
C10 REEV
L4
Warranty
5 years / 100,000 km
5 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This C10 REEV and L4 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 L4 47.
Efficiency index: C10 REEV 75 vs L4 56.
Safety-equipment index: C10 REEV 99 vs L4 92.
Practicality index: C10 REEV 59 vs L4 59.
Ownership-cover index: C10 REEV not separately scored vs L4 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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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 10 points
C10 REEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while L4 remains close.
Moderate 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
L4
Performance
47/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
59/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLeapmotor C10 REEV
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 64 pts for L4
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C10 REEV leads. However, L4 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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