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C10 REEV
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NX
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Spec
C10 REEV
NX
Model Introduced Year
2025
2023
Generation
First-generation Leapmotor C10 range-extended electric SUV
Second-generation Lexus NX mid-size luxury SUV
Facelift History
The C10 REEV launched in South Africa in October 2025 as Leapmotor's first local model.
Current South African range includes petrol, self-charging hybrid and plug-in-hybrid derivatives
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Current South African range includes petrol, self-charging hybrid and plug-in-hybrid derivatives
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
published
Segment
D-segment family SUV
Luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1980 kg
1760-1860 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
C10 REEV
NX
Length
4739 mm
4660 mm
Width
1900 mm
1865 mm
Height
1680 mm
1670 mm
Wheelbase
2825 mm
2690 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
195 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
160 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
400 l
520 l
Kerb Weight
1980 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2425 kg
2370 kg
Payload Capacity
445 kg
-
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
-
Rear Headroom
985 mm
-
Front Legroom
1060 mm
-
Rear Legroom
950 mm
-
Spec
C10 REEV
NX
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Auto Dual zone
Power Windows
One-touch with anti-pinch
All/ All One Touch
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Start
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Standard Power and Handsfree
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1375 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Auto Dual zone
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Heads Up Display
-
Standard
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone automatic
Auto Dual zone
Spec
C10 REEV
NX
Engine
Range-extender plug-in hybrid powertrain
2.4-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Series Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
2400 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
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
Petrol SFI + D-4ST
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
87.5 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
99.5 mm
Maximum Power
158 kW
205 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
430 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
AWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
171 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.5 sec
7.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport S+
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
NX
Gearbox
Single-speed electric reduction gear
Automatic 8-speed
Drivetrain Layout
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
AWD
LSD Available
No
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Paddle Shifters
No
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
9.07:1
-
Number of Gears
1
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic 8-speed
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Indicator
No
-
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Permanent all-wheel drive
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
Automatic 8-speed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
8
Spec
C10 REEV
NX
Claimed Mileage
17.0 km/l
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
14.5 km/l
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
14.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Automatic range-extender generator management
Standard
Real-world Mileage
17.0 km/l
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS2
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC fast charging
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
50
55
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
NX
Airbags
7
Side,Curtain,Driver,Passenger,Driver Knee
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 2
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
-
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes - front seats
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard,,
Knee Airbag
No
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Spec
C10 REEV
NX
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
-
Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera
Standard
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
-
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Auto,Rainsensing
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera
Standard
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist
No
-
Around View Monitor
Standard
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Standard
Spec
C10 REEV
NX
Seat Material
Silicone leather
F SPORT
Heated Seats
Standard
Standard Driver and Passenger only
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Standard Front only
Ambient Lighting
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leatherette
3 Spoke/ F SPORT
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
60:40 -
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way power
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Seat Trim
Silicone leather
F SPORT
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Folding Rear Seats
-
60:40 -
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Cup Holders
-
Standard 4
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Standard TFT
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Driver 2-way,Power
Spec
C10 REEV
NX
Infotainment System
14.6-inch central touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12
Standard 17
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
Standard TFT
USB Ports
4
Standard 5PCs
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Over-the-air Updates
Standard
-
Touchscreen
14.6-inch
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Navigation System
-
Standard/ EMV
Infotainment Screen Size
14.6-inch
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Audio Speakers
12
Standard 17
Audio System
-
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
Standard 5PCs
Connected Services
-
Standard
Spec
C10 REEV
NX
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard LED
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Canopy Grey, Glazed Green, Pearly White, Tundra Grey, Metallic Black
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Solar Storm Red, Poseidon Blue, Graphite Black GF, Terrane Khaki, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Copper
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Spec
C10 REEV
NX
Approach Angle
19.0 deg
15.0 deg
Departure Angle
24.0 deg
25.0 deg
Wading Depth
400 mm
-
Terrain Modes
No
Standard
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Permanent all-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
17.0 deg
-
Ground Clearance Max
180 mm
195 mm
Ground Clearance Min
180 mm
195 mm
Approach Angle Deg
-
15.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
25.0 deg
Spec
C10 REEV
NX
Tyre Size
245/45 R20
F:235-50RF R20 / R:235-50RF R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
-
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch
20
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electric
Spec
C10 REEV
NX
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson -
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Double Wishbone -
Front Track Width
-
1605 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1625 mm
Spec
C10 REEV
NX
CO2 Emissions
7 g/km
185 g/km
Spec
C10 REEV
NX
Service Plan
5 years / 100,000 km
-
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15,000km
Spec
C10 REEV
NX
Ownership Role
comfort-focused flagship derivative
Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
1276500 ZAR
Pricing Role
comfort-focused flagship derivative
Flagship
Starting Price
799900
1276500
Starting Price Zar
799900
1276500
Spec
C10 REEV
NX
Warranty
5 years / 100,000 km
7 years / 105,000km
In depth: how these cars differ
This C10 REEV and NX 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 NX 86.
Efficiency index: C10 REEV 75 vs NX 49.
Safety-equipment index: C10 REEV 99 vs NX 93.
Practicality index: C10 REEV 59 vs NX 65.
Ownership-cover index: C10 REEV not separately scored vs NX 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
NX leads by 1 points
C10 REEV and NX 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
NX
Performance
86/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
65/100
C10 REEV
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
59/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLexus NX
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 74 pts for C10 REEV
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, NX leads. However, C10 REEV may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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