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Spec
C10 REEV
Pajero Sport
Model Introduced Year
2025
2017
Generation
First-generation Leapmotor C10 range-extended electric SUV
Third-generation Pajero Sport, 2025 facelift
Facelift History
The C10 REEV launched in South Africa in October 2025 as Leapmotor's first local model.
South African facelift launched in May 2025.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
D-segment family SUV
Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1980 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
C10 REEV
Pajero Sport
Length
4739 mm
4825 mm
Width
1900 mm
1815 mm
Height
1680 mm
1805 mm
Wheelbase
2825 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
218 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
160 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
68 l
Boot/Cargo Space
400 l
193 l
Kerb Weight
1980 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2425 kg
2775 kg
Payload Capacity
445 kg
695 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
2850 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
1022 mm
Rear Headroom
985 mm
957 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1067 mm
Rear Legroom
950 mm
880 mm
Spec
C10 REEV
Pajero Sport
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Power Windows
One-touch with anti-pinch
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
No
Sunroof
Panoramic
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
1375 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Dual-zone automatic with rear air conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
C10 REEV
Pajero Sport
Engine
Range-extender plug-in hybrid powertrain
2.4-litre Intercooled Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
4N15
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Series Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
2442 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
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
86 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
105.1 mm
Maximum Power
158 kW
133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
430 Nm @ 2500 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
4WD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
171 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.5 sec
11.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
18.3 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
63.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
206.7 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
Pajero Sport
Gearbox
Single-speed electric reduction gear
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
Front-engine, selectable four-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Active Limited Slip Differential (brake control)
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear differential lock
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
9.07:1
3.692
Number of Gears
1
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
RWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Selectable electronically
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Yes
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Rotary selector
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.566
Low Range
Not Applicable
Yes
Axle Layout
4x2
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
Transmission Speeds
1
8
Spec
C10 REEV
Pajero Sport
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
14.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
68 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Automatic range-extender generator management
No
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
68
Combined Driving Range
970
84
Electric Consumption
19.8 kWh/100 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
820 km
868 km
Range Real World Mixed
900 km
781 km
Spec
C10 REEV
Pajero Sport
Airbags
7
7
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
No
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
AEB
Standard
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
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
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes - front seats
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
No
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
C10 REEV
Pajero Sport
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
No
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
No
Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Auto Highbeam
Standard
No
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Park Assist
No
No
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
No
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
No
Spec
C10 REEV
Pajero Sport
Seat Material
Silicone leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Standard
No
Ventilated Seats
Standard
No
Ambient Lighting
Standard
No
Steering Wheel Material
Leatherette
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way power
Manual adjustable
Seat Trim
Silicone leather
Leather-appointed
Spec
C10 REEV
Pajero Sport
Infotainment System
14.6-inch central touchscreen
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
12
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
Colour multi-information display
USB Ports
4
Front and rear
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch
8-inch
Over-the-air Updates
Standard
-
Touchscreen
14.6-inch
8-inch
Spec
C10 REEV
Pajero Sport
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Standard
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Canopy Grey, Glazed Green, Pearly White, Tundra Grey, Metallic Black
White Diamond, Graphite Grey Metallic, Sterling Silver Metallic, Jet Black Mica
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
No
Spec
C10 REEV
Pajero Sport
Approach Angle
19.0 deg
30 deg
Departure Angle
24.0 deg
24.2 deg
Wading Depth
400 mm
700 mm
Terrain Modes
No
Gravel, Mud/Snow, Sand, Rock
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Rear differential lock
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Super Select 4WD-II
Breakover Angle
17.0 deg
23.1 deg
Ground Clearance Max
180 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
180 mm
-
Spec
C10 REEV
Pajero Sport
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 alloy
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electric parking brake
Spec
C10 REEV
Pajero Sport
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double wishbone with coil spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Three-link rigid axle with coil spring
Spec
C10 REEV
Pajero Sport
CO2 Emissions
7 g/km
214 g/km
Spec
C10 REEV
Pajero Sport
Service Plan
5 years / 100,000 km
5 years / 90,000 km; 10,000 km intervals
Spec
C10 REEV
Pajero Sport
Ownership Role
comfort-focused flagship derivative
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
904990 ZAR
Pricing Role
comfort-focused flagship derivative
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
799900
904990
Starting Price Zar
799900
904990
Spec
C10 REEV
Pajero Sport
Warranty
5 years / 100,000 km
3 years / 100,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This C10 REEV and Pajero Sport 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 Pajero Sport 65.
Efficiency index: C10 REEV 75 vs Pajero Sport 49.
Safety-equipment index: C10 REEV 99 vs Pajero Sport 72.
Practicality index: C10 REEV 59 vs Pajero Sport 71.
Ownership-cover index: C10 REEV not separately scored vs Pajero Sport 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 9 points
C10 REEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Pajero Sport remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
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Evidence-index leader
C10 REEV
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
59/100
Pajero Sport
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
72/100
Practicality
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLeapmotor C10 REEV
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 65 pts for Pajero Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C10 REEV leads. However, Pajero Sport may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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