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C10 REEV
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T1 i-DM
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Spec
C10 REEV
T1 i-DM
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
First-generation Leapmotor C10 range-extended electric SUV
Current local listing
Facelift History
The C10 REEV launched in South Africa in October 2025 as Leapmotor's first local model.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
D-segment family SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1980 kg
2048 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
3948 kg
Spec
C10 REEV
T1 i-DM
Length
4739 mm
4705 mm
Width
1900 mm
1967 mm
Height
1680 mm
1843 mm
Wheelbase
2825 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
160 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
400 l
574 l
Kerb Weight
1980 kg
2048 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2425 kg
2348 kg
Payload Capacity
445 kg
300 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1600 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
5.7 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
985 mm
1010 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
950 mm
930 mm
Spec
C10 REEV
T1 i-DM
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
One-touch with anti-pinch
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
50W
Sunroof
Panoramic
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1375 l
1455 l
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Dual-zone climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Engine Warranty
-
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
1.1
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
C10 REEV
T1 i-DM
Engine
Range-extender plug-in hybrid powertrain
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SQRH4J15
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Series Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
72 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
92 mm
Maximum Power
158 kW
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
250 kW
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
530 Nm
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
RWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
171 km/h
180 km/h
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
125 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
265 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
28.4 kWh
18.4 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Officially Disclosed
100 km
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
65 kW
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
180 min (30-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
27 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C10 REEV
T1 i-DM
Gearbox
Single-speed electric reduction gear
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
2WD
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
9.07:1
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
RWD
2WD
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 Applicable
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
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
Not Applicable
Spec
C10 REEV
T1 i-DM
Claimed Mileage
17.0 km/l
90.9 km/l
City Mileage
14.5 km/l
74.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
105.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Automatic range-extender generator management
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
17.0 km/l
90.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS2
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC fast charging
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
50
70
Combined Driving Range
970
1200
Electric Consumption
19.8 kWh/100 km
21
Range Real World Highway
820 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
900 km
Not Applicable
Spec
C10 REEV
T1 i-DM
Airbags
7
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes - front seats
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
C10 REEV
T1 i-DM
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
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
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
C10 REEV
T1 i-DM
Seat Material
Silicone leather
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Front seats
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Multi
Steering Wheel Material
Leatherette
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way power
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Seat Trim
Silicone leather
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Spec
C10 REEV
T1 i-DM
Infotainment System
14.6-inch central touchscreen
15.6-inch
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
12
9 Sony speakers
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
10.25-inch
USB Ports
4
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch
15.6-inch
Over-the-air Updates
Standard
-
Touchscreen
14.6-inch
15.6-inch
Spec
C10 REEV
T1 i-DM
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
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Headlight Type
Standard
Yes
Spec
C10 REEV
T1 i-DM
Approach Angle
19.0 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
24.0 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
400 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
No
Not Available
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
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
180 mm
190 mm
Underbody Protection
-
Metal guard plate for front compartment
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Spec
C10 REEV
T1 i-DM
Tyre Size
245/45 R20
235/60 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch
19
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
-
Alloy
Spec
C10 REEV
T1 i-DM
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link independent suspension
Front Track Width
-
1690 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1700 mm
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
C10 REEV
T1 i-DM
CO2 Emissions
7 g/km
25 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Hybrid
Spec
C10 REEV
T1 i-DM
Service Plan
5 years / 100,000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Battery Warranty
-
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
Spec
C10 REEV
T1 i-DM
Ownership Role
comfort-focused flagship derivative
South Africa market model
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
689900 ZAR
Pricing Role
comfort-focused flagship derivative
flagship
Starting Price
799900
689900
Starting Price Zar
799900
689900
Spec
C10 REEV
T1 i-DM
Warranty
5 years / 100,000 km
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
Basic Warranty
5 years / 100,000 km
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
In depth: how these cars differ
This C10 REEV and T1 i-DM 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 T1 i-DM 41.
Efficiency index: C10 REEV 75 vs T1 i-DM 98.
Safety-equipment index: C10 REEV 99 vs T1 i-DM 93.
Practicality index: C10 REEV 59 vs T1 i-DM 66.
Ownership-cover index: C10 REEV not separately scored vs T1 i-DM 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 2 points
C10 REEV and T1 i-DM 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
T1 i-DM
Performance
41/100
Efficiency
98/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
66/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLeapmotor C10 REEV
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 72 pts for T1 i-DM
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C10 REEV leads. However, T1 i-DM may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
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