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fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Leapmotor C10 REEV vs Renault Triber Express III: the short answer
C10 REEV has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triber Express III.
Triber Express III starts ZAR 509,901 cheaperC10 REEV from ZAR 759,900 · Triber Express III from ZAR 249,999
Five key differences
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Specification
C10 REEV
Triber Express III
Maximum Power
C10 REEV158 kW
Triber Express III53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
C10 REEV320 Nm
Triber Express III96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size
C10 REEV1500 cc
Triber Express III999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
C10 REEV17.0 km/l
Triber Express III18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
C10 REEV180 mm
Triber Express III182 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Leapmotor C10 REEV
Design
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
C10 REEV
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Triber Express III
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
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Triber Express III
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
C10 REEV
Triber Express III
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
First-generation Leapmotor C10 range-extended electric SUV
Third-generation South African Triber Express light commercial vehicle, announced 10 April 2026 and retailed separately from the preceding Triber Express generation
Facelift History
The C10 REEV launched in South Africa in October 2025 as Leapmotor's first local model.
New Express III generation with updated exterior, digital cluster, eight-inch connected touchscreen and standard reversing camera
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Panel Van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
D-segment family SUV
Light Commercial Vehicle
Tare Mass Kg
1980 kg
926 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Panel Van
Spec
C10 REEV
Triber Express III
Length
4739 mm
3990 mm
Width
1900 mm
1739 mm
Height
1680 mm
1662 mm
Wheelbase
2825 mm
2636 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
182 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
160 mm
182 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
400 l
1500 l
Kerb Weight
1980 kg
926 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2425 kg
1522 kg
Payload Capacity
445 kg
542 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.0 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
970 mm
Rear Headroom
985 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1028 mm
Rear Legroom
950 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
C10 REEV
Triber Express III
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Manual
Power Windows
One-touch with anti-pinch
Front
Keyless Entry
Standard
Remote
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Applicable
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1375 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Manual
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
C10 REEV
Triber Express III
Engine
Range-extender plug-in hybrid powertrain
1.0-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
BR10
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Series Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
999 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
12
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
72.2 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
81.3 mm
Maximum Power
158 kW
53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
96 Nm @ 3500 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
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
171 km/h
140 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.5 sec
17.4 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
20.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
No
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
57.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
103.7 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
Triber Express III
Gearbox
Single-speed electric reduction gear
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Rear motor, rear-wheel drive
Front Engine, Front-Wheel Drive
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
4.73:1
Number of Gears
1
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Single Plate Dry
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Floor-Mounted Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Front-Wheel Drive
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
Manual
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
5
Spec
C10 REEV
Triber Express III
Claimed Mileage
17.0 km/l
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
14.5 km/l
14.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
21.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Automatic range-extender generator management
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
17.0 km/l
18.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS2
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC fast charging
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
50
40
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
Triber Express III
Airbags
7
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes - front seats
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C10 REEV
Triber Express III
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
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
Rear Camera
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
Not Available
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
Triber Express III
Seat Material
Silicone leather
Fabric
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leatherette
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way power
Manual
Seat Trim
Silicone leather
Dual-Tone Fabric
Spec
C10 REEV
Triber Express III
Infotainment System
14.6-inch central touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
Standard
USB Ports
4
Standard
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch
8-inch
Over-the-air Updates
Standard
-
Touchscreen
14.6-inch
8-inch
Spec
C10 REEV
Triber Express III
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
Ice Cool White, Moonlight Silver, Stealth Black, Cedar Brown, Zanskar Blue
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Spec
C10 REEV
Triber Express III
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
-
Ground Clearance Min
180 mm
-
Spec
C10 REEV
Triber Express III
Tyre Size
245/45 R20
165/80 R14
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Full-Size
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch
14-inch
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Manual
Spec
C10 REEV
Triber Express III
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Spec
C10 REEV
Triber Express III
CO2 Emissions
7 g/km
131 g/km
Spec
C10 REEV
Triber Express III
Service Plan
5 years / 100,000 km
2 years / 30000 km
Spec
C10 REEV
Triber Express III
Ownership Role
comfort-focused flagship derivative
factory-listed roof-rack derivative
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
261999 ZAR
Pricing Role
comfort-focused flagship derivative
top
Starting Price
799900
261999
Starting Price Zar
799900
261999
Spec
C10 REEV
Triber Express III
Warranty
5 years / 100,000 km
5 years / 150000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This C10 REEV and Triber Express III 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 Triber Express III 23.
Efficiency index: C10 REEV 75 vs Triber Express III 69.
Safety-equipment index: C10 REEV 99 vs Triber Express III 32.
Practicality index: C10 REEV 59 vs Triber Express III 64.
Ownership-cover index: C10 REEV not separately scored vs Triber Express III 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 29 points
C10 REEV has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triber Express III.
Large 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
Triber Express III
Performance
23/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLeapmotor C10 REEV
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 45 pts for Triber Express III
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C10 REEV leads. However, Triber Express III may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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