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Leapmotor, a Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer, debuts at the Beijing Auto Show 2024 with the announcement of a pre-sale event for its flagship C16 SUV, a medium to large six-seater model designed to meet a variety of family travel demands.
Pre-sale Details
The much-anticipated introduction of C16 allows potential purchasers to make a 1,000-yuan deposit and receive a 5,000-yuan pre-sale discount on the final purchase price. The top-spec C16 model is reasonably priced at less than 200,000 yuan.
Tech-Savvy and Comfort-Oriented Design
The C16 SUV, the flagship model of Leapmotor's LEAP 3.0 technology architecture, offers a seamless marriage of an MPV's look and an SUV's robust features. With a space utilization rate of up to 67%, the C16 maximizes internal space and comfort.
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CTC 2.0 (Cell-to-Chassis) technology is used in the design to guarantee the battery management module is seamlessly integrated into the battery pack, resulting in a significant gain in internal height space and a level floor design. The C16 also features a 15.6-inch high-definition rear-seat ceiling screen that can be used for a variety of leisure activities.
Furthermore, it boasts Leapmotor's superior 21-speaker luxury sound system with 7.1.4 channels, which provides an immersive music experience. Other notable features include a new edition of the LEAP operating system, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip, a 14.6-inch 2.5K high-definition central control panel, advanced driving assistance systems with LiDAR and OrinX, a panoramic sunroof, and an electronic tailgate.
Power and Efficiency
The C16 debuts Leapmotor's all-domain 800V high-voltage silicon carbide platform, which includes variants with range-extended electric and battery-electric powertrains. This results in outstanding charging efficiency, with the battery capacity increasing from 30% to 80% in just 15 minutes.
Leapmotor's Impact on the Auto Show
Beyond the C16, Leapmotor displayed their entire product line at the Beijing Auto Show 2024, blending the experience of technological marvels with Beijing's colorful culture.
The pre-sales launch is another milestone in Leapmotor's journey to revolutionize the domestic SUV market with its high-tech, high-value offerings. The C16 SUV's popularity, with over 11,950 units ordered within 24 hours of pre-sale, marks another success story for Leapmotor.
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