{"id":2244,"date":"2025-07-17T13:35:58","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T03:35:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/?p=2244"},"modified":"2025-07-17T13:53:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T03:53:45","slug":"review-2025-leapmotor-c10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-leapmotor-c10\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: 2025 LEAPMOTOR C10"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Leapmotor\u2019s first foray into Australia, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/leapmotor-c10\"><strong data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"92\">2025 LEAPMOTOR C10<\/strong><\/a>, looks terrific on paper: mid-size SUV space, headline-grabbing price and the backing of Stellantis. A stroll around it reveals confident styling, flush door handles and a panoramic roof that would make a Tesla blush. Yet the real story begins once you press the start button, sorry, tap the inconsistent NFC key card, and discover a cabin run almost entirely from one 14.6-inch screen. In other words, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/leapmotor-c10\"><strong>C10<\/strong><\/a> is an intriguing new player in the fast-growing world of <strong data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"585\">2025 electric vehicles<\/strong>, but it is not without quirks.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1004\">Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n<h4 data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1015\">Pros<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1058\">Attractive exterior and roomy interior<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1098\">Generous standard kit for the money<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1153\">Seven-year\/160,000 km warranty gives peace of mind<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1165\"><\/h4>\n<h4 data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1165\">Cons<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1275\">No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto; the built-in nav is no substitute<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1386\">Fidgety driver-assist alerts that chime like a poker machine on tilt<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1449\">Slow 84 kW DC charging means coffee stops are not optional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1479\">How Much Does It Cost?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1791\">Sticker shock is usually bad; here it is pleasantly good. The <strong data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1565\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/leapmotor-c10\">LEAPMOTOR C10<\/a> price<\/strong> list starts at <strong data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1592\">$45,888<\/strong> for the Style and <strong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1622\">$49,888<\/strong> for the Design, both before on-road costs. A current nationwide drive-away deal trims those to $47,500 and $51,500 respectively.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1820\">Features and Benefits<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"2260\">Even the base Style variant bundles LED lighting, a 10.25-inch driver display, 18-inch alloys, dual-zone climate with heat-pump, one-pedal driving, a 12-speaker audio system and that vast sunroof. Move to the Design and you gain 20-inch wheels, ventilated seats, ambient lighting and a hands-free tailgate. In short, the <strong data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2168\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/leapmotor-c10\">LEAPMOTOR C10<\/a> features<\/strong> list is long enough to embarrass some dearer rivals, reinforcing its \u201cvalue first\u201d pitch.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2561\">Under the skin sits a single rear-motor good for 160 kW and 320 Nm, fed by a 69.9 kWh battery. Official range is 420 km, but local testing on mixed roads suggests closer to 360 km when driven briskly, still adequate for the weekly commute with charge to spare.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2575\">Safety<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2932\">A five-star ANCAP rating is reassuring, as is the catalogue of 17 active driver-assist systems. The trouble is their calibration: lane centring can tug the wheel like an overeager dance partner and speed-sign recognition scolds you for creeping one kilometre over the limit. Yes, safety counts, but so does serenity.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"2953\">Running Costs<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2954\" data-end=\"3344\">Leapmotor pegs service intervals at 24 months\/30,000 km and publishes a capped-price schedule that averages roughly $230 a visit, beating most petrol rivals. Add in cheap overnight charging, about eight dollars to \u201cfill\u201d at typical off-peak rates, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/leapmotor-c10\"><strong>C10<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s day-to-day maths stays friendly, even if charge time (10-80 percent in 38 minutes on a 100 kW public charger) asks for patience.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3346\" data-end=\"3381\">Comparison To Its Competitors<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3952\"><strong>Tesla Model Y<\/strong> dominates sales, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/kia-ev5\"><strong>Kia EV5<\/strong><\/a> is knocking loudly, and emerging Chinese alternatives like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/deepal-s07\"><strong>Deepal S07<\/strong><\/a> hover in the wings. Against them the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/leapmotor-c10\"><strong>C10<\/strong><\/a> wins on sticker price and interior room but loses on charging speed, brand recognition and infotainment polish. Rivals also let you mirror your phone without resorting to Spotify on the car\u2019s native app store. For buyers who favour pure value and can forgive software foibles, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/leapmotor-c10\"><strong>C10<\/strong><\/a> stays tempting; tech-focused drivers may steer toward the more mature Koreans or Americans.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3952\">2025 LEAPMOTOR C10 Review: Budget EV SUV With Big Features<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Leapmotor C10 2025 review: Is this cut-price Tesla Model Y rival the best new electric SUV to buy?\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/np8GDTOv-no?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3954\" data-end=\"3970\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3971\" data-end=\"4380\">The <strong data-start=\"3975\" data-end=\"4004\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/leapmotor-c10\">2025 LEAPMOTOR C10<\/a> review<\/strong> boils down to one question: can you overlook the quirks? If you crave affordable electric mobility, a capacious cabin and a feature sheet longer than a tax return, the answer might be yes. If slick user experience and fast charging rank higher, keep shopping. Either way, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/leapmotor-c10\"><strong>C10<\/strong><\/a> proves the electric bargain war is heating up, and that is good news for Australian motorists.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4382\" data-end=\"4404\">Rating: 6.5\/10<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4405\" data-end=\"4677\">The <strong data-start=\"4523\" data-end=\"4560\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/leapmotor-c10\">2025 LEAPMOTOR C10<\/a> specifications<\/strong> promise plenty, and the value is undeniable, yet the execution still feels one software update short of brilliant.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leapmotor\u2019s first foray into Australia, the 2025 LEAPMOTOR C10, looks terrific on paper: mid-size SUV space, headline-grabbing price and the backing of Stellantis. A stroll around it reveals confident styling, flush door handles and a panoramic roof that would make a Tesla blush. Yet the real story begins once you press the start button, sorry,&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-leapmotor-c10\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Review: 2025 LEAPMOTOR C10<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2245,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,2,5],"tags":[2130,2126,2127,2128,2131,2129],"class_list":["post-2244","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-best-cars-to-buy","category-buying-your-new-car","category-choosing-the-right-car","tag-2025-electric-vehicles","tag-2025-leapmotor-c10","tag-2025-leapmotor-c10-specifications","tag-leapmotor-c10-features","tag-leapmotor-c10-price","tag-leapmotor-c10-review","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2244","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2244"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2244\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2309,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2244\/revisions\/2309"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2245"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2244"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2244"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2244"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}