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The Leapmotor A10 has been revealed on the Guangzhou motor present in China, the place it should go on sale within the first half of 2026 because the model’s smallest SUV – and the compact electrical crossover can also be anticipated to be launched in markets outdoors China together with Australia, the place it could be badged because the B03X.
After issuing teaser photographs final week, Leapmotor has now revealed the A10 in full, claiming it delivers class-leading electrical automobile (EV) vary, versatile inside area, and “international high quality redefining what a compact SUV will be”.
At 4200mm lengthy, 1800mm broad and 1600mm excessive on a 2600mm-plus wheelbase, the A10 is 110mm shorter, 30mm narrower 75mm decrease than the BYD Atto 2 small electrical SUV launched in Australia this month with a beginning value of $31,990 earlier than on-road prices.
Stellantis Australia, the custodian of the Leapmotor model domestically, has not confirmed the A10 for launch Down Below, but when offered right here it might undercut the Atto 2 to change into the nation’s least expensive electrical SUV.
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The A10 was introduced with a battery-electric powertrain, however few technical particulars have been shared – apart from a claimed vary of as much as 500km on the CLTC measure, which equates to round 425km on the extra correct WLTP scale, because of an “ultra-high-density” lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery.
Leapmotor, which arrived in Australia in 2024, has beforehand launched its fashions initially as EVs, beginning with the Tesla Mannequin Y-sized C10 mid-size SUV, earlier than providing hybrid powertrains as a substitute.
In 2025, the C10 EV was joined by the C10 extended-range electrical automobile (EREV), whereas the smaller B10 was launched in September in EV guise with a EREV model formally confirmed for 2026.
The A10 could observe swimsuit, though no official particulars have been revealed about an EREV model of the pint-size SUV, nor affirmation for Australia with both powertrain.
Chinese language variations of the A10 will use LiDAR for his or her superior driver help programs (ADAS) comparable to autonomous emergency braking and lane holding capabilities, regardless of the know-how lately being dropped by Volvo.
Constructed on Leapmotor’s newest ‘LEAP’ chassis structure, the A10 is claimed to supply “door-to-door” ADAS tech, an “AI-powered cockpit”, and over-the-air software program updates “all through the automobile lifecycle”.
Exterior design options embody semi-hidden door handles, a floating roof, and a smile-shaped lighting signature, in addition to 18-inch alloy wheels and 6 vibrant paint colors.
Leapmotor says the A10 “targets rational clients in search of an inexpensive but premium second automobile for each day commutes, in addition to first-time EV patrons upgrading from ICE compacts with out compromising on security, area, or sensible know-how”.
Leapmotor is part-owned by international auto big Stellantis, which additionally controls Maserati, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Peugeot, amongst different auto manufacturers, and can proceed to increase the Leapmotor Australia lineup in 2026.
The Volkswagen Golf-sized B05 hatch, proven on the Munich motor present in Germany in September, has been confirmed for Australian showrooms within the second half of subsequent yr.
On the reverse finish of the worldwide Leapmotor lineup is the D19, a big electrical SUV which might rival the Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Kia EV9 if it made it to Australia.
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