Leapmotor B03X

The B03X is built for people who live in a town or city but still want the upright seating and load space of a crossover. It is 4.27 metres long with a turning radius of 5 metres, and Leapmotor puts effort into using that space: 33 storage compartments, Magic Seats whose cushions lift up for extra height, and a waterproof, washable hidden storage area called the GigaBox.

Batteries, performance and charging

There are two batteries, both with front-wheel drive. The Pro has 39.8 kWh and 100 kW peak DC charging, and the ProMax has 53.0 kWh and 133 kW. Leapmotor quotes 0 to 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds for both, with 177 hp on the Pro and 198 hp on the ProMax. Consumption is listed at 15.5 kWh per 100 km on the Pro and 15.3 kWh per 100 km on the ProMax. A 10 to 80 percent charge takes 21 minutes on either battery.

Space and trims

The boot holds 405 litres in normal use and up to 510 litres using the GigaBox, with a load length of up to 2.53 metres. Life has 18 inch wheels (steel on the Life ProMax), LED headlights, roof rails, semi-hidden door handles, a 14.6 inch 2.5K central screen, an 8.8 inch digital cluster, six speakers and smartphone mirroring. Design adds eco-leather seats, a six-way electric driver seat, heated front seats and steering wheel, front parking sensors, a 360 degree camera, ambient lighting and a 12 speaker system.

Safety and software

Seven airbags are fitted and Leapmotor lists 17 driver-assistance functions, including adaptive cruise control, lane centering, blind spot detection and traffic jam assist. The car runs LEAP OS 4.0 with over-the-air updates and a voice assistant for climate, windows and navigation. The Leapmotor App serves as a remote control and digital key. The battery warranty is up to 8 years or 160,000 km.

Key facts

• Batteries: 39.8 kWh (Pro) or 53.0 kWh (ProMax)
• Power: 177 hp (Pro), 198 hp (ProMax); 0 to 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds
• DC charging: up to 100 kW (Pro) or 133 kW (ProMax), 10 to 80 percent in 21 minutes
• Boot: 405 litres, up to 510 litres with the GigaBox
• Length: 4.27 m
• Airbags: 7