On April 19, we obtained part of the configuration information of its large SUV - Leopard 8 (parameter | inquiry) from Formula Leopard. The new car has been unveiled and officially unveiled to consumers at the Beijing Auto Show, which opened on April 25. It is understood that this car was born on the DMO super hybrid off-road platform, equipped with a 2.0T high-power engine, equipped with Yunnan-P active hydraulic body control system and Eye of the Gods high-end intelligent driving assistance system, and will support urban and high-speed NOA in the future. It is also available in 6-seat and 7-seat versions for consumers to choose from. It is worth mentioning that the car may be priced in the 500,000 range in the future, and is expected to be launched in the third quarter. At the same time, with the launch of the new car, it will form a "358 group" with the Leopard 3 and Leopard 5 to meet the different needs of consumers and improve the brand's sales performance.
According to the official, the design of the Leopard 8 is inspired by the future universe, drawing inspiration from the sturdy and all-powerful "starship" delivery system to create the "future starship aesthetics". In detail, the interior of the large grille is trimmed with three chrome panels, the headlights on both sides are connected to the grille, and the center of the bonnet is visibly recessed to enhance the sense of power. At the same time, the bumper of the Leopard 8 continues to use the family-style lock element to enhance the sense of power.
From the side of the car, the water tangent line that extends from the hood and the floating roof take into account the occupants' vision, and the window ratio is controlled at 3:1, which is combined with the wide body and strong shoulders, which is muscular. At the rear, the Leopard 8's wrap-around spare tire cover design is inspired by planetary rings and features chic taillight clusters on both sides, making it more recognizable.
According to reports, in terms of body size, the Formula Leopard Leopard 8 is about 5200mm long (with spare tire), about 2000mm wide, over 1900mm high, and has a wheelbase of 2920mm, positioning it as a large SUV. In terms of power, the new car adopts the DMO off-road platform, which continues to continue the four core configurations of off-road, balancing power, fuel consumption, safety and comfort. At present, the official has not released specific parameter information, and we will follow up further in the future.