If you have a budget of 15 to 200,000 yuan and want to pick a mid-size SUV with an extended range, it is not easy to choose, because there are really not many options in this price range. After all, at this level, there are more factors to consider. But there is such a brand, but it does not take the usual path, and has launched two products at once in this market segment, which are the two brothers C10 and C11 of Leap.
In 2023, the monthly delivery volume of Leapmotor C11 will exceed the 10,000 mark, with a cumulative sales volume of more than 160,000 units, ranking first among new energy models in the same class. And today's protagonist is the new Leap C11. The Leapmotor C11 has range extension and pure electric options, and we tested the extended range version this time.
The appearance has not changed much, and it is solid and reliable
The appearance of the new Leapmotor C11 has not changed much compared to the old model. In this era when everyone is pursuing a sense of technology and the future, the design of Leap C11 looks relatively stable, and it can be said that it is taking a low-key route. Compared with the more radical feeling of other new energy vehicles, it has more of a simple and low-key temperament, giving people a sense of down-to-earth and reliable.
The new Leapmotor C11 adopts the "four-leaf clover" central integrated electronic and electrical architecture, which not only improves the bandwidth of data transmission, but also reduces the number of wiring harnesses of the whole vehicle, which is a major trend in the future development of automobiles. The open front grille at the front of the vehicle can be recognized at a glance as a new energy vehicle, and with the through-type design below, as well as the full LED headlight cluster equipped with various mainstream functions, the overall look is both stylish and full of technology.
The side design of the Leapmotor C11 is very three-dimensional, with a dynamic waistline design, and the lines of the roof and tail are full and rounded, looking very powerful. The body size of the new car is 4780/1905/1675mm in length, width and height, and the wheelbase is 2930mm.
The premium version and the smart driving version of the extended-range model are equipped with 255/45 R20 tires, which is really large in the same class, and it also matches the body. The tires are Hankook's Ventus S1 evo3 ev, which is priced at around 1,100 yuan.
The charging port for new cars is located at the rear right of the vehicle. Under fast charging, the charging time from 30-80% is 30 minutes, and the external discharge power is 3.3kW, which can cope well with outdoor camping scenes.
The rear of the new car is full of atmosphere, equipped with through-type taillights and taillights, which widens the visual effect of the tail while increasing the sense of science and technology, in addition, the lower part is also equipped with a hidden tail design, and the tail mark is still zero-run C11.
The interior upgrade comes standard with the 9295 chip
The interior upgrade of Leapmotor C11 can be described as full of highlights, especially the center console adopts three large screens arranged horizontally, with dimensions of 10.25 inches, 14.6 inches and 10.25 inches, such a design is not only full of science and technology, but also has high practicality. Coupled with the two-spoke steering wheel and oval air conditioning vents, the entire interior is designed in a unique style that is instantly memorable.
The three large screens are still the standard configuration now, especially the screen of the center console, the size has been upgraded to 14.6 inches, which looks more atmospheric. Moreover, it is also equipped with the most advanced 5nm Snapdragon 8295 chip at present, which is rare in cars of the same level. Compared with the previous 8155 chip, the 8295 chip has been improved several times in computing power and 3D rendering performance, which can make the intelligent interaction experience of the whole car more smooth and efficient.
10.25Inch co-pilot entertainment screen,You can play videos and songs,You can also push the target navigation to the central control screen,It is worth mentioning that,The resolution of this screen has reached1920*720,It is also in the forefront of the same level of models。
Voice assistants have also been optimized, such as voice recognition, continuous voice commands, and visible to speak.
In terms of practicality, the car is equipped with a 15W wireless charging function for mobile phones, and multiple USB ports are also provided, so that it is much more convenient to charge mobile phones.
The front seats are equipped with automatic heating and automatic ventilation, the main driver supports 6-way electric adjustment, the co-driver supports 4-way electric adjustment, and the front row of the model we tested also has an 8-point SPA massage.
The rear seats are very wide, and the support is also good, you will not feel tired at all for long-distance rides, and the rear seats also have a seat heating function, which is still very friendly to rear passengers in winter.
Personally, I particularly like the frameless door design of the Leapmotor C11, which used to be a high-end configuration that was only available on a few models, and it feels particularly cool. In addition, the front row is equipped with double-layer laminated glass, which makes the interior quieter and more comfortable to drive.
In addition, the door panel storage slots on both sides of the front row have also been cleverly designed: without affecting the water bottle, a cover plate has been added, which is not only more practical, but also makes the car feel more private. So the hostess of the house should be careful, your husband may hide his private money underneath.
Ease of handling and stable suspension
In terms of power, the extended-range version of the model we tested this time is a 1.5L extended-range engine with a maximum power of 70kW, driven by a single motor for the rear, with a maximum power of 200kW and a peak torque of 360N·m.
In terms of battery packs, it is equipped with 30.1 kWh and 43.74 kWh battery packs depending on the configuration, and the premium version of the model we tested this time has a pure electric range of 300 km in the CLTC mode and a combined range of 1,210 km.
At the level of driving experience, 300km of pure electric range, if you buy a car, you can use it as a pure electric model to drive, 300km can basically cover the commute on weekdays in first- and second-tier cities, and can be charged once a week.
We also did a simple pure electric test of the test drive vehicle this time, and after driving 38km in pure electric mode on national highways and mountain sections, the pure electric mileage showed that it dropped 36km, and the achievement rate was 105.6%, which is still very good. It should be noted here that due to the suitable temperature outside the car, we only turn on the air conditioning and ventilation mode, so you can refer to this achievement rate according to your own car environment.
Most of the time you'll feel like you're driving an electric car. Because of the characteristics of the electric motor, it can give you a particularly smooth and relaxed driving feeling, whether starting from a standstill or overtaking at medium and high speeds.
The car's acceleration and smoothness are excellent. Driving this car in everyday comfort mode, you won't feel that particularly sharp acceleration. Even if you press the accelerator pedal a little deeply, its acceleration response will not be too abrupt and will not make the people in the car feel uncomfortable. This family-oriented comfort tuning allows the car to accelerate very linearly, which is definitely commendable in everyday driving.
Once switched to sport mode, the driving experience of the Leapmotor C11 will change significantly. First of all, you'll feel the feedback from the accelerator pedal become more calm, which means you can control your acceleration more precisely. At the same time, the steering system becomes tighter and more responsive, so that it can better match your driving intentions, so that you can be comfortable when you need to respond quickly, such as overtaking or entering a corner quickly.
The braking foot feel of Leap C11 is very linear, the void position is very small, you can get the desired braking force by changing the strength of the brakes, this design can control the speed of the car more accurately, especially when following the car in the city, it can more easily cope with the stop-and-go road conditions, reduce driving fatigue.
As a mid-size SUV with frameless doors, the performance of the Leapmotor C11 in terms of sound insulation and noise reduction is decent, reaching the average level of models in the same class. In daily driving, the noise generated by the motor is well isolated, and the interior of the car is kept relatively quiet.
However, when switching to fuel priority mode and starting the 1.5-liter engine, the noise coming into the car is more noticeable. In addition, there is also a certain increase in wind noise at high speeds. But overall, the Leapmotor C11 does a decent job of controlling noise, which is in line with the general standards of models in this class.
The suspension system is a highlight of the new Leap C11, which adopts the design of the front double wishbone and the rear five-link, which is usually used by more than 300,000 models in the era of fuel vehicles, which shows that Leap has put a lot of effort into the chassis of the C11.
During driving, the chassis of this car is able to handle small bumps in the road very well, showing good toughness. Compared to the front row, the rear seat will have a slightly worse riding experience. When sitting in the back, you can still feel that the rear suspension doesn't handle some small bumps very thoroughly, especially when driving on gravel roads. But for a family SUV, who would often drive on gravel roads.
Write at the end
The new Leapmotor C11 has been optimized in terms of intelligent cockpit and is equipped with a new 8295 chip, which makes the use experience of the entire car machine system to a higher level. In everyday driving, its suspension provides both good support and good comfort, especially when dealing with bumps in the road, and the shock absorption is satisfactory.
In general, Leapmotor C11 is a model worth recommending in this price range, whether it is from the perspective of intelligent technology, driving experience or cost performance.