The long-awaited Beijing Auto Show finally opened successfully, and the production version of the Leopard 8 under the Formula Leopard brand also officially ushered in its debut. As the second model of the Formula Leopard car, the Leopard 8 is positioned higher than the Leopard 5 and is built on the DMO super hybrid off-road platform. It is reported that the future price of the car may be in the range of 500,000 yuan, and it is expected to be completed in the third quarter.
From the design part first, the front face design of the production version of the Equation Leopard 8 highlights the concept of "Starship V-shaped surface", adopts the energy shield grille design, and the grille panel is blackened, and is connected with the headlights on both sides, widening the horizontal vision of the front face. The front bumper adopts a snap-in structure, butt locking, more stable and reliable, and the overall design is basically restored, which is highly recognizable.
The side of the body is simple and powerful, and the design of hidden door handles and black wheel arches adds to the dynamic and stable feeling of the vehicle. The underskirt is equipped with a rugged guard design, which is matched with the concave and convex wheel arch shape, highlighting the off-road temperament of the Leopard 8. In terms of body size, with a spare tire, the length, width and height of the Leopard 8 are about 5200/2000/1900mm, and the wheelbase reaches 2920mm, and the overall performance is quite impressive.
The tail design is also eye-catching, according to the official, the spare tire cover of the new car is inspired by planetary rings, making the vehicle more hard-core off-road style. The taillights also have a vertical design, with an internal matrix light source, which is highly recognizable when lit, while the raised design of the rear bumper provides more space for off-road performance.
In terms of interior, although no specific information has been released for the time being, it is foreseeable that the interior of this Leopard 8 production version will continue the design style of the Leopard 5. It is expected to be equipped with a 12.3-inch LCD instrument + 15.6-inch 2.5K central control screen, a four-spoke steering wheel, a co-pilot entertainment screen, an AR-HUD head-up display, a compressor refrigerator with cold and warm refrigerators, and an electric suction door in the trunk to provide passengers with a comfortable and convenient driving experience.
In terms of power, the production version of the Formula Leopard Leopard 8 will be equipped with a DMO super hybrid system composed of a 2.0T high-power engine and an electric motor, and the comprehensive system power is expected to exceed 500kW, while achieving relatively low fuel consumption. In addition, thanks to the Yunlin-P active hydraulic body control system, the Leopard 8 has a good performance in off-road performance and driving comfort.
However, despite the excellent performance of the Formula Leopard Leopard 8 production version in terms of exterior design and power performance, it is expected to be priced in the 500,000 yuan range, making its direct competitors not only the tank series models in the same price range, but also face the challenge of the higher-end luxury off-road vehicle market. At the same time, the fact that the specific parameter information has not yet been released also adds to the uncertainty of consumers' performance performance.
But even so, the Leopard 8 still provides consumers with a new choice of off-road ability and luxury experience. However, in the face of a highly competitive market and price-sensitive consumers, it remains to be seen how the market will perform in the future.
Editor/Sugeng