At the 2024 Beijing Auto Show, the Formula Leopard Leopard 5 launched a new model, the Leopard 5 Yun Yuan Luxury Edition, priced at 329,800. So far, there are a total of 4 models on sale under the Leopard 5, with a price range of 289,800-352,800. Based on BYD's new DMO super hybrid off-road platform, the Leopard 5 is positioned as a mid-size SUV, adopts a non-load-bearing body structure, is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system composed of a 1.5T engine + dual motors, and has intelligent three locks, Yunnan-P intelligent hydraulic body control system, etc., with excellent off-road performance. Next, let's analyze which car is more worth buying.
The Leopard 5 has a very tough silhouette, with a flat design style on the front face, and the headlights are connected to the split grille, and they all adopt a rectangular design, which looks very angular. The shape of the front bumper is slightly complex, with the addition of a tow hook and armor-style front guard, giving it a powerful aura. The side body adopts a square box shape, with a straight roof, raised wheel arches, wide black surrounds, and irregular waistline, all of which show its hard-core temperament. The rear is designed with red vertical taillights, and the external spare tire, which symbolizes its off-road positioning, is not absent. The rear surround is adorned with silver skid panels, and there are four anchor points at the front and rear, which can be used from any angle if you are trapped or rescued off-road.
The interior of the Leopard 5 is heavily covered with leather or suede materials, highlighting the luxurious cabin texture. Equipped with a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument, a 15.6-inch 2.5K central control screen and a 12.3-inch co-driver entertainment screen, equipped with the FiLink ecosystem, it supports four-tone voice recognition, continuous voice recognition, visible to speak, face recognition, AutoNavi map navigation, OTA upgrade, app store download, etc., with a high degree of intelligence. The mid-to-high-end models are also equipped with a 50-inch head-up display, which can project navigation, driving assistance and other information on the front windshield, so that the driver can view the driving information without shifting his gaze, improving driving safety.
The Leopard 5 is equipped with Fipilot driver assistance system, including ILCA lever lane change, TJA traffic jam assist system, ICC intelligent navigation system, LCA parallel assist system, BSD blind spot monitoring system, front and rear collision warning, APA full-scene automatic parking and other driving assistance functions, effectively improving driving safety and convenience.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the Leopard 5 are 4890/1970/1920mm, and the wheelbase is 2800mm, so the front and rear passengers can get ample riding space. The seat is wide and thick, which can fit the human body well and effectively alleviate the fatigue of long-distance riding, such as seat heating, ventilation and massage functions are readily available, and the riding comfort is guaranteed. In addition, it also offers Devialet audio, in-car fragrance devices, on-board refrigerators and refrigerators, multi-color ambient lighting, and panoramic sunroofs to enhance the comfortable atmosphere.
In terms of power, the Leopard 5 is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system composed of a 1.5T engine + dual motors, of which the 1.5T engine has a maximum power of 143kW and a maximum torque of 273Nm, and the dual motors have a total power of 485kW and a total torque of 760Nm. Paired with a 31.8 kWh battery pack, the CLTC has an all-electric range of 125 km and a comprehensive range of 1,200 km. It supports 100kW DC fast charging, which only takes 16 minutes to charge from 30% to 80%, and also supports 6kW high-power external discharge and V2V vehicle-to-vehicle discharge rescue function.
The Leopard 5 adopts front and rear double wishbone independent suspension, equipped with front and rear electronic differential locks + energy locks, supports low-speed four-wheel drive (4L) and Leopard U-turn mode, and can adapt to the driving needs of various road conditions. The Yunlin Luxury Edition and the Yunlin Flagship Edition are also equipped with the Yunlin-P intelligent hydraulic body control system, with a maximum suspension adjustment stroke of 140mm, a maximum ground clearance of 310mm, and a maximum wading depth of 790mm, which has achieved better passability.
How to choose?
Discovery Edition
The price is 289,800
Recommended Index: ★★★★
Yun Yuan Deluxe Edition
The price is 329,800
Recommendation index: ★★★★★
The Discovery Edition is the entry-level model of the Leopard 5, and the whole series comes standard with 11 airbags, FiLink ecosystem, and Fipilot driving assistance system, which can be said to give satisfactory performance in the safety configuration, driving assistance functions, and in-vehicle system that consumers care about. In addition, it also has electric adjustment/heating/ventilation of the front seats, heated rear seats, 16-speaker Devialet audio, in-car fragrance device, car air purifier, negative ion generator, air quality monitoring and other comfort-enhancing configurations.
The new Yunlin luxury version is almost the same as the exploration version in terms of configuration, the difference is that the new Yunlin luxury version of the Yunlin-P intelligent hydraulic body control system, through adaptive height adjustment, damping adjustment, four-wheel linkage adjustment, can achieve extreme escape, camping leveling, convenient access and other functions, but also has urban driving multi-level damping adjustment function, to further improve ride comfort and driving stability, is our main model.
Pilot Edition
The price is 309,800
Recommended Index: ★★★★
The pilot version increases the price of the exploration version by 20,000 yuan, and is equipped with a new electric suction tailgate, a 12.3-inch co-pilot entertainment screen, a 50-inch HUD head-up display, leather seats, co-pilot's lumbar support adjustment, front seat massage, front seat headrest audio, car heating refrigerator, etc., consumers with high comfort requirements can choose it.
Yun Yuan Ultimate
The price is 352,800
Recommended Index: ★★★
As the top model, the price of the Yunlin flagship version has exceeded 350,000 yuan, and it is equipped with a new UWB digital key, electric vehicle side steps, leather/suede hybrid seats, and Yunlin-P intelligent hydraulic body control system, which can be selected if you have a sufficient budget.
Among the 4 models launched by the Leopard 5, we focus on recommending the new Yunlin luxury model, the biggest highlight of this car is the addition of the Yunlin-P intelligent hydraulic body control system, which can realize the dynamic adjustment of body height, stiffness and damping to meet different road conditions and driving needs. In terms of configuration, it provides 11 airbags, FiLink ecosystem, Fipilot driver assistance system, automatic parking position, remote parking, electric adjustment/heating/ventilation of the front seats, rear seat heating, 16-speaker Devialet audio, in-car fragrance device, etc., the performance of safety, comfort and intelligence is satisfactory, and it is worth recommending.