The C10 should perform well in Euro NCAP’s safety assist category. It’s very well-equipped with 17 driver-assistance functions including advanced emergency braking, lane keeping, blind spot detection, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, rear cross alert and adaptive cruise control. Most of these systems work pretty seamlessly, but the driver-attention assist is far too intrusive, and can send an alert right in the middle of the central touchscreen.
As it’s such a big car, there’s help with parking in the form of front and rear parking sensors, coupled with a 360-degree camera as standard.
Reliability is a bit of an unknown, because the first Leapmotor cars are yet to arrive in the UK. With Stellantis backing, we would hope that any potential issues will be addressed as promptly as is the case from the more established brands in the group. We found build quality to be solid throughout the C10, especially inside, where everything felt properly constructed and built to last.
The C10 gets a four-year, 60,000-mile warranty with an eight-year, 100,000-mile warranty for the battery. Leapmotor also claims the C10’s battery has an expected lifespan of more than 372,000 miles.
Leapmotor C10 alternatives
At just over £36,000, Leapmotor has priced the C10 incredibly keenly. Most rivals sit above the £40,000 mark and generally don’t get as much kit as standard. The Skoda Enyaq is the C10’s closest competitor thanks to the Czech car’s new ‘50’ trim level, which costs just under £37,000 and offers a respectable 234-mile range.
The C10 will be the flagship Leapmotor in the UK for now, although the brand has hinted an E-segment SUV will arrive before the end of the decade. The upcoming B10 electric SUV, which uses a completely new platform, will sit beneath the C10.
Frequently Asked Questions
Up to eight years/100,000 miles for the battery and four years/60,000 miles for the rest of the car.
