The mapping is a nice design that feels pretty similar to Google’s offering, plus there’s an app store that allows you to add Spotify, for instance, although this still isn’t enough to make up for the lack of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connectivity here.
Also similar to a smartphone is the pull-down menu with about a dozen shortcut buttons, which you can customise. However, we didn’t particularly enjoy using the climate control functions within the screen; physical buttons would be preferable.
Leapmotor says it will roll out over-the-air updates for life on the C10, and we hope that one item high up in its list is a fix for the night mode setting. On too many occasions, the screen switches to dark then back to light depending on exterior influences (going under a tree can upset it, for example).
The 10.25-inch driver’s screen is configurable, but only for three different small readouts on one side, and the small font can make it hard to read things at a glance. The resolution of all screens is great, however.
Rear-seat space is exceptional, but this comes at the expense of boot space
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When it comes to family cars, it’s not solely about the amount of space on offer. We like to see the little touches that will make everyday life easier for you and your loved ones, such as the umbrella that Skoda hides in the driver’s door of the Enyaq and Elroq, or the rather aptly named ‘ingenious rear armrest’ with built-in smartphone and tablet holders that you get in the Renault Scenic. But aside from ‘silicone leather’ seat upholstery that should be easier to clean, the Leapmotor C10 is lacking in clever, practical features.
Dimensions and size
The Leapmotor C10 measures 4,739mm long, with a wheelbase of 2,825mm, and it’s 1,900mm wide and 1,680mm high. That means it’s larger than the already sizeable Skoda Enyaq, and almost exactly the same as the Tesla Model Y, yet it offers significantly less boot space than either, or even some small SUVs.
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| Length | 4,739mm |
| Width | 1,900mm |
| Height | 1,680mm |
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Boot space | 435-1,410 litres |
Driving position, seats & space in the front
There’s a good amount of adjustment in the driver’s seat and the steering wheel, but for some reason, you cannot lower the front passenger seat. It’s not the biggest problem in the world, or with this car in fact, as your passenger simply gets a lofty view of the road ahead.
