Where the B10 excels is in the amount of interior space that it provides, and the Hybrid EV variant is no different. Even with the integration of a combustion engine and the 50-litre fuel tank to feed it, along with all the other necessary gubbins to support it, interior space is unchanged. The boot does shrink slightly, however: capacity is down from 430 litres in the EV to 330 litres, with the rear seats in place.
Rear passengers still get the benefit of a flat floor across the back, and while there’s not as much for them in terms of equipment — just a set of central air vents and a USB-A and USB-C port — there is notably more legroom than in its competition, and headroom is equally generous.
The vast panoramic glass roof also boosts the sense of spaciousness in the rear. A decent opening angle for the rear doors will make it relatively easy for parents to access any child seats, with Isofix mounting points in the outer seats.
Up front, the Chinese influence is clearest, with virtually everything controlled via the 14.6-inch touchscreen. The native infotainment system takes a bit of time to become familiar with, but it could be streamlined in future updates. There is at least smartphone mirroring available for those who prefer it.
The rest of the dashboard layout is quite stark, with an unusual design on the passenger side that makes it look like a kind of grab rail. Ambient lighting is standard, which lifts the interior at night; otherwise, it is fairly nondescript inside. There’s a light grey finish which looks more appealing than the fully black interior, and overall the material quality, along with the fit and finish, seems reasonably good.
You get sufficient storage around the cabin, including an open space between the front seats at floor level, and this includes two fold-down cup holders that feel more robust than they first appear. Getting comfortable in the driver’s seat is easy enough with good seat and steering wheel adjustment; the latter will look very familiar to anyone who’s driven a modern Tesla.
| Model: | Leapmotor B10 Hybrid EV |
| Price: | from £31,495 |
| Powertrain: | 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol PHEV |
| Power/torque: | 215bhp/240Nm |
| Transmission: | Single-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive |
| 0-62mph/top speed: | 7.5 seconds/105mph |
| Economy:/CO2: | 46.3mpg/55g/km (combined) |
| Size (L/W/H): | 4,515/1,885/1,655mm |
| On sale: | Now |
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