One month ago, the department came to test drive the Leapmotor C11 . I thought that there would be a big gap between the pure electric SUV at this price and some luxury SUVs. Unexpectedly, after the experience, I found that it is in the use of materials. Impressive performance, handling and driving. And a month later, I came to feel the first mid-to-large car of Leapmotor - Leaprun C01 to see how this car performs when it drives?
The Leapmotor C01 was launched as early as September 28. The new car has launched a total of 5 models, and the subsidized price range is 193,800 to 286,800 yuan. Judging from the price of the new car, Leaprun C01 is targeting many competing products, such as BYD Han EV, Tesla Model 3, Seal and Xiaopeng P7 at this price. Referring to the field of pure electric mid-to-large sedans at this price, the starting price of the Leapmotor C01 is relatively sincere.
static section review
Due to the early launch of new cars, many dealerships currently have a lot of show cars, and delivery has already begun. So everyone is not very unfamiliar with the appearance of Leapmotor C01 . This time, we will mainly take a look at its power performance. However, let's briefly review the static part. After all, as a brand new model, there are many highlights in its appearance.
Let me talk about my first impression of the whole car. It adopts the same design style as the Leapmotor C11 . Although it is a sedan, the style looks very coordinated and gives people a very good affinity. Some friends may think that it has no special personality or radical design, but judging from its home positioning, this design will have a wider audience and is suitable for all ages.
In terms of appearance subdivision, Leapmotor C01 has a lot to praise. Basically, it can meet the elements you want, such as the use of through-type headlights, frameless doors and hidden door handles, etc., which still looks quite cool.
Compared with the front of the car, I personally think that the side and rear are more beautiful places. The large slip-back design enhances the visual beauty of the vehicle, while the lower skirt is filled with a lot of black material, making the vehicle look less mediocre. It is reported that the drag coefficient of Leapmotor C01 is only 0.226Cd.
The interior of the Leapmotor C01 is basically the same as that of the Leapmotor C11 , equipped with the same three large screens. It consists of a 10.25-inch full instrument screen, a 12.8-inch central control car screen, and a 10.25-inch passenger entertainment screen. Different from other brands of penetrating screens, the three screens are separated and have their own functional areas.
In terms of car-machine system, Leap C01 uses the third-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon automotive digital platform and is equipped with a Qualcomm on-board SA8155P chip, which can realize functions such as face ID recognition startup, automatic adaptation settings, and deep AI intelligent learning evolution.
In addition, the Leapmotor C01 is the first to be equipped with OPPO Smart Car Link, which supports OPPO mobile phone interconnection and can also control the vehicle through the OPPO watch. Apple users can also realize smart car control through iWatch, wake up C01 through Siri voice, and perform functional operations such as unlocking, locking, and one-key car search.
The length of the car exceeds 5 meters, which ensures the internal riding space, the actual riding experience, and the space performance meet expectations. It is worth mentioning that the rear roof of Leapmotor C01 uses a large piece of glass, which enhances the design aesthetics to a certain extent, but although the glass uses a special coating, it will not be exposed to the sun. However, when the light is strong, some light will shine in, which will cause physical discomfort. Therefore, for friends who buy Leapmotor C01 , it is necessary to additionally install the rear top glass sunshade.
Power and Driving Feel
For the power part, the Leapmotor C01 provides two layouts: single-motor rear drive and dual-motor four-wheel drive. The single-motor rear-drive version has a maximum power of 200kW and a peak torque of 360N m. The CLTC pure electric cruising range is 525km, 606km and 717km respectively (equipped with a 90kWh ternary lithium battery pack). The dual-motor four-wheel drive version has a maximum power of 400kW, a peak torque of 720N m, and a CLTC pure electric cruising range of 630km. The four-wheel drive dual-motor high-performance version has an acceleration time of 3.66 seconds from 100 kilometers to 100 kilometers. Only a sports car in its class can achieve such a good result.
The test drive model this time is the second top-equipped four-wheel drive performance version. Except for the top-equipped high-performance version, this is also the only four-wheel drive version that can be bought. The test drive site is at the Xiamen Circuit. For this model, it is not born for the track, but it dares to go off the track, which also shows that the performance of Leapmotor C01 is excellent. And the test drive models are all mass-produced cars without any modification.
Due to the inherent characteristics of the electric car, the maximum torque can be exploded in a very short time, so if you step on the switch deeply, you will be on top in an instant. Even in a closed section like a track, if the speed is not well controlled, it is easy to be thrown out.Therefore, when entering a corner, it is a routine action to always be ready to brake with a big foot, otherwise this wild force will be difficult to control when cornering.
Since the power system is not much different from that of the Leapmotor C11 , but there are subtle differences in tuning, the overall driving texture is still quite similar. The switch and brake feel at the start are similar to those of fuel vehicles, and there is no obvious drag force like Tesla Mode 3, so it is not difficult to operate for the first time.
Most of the usage scenarios of Leapmotor C01 are in the city, and most of the road conditions usually do not allow the four-wheel drive performance to be fully released. You overtake or change lanes with ease.
The steering wheel is obviously oriented towards home use, but this is not a bad thing, because most of the models on the market have this style, and the models that really go off the track are basically modified.As for that kind of racing-level design, friends who have experienced it know that no matter the steering wheel or seat adjustment, it is hard to say, and it is not suitable for home use.
And this set of driving assistance functions is so easy to use, relying on the technical strength of Leapmotor's global self-developed technology, as well as the mastery of the core hardware platform and algorithm technology of autonomous driving. It can be used even in congested commuting conditions.
The combination of front double wishbone + rear five-link independent suspension is comparable to many luxury models.Although it is still a comfortable adjustment to drive, it still pays great attention to the chassis adjustment, and does not blindly compromise on comfort, and the due tightness will still be given.The handling of fine bumps is more straightforward and thorough, and there is no big jump and discomfort when passing through large potholes on the road, and the overall feeling is very strong.
Editor's comment: From the hot sale of the Leap T03 small tram to the short supply of the SUV Leap C11 , Leap has performed well among new power brands. In order to further seize the market and make up for the shortage of the family's product line, it is not surprising that Leaprun C01 was launched. Compared with the Leapmotor C11, it has a longer battery life advantage. At the same time, it is as comfortable and easy to drive as the Xiaopeng P7 and Tesla Model 3 . The key point is that its price range is relatively large, and the entry price is less than 200,000 yuan. For some restricted cities, coupled with the benefits of new energy licenses, the cost performance is even more prominent. The high-end models rely on the blessing of four-wheel drive performance to compete with some entry-level mid-to-large luxury car markets, and they also have strong competitiveness.
