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2026 Leapmotor C16 SUV launched in China – five seats and a 4.9-meter body

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Jun 18, 2025 12:03 PM CEST
2026 Leapmotor C16 SUV launched in China – five seats and a 4.9-meter body

The 2026 model year Leapmotor C16 large new energy SUV was launched in China with a five-seat interior option and a starting price of 151,800 yuan (21,130 USD). The updated crossover boasts 70 upgrades, including a refrigerator and ADAS.

The Leapmotor C16 is a large crossover that went on sale in China in June 2024. Initially, this vehicle was available with EREV and BEV powertrain options and a price range of 155,800 – 185,800 yuan (21,685 – 25,860 USD). One year later, the Stellantis-backed brand launched the updated variant of its flagship SUV. It reportedly got 70 upgrades, including a five-seat interior option.

Leapmotor C16 update

The 2026 Leapmotor C16 aligns with its predecessor in terms of exterior styling. It has a minimalistic exterior with a thin LED strip in the front end, retractable door handles, and a sizeable air intake in the front. Dimensions of the C16 are 4915/1905/1770 mm. The wheelbase reaches 2,825 mm.

Noticeable upgrades start inside the Leapmotor C16. The updated model is available with two layout variants, with six (2+2+2) and five (2+3) seats. The second variant offers ventilation, heating, and massage functions for four seats. Another benefit of the five-seat version is a trunk with a maximum capacity of 1,663 liters (with the second-row seats folded).

The updated Leapmotor C16 provides an 8.1-liter refrigerator that also supports the heating function. This model also has the Snapdragon 8295 system on a chip. The car has a LiDAR sensor powered by the Qualcomm 8650 processor with a peak computing power of 100 TOPS. Aside from LiDAR, the C16 has five mm-wave radars, twelve cameras, and 12 parking sensors.

Powertrain and prices

The all-electric Leapmotor C16 stands on the 800V high-voltage system. The entry-level model’s LFP battery pack was upgraded from 67.7 kWh to 74.9 kWh. Its electric range reaches 580 km (up 60 km compared to the old model). The top-trim Leapmotor C16 adopts an 81.9 kWh LFP battery for 630 km under CLTC conditions. The old C16 had a capacity of 74.9 kWh and a range of 580 km. The Leapmotor C16 BEV has a single e-motor on the rear axle with a peak power of 220 kW (295 hp).

The EREV variant of the Leapmotor C16 adopts a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated generator for 70 kW (94 hp). This SUV is available with two battery variants: 28.4 kWh and 38.7 kWh. The electric range lies in a 200 – 280 km range (CLTC). This vehicle adopts a 170 kW (228 hp) electric motor in the rear axle.

The 2026 Leapmotor C16 is available for purchase with a price range of 151,800 – 181,800 yuan (21,130 – 25,300 USD). It became slightly cheaper than the 2024 model year car. Prices of each modification of the C16 are as follows:

  • Leapmotor C16 200 EREV 6-Seat – 151,800 yuan (21,130 USD)
  • Leapmotor C16 280 EREV LiDAR 6-Seat – 161,800 yuan (22,520 USD)
  • Leapmotor C16 280 EREV LiDAR Zhizun 5-Seat – 168,800 yuan (23,500 USD)
  • Leapmotor C16 280 EREV LiDAR Zhizun 6-Seat – 171,800 yuan (23,910 USD)
  • Leapmotor C16 580 BEV 6-Seat – 161,800 yuan (22,520 USD)
  • Leapmotor C16 630 BEV LiDAR 6-Seat – 171,800 yuan (23,910 USD)
  • Leapmotor C16 630 BEV LiDAR Zhizun 5-Seat – 178,800 yuan (24,885 USD)
  • Leapmotor C16 630 BEV LiDAR Zhizun 6-Seat – 181,800 yuan (25,300 USD)
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