Leapmotor C10 Review: Big On Space, Easy On Price

There’s no shortage of Cat A electric SUVs in Singapore right now. From the ever-popular BYD Atto 3, to the sharp-looking Deepal S07 and the quietly competent MG S5, the shortlist is already crowded. Throw in newer, larger contenders like the BYD Sealion 7 and MG S6, and you’d think there’s little room left for another entrant.

And then we have this.

But the Leapmotor C10 isn’t trying to shout the loudest. Instead, it leans into something far simpler: Space, comfort, and value.

Big Car Energy

At 4,739 mm long, the C10 sits comfortably among the larger options in this segment. But it’s the 2,825 mm wheelbase that does the real talking, even if rivals like the Sealion 7 and S6 have since edged ahead on paper.

In practice, rear passengers won’t care. Legroom here is genuinely impressive, the kind that makes you reconsider whether you really need a larger (and more expensive) SUV. Headroom is equally generous, helped by a panoramic roof that, thankfully, still comes with a proper sunshade.

There is a trade-off, though. Boot space at 435-litres is merely average. Leapmotor is clearly betting that you’ll appreciate passenger comfort more over time; and for most families, that’s probably the right call.

The Inside Story

Inside, the C10 follows the now-familiar Chinese EV playbook: Clean, minimalist, and almost entirely screen-driven. Not ideal in my books, but it looks good, especially with the soft-touch materials and those OEKO-TEX certified seats that feel properly plush - there’s genuinely more cushion here than most rivals.

Some touches stand out: The automatic seat adjustment when you enter or exit the car adds a layer of polish, and the 12-speaker system delivers a surprisingly rich soundscape depending on your mood settings.

But it’s not without its annoyances.

The NFC entry system feels clumsy if you’re not using the app - tap the mirror, get in, place the card on the reader just to start the car. It works, but it never feels natural.

The 14.6-inch screen is sharp, but response times can lag, and the lack of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto still stings.

There is a dongle you can buy that offers you both of those, but I had to unplug it to gain access to the car settings screen.

Hidden air-con vents aren’t ideal, but I found the “Auto Sweep” function largely solves the problem of adjusting. It’s clever… once you figure it out.

Driving It

Out on the road, the C10 starts to make a lot more sense.

There’s a maturity to the way it drives that you don’t always get in this segment. The suspension - reportedly tuned in Italy with input from Maserati MC12’s engineer Federico Landini - delivers a pliancy that feels genuinely impressive. At times, it even brushes up against the comfort levels of more premium EVs with air suspension.

The steering is light and smooth, the kind that makes city driving effortless. And while performance is very much in line with Cat A expectations, the overall experience is calm, composed, and easy to live with.

Efficiency-wise, the C10 turns out to be better than expected. We saw an impressive 7.19km/kWh in real-world driving, which comfortably puts it right up there with the more efficient options in this segment; even giving the Deepal S07 a proper run for its money.

Driver Aids That Try a Bit Too Hard

The Intelligent Cruise Control system is competent, but slightly overcautious. Its following distance feels longer than most, which means you’ll often get cut off in traffic; to the dismay of the drivers behind you. In smoother conditions, keeping it at a constant speed seems to be achieved by constantly modulating the power.

It’s something you can actually see on the driver display, with the throttle being applied in waves. Not a dealbreaker, but once you notice it, it's hard to ignore thereafter.

In A Nutshell

At around $175k, the Leapmotor C10 lands in a bit of a sweet spot - and that’s exactly what makes it interesting.

It undercuts larger, more expensive options like the BYD Sealion 7 and MG S6, yet offers a cabin that feels just as usable for families. At the same time, it gives you noticeably more space than smaller, similarly priced alternatives like the BYD Atto 3 and MG S5.

That positioning matters; because what the C10 ultimately does is prioritise the things that tend to matter more over time, particularly ride comfort, seat support, and sheer passenger space. It’s not the flashiest option here, and it doesn’t lead the segment in tech, or outright polish. But as a daily family car, it nails the fundamentals in a way that feels thoughtful rather than try-hard.

If you’re chasing the newest features, there are other options. But if you’re after an EV that quietly gets on with the job - comfortably, competently, and without stretching the budget - the C10 makes a very convincing case for itself.

Photos by Azfar Hashim (@azfar.talks)

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