Super comfortable and intelligent large 6-seater SUV Leapmotor C16 is officially

May 19, 2024 tech 105 COMMENT

On June 28th, the ultra-comfortable smart 6-seater SUV, the Leapmotor C16, officially hit the market. As the flagship model of the Leapmotor LEAP 3.0 technology architecture, the C16 pioneers a new category of MPSUV by combining the style of an SUV with the functionality of an MPV. It sets a new benchmark in the industry for 6-seater SUVs with its superior intelligent luxury configuration and worry-free energy replenishment solutions, with a market guidance price ranging from 155,800 to 185,800 yuan.

Among them, the C16 pure electric model's 520 Smart Enjoy version is priced at 161,800 yuan, the 520 Honor Enjoy version at 168,800 yuan, and the 520 Smart Drive version at 185,800 yuan; the C16 extended-range model's 200 Smart Enjoy version is priced at 155,800 yuan, the 200 Honor Enjoy version at 162,800 yuan, and the 200 Smart Drive version at 179,800 yuan. Within the validity period of the launch policy, a deposit of 5,000 yuan entitles customers to a double lifetime warranty for the entire vehicle and the three electric components, as well as a launch gift package valued up to 20,000 yuan.

The Leapmotor C16 has dimensions of 4915*1905*1770mm, reaching the level of a mid-to-large SUV; it offers six exterior color options: Starlit Purple, Glazed Green, Sky Dome Grey, Starlight Silver, Metallic Black, and Pearl White; and three interior color options: Star Field Purple, Barley Rice, and Sunset Orange. It comprehensively sets new standards for the selection of large 6-seater SUVs in five major aspects: comfort, energy replenishment, intelligence, safety, and configuration.

As the flagship model of the Leapmotor LEAP 3.0 technology architecture, the C16 represents Leapmotor's latest automotive technology and philosophy. As stated by Zhu Jiangming, the founder, chairman, and CEO of Leapmotor: "Leapmotor has always insisted on self-research and self-manufacture of core components, adheres to technological innovation, and adopts the most competitive solutions. At the same time, Leapmotor has always adhered to cost-based pricing, providing users with products that offer higher configuration, better quality, and are good without being expensive." The C16 uses top-tier suppliers from the BBA (BMW, Benz, and Audi), truly achieving "not only reducing the price but also providing better materials and experiences."

Large Space + Luxury Seats for an Ultra-Comfortable Experience

In terms of comfort experience, the Leapmotor C16 adopts an MPSUV smart space design: the effective interior space length is 3301mm, with an overall space utilization rate of up to 67.2%, and the interior volume reaches 5290L, which is the best in its class.

Even with six passengers, the trunk can still easily accommodate two 24-inch suitcases; when the third row is folded down independently, the expandable volume can reach up to 1022L; the third-row seats can be folded independently, offering 4/5/6 seating modes, suitable for all scenarios of travel.The Zero Run C16's seats feature a 7-layer structural design, achieving the ride comfort of a luxury car, with seat upholstery made from baby-grade silicone material. The front seats come standard with memory and a welcome function for the driver; the second row boasts comfortable independent seats with heating/ventilation functions, offering a maximum 145° reclining position. A thoughtfully designed small table is equipped behind the passenger seat, and by voice command "open the small table," the passenger and rear seats will automatically adjust their positions and angles to ensure the table is level and the distance is suitable for dining, working, and doing homework in various scenarios.

The Zero Run C16's third-row seats offer a 350mm seat height, 460mm seat depth, and 1036mm seat width, with the seatbacks adjustable by 10 degrees for free, bidding farewell to the "small stool" experience in the third row. The 2+2+2 golden layout ensures comfort for every seat and enjoyment for every passenger.

Pure electric models come standard with a full-range 800V fast charging system, saying goodbye to range anxiety. The Zero Run C16 pure electric model uses a full-range 800V high-voltage silicon carbide fast charging platform, with a maximum charging power of 180kW, allowing for a quick charge from 30% to 80% in just 15 minutes, which is twice as fast as a medium-voltage platform.

The pure electric model is equipped with a three-in-one electric drive, with a total vehicle power of 215kW and a torque of 360N·m, achieving a 0-100 km/h acceleration in just 6.37 seconds, with a comprehensive driving efficiency of up to 92%. The motor uses 360-degree intelligent oil cooling for long-term stability, with no efficiency degradation even after over 600,000 kilometers; the energy consumption is 14.8kWh per 100 kilometers, making it more energy-efficient than a medium-sized 5-seat SUV despite being a large 6-seat SUV. The power system, in conjunction with the vehicle's intelligent software, can deeply learn the user's driving habits and continuously evolve software strategies, making it more user-friendly over time.

The extended-range version has a pure electric range of 200km (CLTC) and a combined range of 1095km (CLTC). Equipped with a new generation of high-efficiency range extenders, it uses electricity for urban commuting and gasoline for long-distance travel, with a low charge fuel consumption of just 5.4L per 100km (CLTC).

In terms of intelligent experience, the Zero Run C16 smart cockpit uses the industry-leading Qualcomm Snapdragon SA8295P chip, with an AI computing power of NPU reaching 30TOPS, ensuring ample capabilities for voice, semantic, image processing, and self-learning growth.Based on hardware configuration and software capabilities, the Zero Run C16 voice assistant offers more precise recognition: with four-zone positioning, it achieves wake-up calls at the corresponding location, allowing for settings of driver/ passenger/ full vehicle modes, listening only to commands from the corresponding location, and blocking commands from other locations, isolating invalid interference sounds even when multiple people are speaking; not only can the front and rear rows use the voice assistant at any time, but passengers in the third row can also control the vehicle's systems and seats through voice commands.

The Leapmotor OS 4.0 vehicle system has a fully optimized UI interface, achieving immersive interaction, intelligent desktop, and simplified operation experience. Elegant motion effects bring a vivid and enjoyable interaction experience, reducing the cost of user adaptation and learning.

Zero Run C16 provides users with intelligent driving assistance that is willing to use, eager to use, easy to use, and safe to use. A combination of LiDAR, NVIDIA Orin-X chip, and 30 high-performance perception hardware including an 8-megapixel high-definition camera provides the vehicle with precise 3D perception, complemented by self-developed algorithms and control strategies, with a total vehicle computing power of 284 TOPS, enabling the use of NAC navigation-assisted cruise in urban areas, freeing the feet; on highways and urban expressways, intelligent pilot NAP is used, covering all scenarios.

From the body to the interior, safety is the bottom line.

Zero Run C16 adopts a ring-shaped cage-style monocoque body: four ring-shaped path structures, 9 horizontal and 3 longitudinal beam floors, CTC 2.0 battery chassis integrated skeleton structure design, and full-frame subframe, achieving a leading torsional rigidity of 38,396 N·m/° in its class. 75% high-strength steel-aluminum hybrid body, with key stress-bearing parts such as A, B pillars, roof side beams, and door panel reinforcements using the highest strength of 2000Mpa nuclear submarine-level hot-formed steel, accounting for up to 16%, surpassing the solidity of luxury brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi.

The rear floor features a 1500Mpa hot-formed steel ring-shaped integrated reinforcement beam, making the rear floor more robust and not afraid of rear-end collisions. The backrests of the third-row seats are designed with steel plate reinforcement, following luxury car standards, to prevent intrusion injuries to the third row.

Zero Run C16 comes standard with 6 airbags throughout the vehicle. It uses a transverse side curtain airbag, with a single airbag volume of up to 46.5L, an inflation length of 23337mm, and a coverage area of 9200 square centimeters, fully ensuring the head safety of passengers from the first to the third row. The front driver's airbag is 60L, and the passenger's airbag is 105L, leading the class by 20%.The braking distance of the Zero Run C16 from 100-0 km/h has reached 35.4 meters, thanks to the dual-redundancy brake design with EHB+ESC, and the tires feature a narrow front and wide rear design, providing excellent grip and ensuring braking effectiveness in critical moments.

Regarding battery safety, the Zero Run C16 employs an electric drive AI cloud diagnostics system, an AI BMS big data intelligent battery management system, and an integrated thermal management system for the battery pack. This setup allows for real-time monitoring at the cell level 24/7, with a 100% thermal runaway warning rate. Technologies such as "thermal runaway warning, heat source interruption, directional pressure relief, and intelligent cooling" effectively suppress internal thermal diffusion within the battery pack. In extreme scenarios, the vehicle can remain fire and explosion-free for up to 720 minutes, ensuring battery safety.

Furthermore, the Zero Run C16 provides a healthier in-car environment for the family. The seats are certified by OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, with materials identical to those used in baby pacifiers, making them chewable, non-toxic, skin-friendly, and resistant to stains and wear.

High-Definition Rear Screen and Dolby Atmos Premium Sound System Configuration Upgrade

The Zero Run C16 is equipped with a unique 15.6-inch high-definition rear ceiling-mounted screen, featuring 1080P resolution, and supports various operation methods such as voice control, mobile remote control, and touch control. It can be used for watching videos, singing karaoke, and other entertainment activities. It also supports dual-screen linkage and simultaneous playback, making your travel more exciting. In collaboration with iQIYI, the Dolby area offers over 500 Dolby version film resources for C16 users, providing a cinematic audio-visual experience.

The Zero Run C16 supports Dolby Atmos, with a total of 21 speakers installed throughout the vehicle, creating a 7.1.4 luxury sound layout similar to models like Li Auto, NIO, and Zeekr in the 300,000 yuan price range, with a sound power of up to 2160W.

Zero Run's self-developed sound effects, intelligently tuned by AI algorithms, support four sound modes: Zero Sound Enjoyment, Zero Sound Surround, Zero Sound Theater, and Zero Sound Motion. It also offers a sound master customization function, allowing users to adjust the sound effects according to their preferences. With high-quality and value-added configurations, it brings a richer entertainment experience to mobile travel life.

Therefore, within the price range of 200,000 yuan, the Zero Run C16 provides users with configurations and product experiences that far exceed its peers. The product was developed with the aim of setting a benchmark in its segment from the definition stage, based on a deep understanding of user car usage scenarios, and addressing the pain points of large family travel from the details.Choose a car with Zero Run, a new reference for 6-seater models. Trust the Zero Run C16, it will definitely exceed your expectations!

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