2025 Leapmotor B10 DESIGN Review

Nowadays, the competition in the C-segment SUV market is becoming increasingly fierce, especially for all-electric models. Consumers want reliable range, solid configurations, and a comfortable driving experience. As a new contender in this segment, the 2025 Leapmotor B10 DESIGN offers a combination of "high range + full safety configurations + large space." Today, we’ll evaluate it through a static experience and dynamic test drive to see if it can fulfill the core needs of Malaysian family users.

First, let’s look at the exterior. The Leapmotor B10 DESIGN adopts a simple and stylish design. The overall contours are square but not bulky. The front adopts a closed design paired with a through-type LED daytime running light, offering high recognition. The lower grille has a smoked finish, and the folding line design around the front fog light area adds a touch of sportiness. The side profile features smooth lines with hidden door handles and 18-inch multi-spoke wheels, creating a visually harmonious look. The rear features through-type LED taillights that match the front, with a segmented design inside the taillights that looks great when illuminated. Silver skid plates on the rear bumper enhance the ruggedness of the SUV. The lighting system is fully LED, with automatic headlights and rain-sensing wipers as standard, making daily use very convenient.

Sitting inside, the interior leans towards a technological and minimalist style. The dashboard is wrapped in soft-touch materials, which feel quite nice. The central control screen measures 14.6 inches, with FHD resolution, smooth operation, and sufficient clarity. It supports Bluetooth, CarPlay, and Android Auto. The instrument panel is an 8.8-inch full LCD display that clearly shows core data such as range, speed, and driving assistance status. The HUD head-up display is standard, allowing you to view speed and navigation without looking down, which is very practical. The multifunctional steering wheel comes with paddle shifters (to control regenerative braking intensity) and supports manual adjustment for tilt and telescope. Keyless entry and start are standard, making daily use more convenient. For the seats, the driver's seat has 6-way electric adjustment, and the passenger seat has 4-way electric adjustment. The seat padding is moderately firm, ensuring comfort even on long journeys. The rear seats can be folded down in a 60:40 split, expanding trunk space from 430L to 1700L, which can easily accommodate strollers or large luggage. In terms of space performance, the wheelbase is 2735mm, providing about two fists of legroom for rear passengers measuring 175cm, and there’s a fist-width of headroom as well, ensuring it doesn’t feel cramped. The rear row is equipped with independent air conditioning vents and USB ports, catering to the needs of rear passengers. For storage, the front door panels can hold two bottles of water, the central armrest box has a decent capacity, and the front row is equipped with a wireless charging pad (not listed in the configuration sheet, but was available during our experience). Attention to detail is quite commendable.

In terms of power, the Leapmotor B10 DESIGN is equipped with a rear-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor, offering a maximum horsepower of 218PS and a peak torque of 240N·m with rear-wheel drive. During daily driving, the start is very brisk, and the accelerator response is linear. Even in ECO mode, the start doesn’t feel sluggish. Switching to SPORT mode enhances the acceleration sensation; deep pressing the accelerator during overtaking delivers direct power output, and the acceleration from 60 to 100km/h is very smooth, handling both urban and highway conditions with ease. The chassis adopts front McPherson struts + rear multi-link independent suspension, tuned for comfort. While passing speed bumps or uneven roads, the suspension filters out most of the jolts, avoiding any harsh impacts. During high-speed cornering, body roll is well-controlled, with sufficient support, so passengers wouldn’t feel overly shaken. The steering feel is light and makes low-speed maneuvering effortless, while it becomes heavier at high speeds, contributing to good stability.

In terms of range, the official pure electric range is 516km, with a battery capacity of 67.1kWh. During our test drive, we mainly drove on urban roads, occasionally on highways, with the air conditioning and HUD on, and energy recovery set to medium. The actual range was approximately 450km, achieving a rate of nearly 87%, which is fairly reliable. Fast charging time is 0.35 hours (from 30% to 80%), and slow charging takes 2.5 hours. The charging efficiency is among the top in its class. As for electricity consumption, it is around 14kWh/100km in urban conditions and 16kWh/100km on highways, aligning with the performance for this segment.

The driving assistance configurations are very comprehensive, including ACC adaptive cruise control, 360-degree panoramic imaging, lane change assist, lane departure warning, and active braking, all of which ease daily driving significantly. For instance, using ACC on highways, the distance control between vehicles is reasonable, and braking and acceleration are smooth. The 360-degree imaging is particularly useful for parking, allowing you to clearly see surrounding blind spots. Noise control is impressive; below a speed of 60km/h, there is only slight tire noise, while wind noise becomes more noticeable on highways but does not affect regular conversations. The energy recovery has three adjustable levels; when set to the lowest level, it provides a gliding feel similar to fuel vehicles, without a noticeable dragging sensation, making it easy to adapt to.

In summary, the key advantages of the Leapmotor B10 DESIGN are quite prominent: First, it has full configurations, including safety features (full airbags, L2-level assisted driving), technology features (HUD, large central control screen), and comfort features (electric seats, rear air conditioning), with nothing missing, which is rare at this price point. Second, the practicality of its space; the rear seats and trunk can meet family needs. Third, reliable range; the official 516km range can support a week of urban driving and is easy to fast charge. Compared to peers like the BYD Atto 3 (with a similar range in specifications, but Leapmotor offers more comprehensive configurations) and MG ZS EV (smaller space compared to Leapmotor), the Leapmotor B10 DESIGN has significant advantages in configurations and space, and its price of 118,800 RM is very cost-effective.

Who is this car suitable for? Firstly, users who prioritize family practicality. It has ample space, complete configurations, and reliable range, sufficient for daily commuting and weekend family outings. Secondly, young people who like technology features; HUD, a large control screen, and L2-level assisted driving can all meet their needs. Finally, users with high safety requirements; full airbags and active safety systems come standard, ensuring a sense of security. If you are looking for a balanced, practical, and fully equipped pure electric SUV, the Leapmotor B10 DESIGN is worth considering.