Driving one of the new Chinese electric cars today – the Leapmotor C10, a
company that started business in 2015, backed by the Stellantis company, the
merger of Fiat Chrysler and the French PSA Group. The Leapmotor C10 a mid-
sized SUV in two grades, the Style at $47,500, and the Design at $51,500, both
driveaway. These prices sharp and below similar sized offerings from other new
Chinese brands, as well as the Kia EV 5 and the Tesla model Y. And the price also
includes a 12-month subscription to the Charge Fox network. The specification
impressive – dual zone climate control, LED headlights, power front seats, a
panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charger, 12 speaker sound, a power tailgate,
a 14.6-inch touch screen, but no Apple CarPlay and Android Auto - all in a roomy
five seat somewhat handsome body with great safety credentials. With one long
slot for an air vent and no directional controls the air-conditioning and heating
response is poor at best. On face value though, a sharply priced very comfortable
family friendly mid-size SUV with a single electric motor with a 69.9kWh battery
driving the rear wheels. But how does it drive – a disappointment unfortunately
with which I’ll explain next segment. I’m David Berthon

Driving one of the new Chinese electric cars today &ndash; the Leapmotor C10, a company that started business in 2015, backed by the Stellantis company, the merger of Fiat Chrysler and the French PSA Group. The Leapmotor C10 a mid- sized SUV in two grades, the Style at $47,500, and the Design at $51,500, both driveaway. These prices sharp and below similar sized offerings from other new Chinese brands, as well as the Kia EV 5 and the Tesla model Y. And the price also includes a 12-month subscription to the Charge Fox network. The specification impressive &ndash; dual zone climate control, LED headlights, power front seats, a panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charger, 12 speaker sound, a power tailgate, a 14.6-inch touch screen, but no Apple CarPlay and Android Auto - all in a roomy five seat somewhat handsome body with great safety credentials. With one long slot for an air vent and no directional controls the air-conditioning and heating response is poor at best. On face value though, a sharply priced very comfortable family friendly mid-size SUV with a single electric motor with a 69.9kWh battery driving the rear wheels. But how does it drive &ndash; a disappointment unfortunately with which I&rsquo;ll explain next segment. I&rsquo;m David Berthon

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon. 

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A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.&nbsp;
For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873.

Motor Torque with David Berthon

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon. 

For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873 

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.&nbsp;
For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873&nbsp;

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