The Leapmotor C11 is a mid-size intelligent new energy SUV launched by Leapmotor in September 2021, serving as a core volume driver for the brand. As of June 2026, the latest 2026 Leapmotor C11 was officially launched in July 2025, continuing to offer both fully electric (BEV) and range-extended (REEV) powertrain options. The 2026 line-up comprises 5 variants, with official retail pricing ranging from RM149,800 to RM165,800. The model competes directly against rivals such as the BYD Song PLUS series, Deepal S07, and Volkswagen ID.4. Since its debut, cumulative sales of the Leapmotor C11 have surpassed 300,000 units, cementing its position as the brand's primary sales pillar.
The 2026 Leapmotor C11 carries forward the brand's signature "Tech Natural Aesthetics" design philosophy, featuring sleek, flowing contours that strike a balance between futuristic styling and family-friendly practicality. This facelift unifies the exterior styling across both range-extended and pure electric variants; both now sport a closed-off front fascia with an updated trapezoidal lower air intake and an active grille shutter system, lowering the drag coefficient from 0.286 Cd to 0.28 Cd. The front end adopts split headlamp clusters paired with staggered LED daytime running lights for enhanced visual presence. Along the sides, the vehicle features a 30° fastback roofline, flush pop-out door handles, and frameless doors, complemented by new 20-inch dual-layer multi-spoke aero alloy wheels and high-performance four-piston front brake calipers finished in green. In terms of dimensions, the SUV measures 4,780 mm in length, 1,905 mm in width, and 1,658 mm in height, riding on a 2,930 mm wheelbase—placing it in the upper tier of the mid-size SUV segment. A new "Rime Beige" exterior colour has been introduced, featuring a nano-ceramic particle coating that reduces glare by 15% under direct sunlight and boosts scratch resistance by 40%. Inside, the cabin adopts a wrap-around layout with a new "Sandstone Brown" theme, upholstered in eco-friendly Nappa leather across the seats and steering wheel, complemented by eucalyptus wood trim and suede-finish storage trays, delivering a premium ambience on par with RM300,000-class luxury models.
The Leapmotor C11 is offered in both pure electric and range-extended options, both driven by a rear-mounted single-motor rear-wheel-drive (RWD) setup. The pure electric variant is powered by a proprietary 800V high-voltage SiC four-in-one electric drive system delivering a maximum output of 220 kW (approx. 299 PS) and 360 Nm of peak torque, paired with an 81.9 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack to achieve a CLTC-rated range of 640 km with an energy consumption of 14.4 kWh/100 km. The 0-100 km/h sprint is completed in 6.1 seconds, with a top speed of 190 km/h. The range-extended variant pairs a 1.5-litre four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine (acting solely as a generator without driving the wheels directly) with a rear electric motor delivering 200 kW (approx. 272 PS) and 320 Nm of torque, linked to a 41.7 kWh LFP battery. This delivers a pure electric CLTC range of 300 km and a combined overall range of up to 1,220 km on a full tank and full charge. Its range extender produces 70 kW and runs on RON 92 petrol. Built on a full-domain 800V silicon carbide platform, the pure electric version can complete a 30% to 80% DC fast charge in just 18 minutes, recouping roughly 200 km of range in 10 minutes to effectively alleviate charging anxiety. Official energy consumption stands at 14.4 kWh/100 km for the BEV and 19.1 kWh/100 km for the REEV.
The Leapmotor C11 comes standard across the range with front double-wishbone independent suspension and a rear five-link independent setup, augmented by FSD variable damping shock absorbers—a rare hardware combination in this price bracket. Tuned in partnership with a European chassis engineering team through three extensive tuning phases and nearly 300 damper configuration iterations, the suspension improves rough-road ride comfort by over 50% while restricting body roll to under 3° during high-speed cornering. Braking duties are handled by Continental's xss-704-Onebox brake-by-wire system, achieving a class-leading 100-0 km/h braking distance of 35.7 metres. Rolling on 255/45 R20 tyres, the SUV features front and rear ventilated disc brakes alongside an Electronic Parking Brake (EPB). Drivers can also select from various drive modes, including Eco, Sport, and customisable regenerative braking settings.
Inside, the 2026 Leapmotor C11 omits the dedicated front-passenger display in favour of a cleaner interface centred around a 17.3-inch 2.8K floating central infotainment screen with an 89% screen-to-body ratio. The driver is greeted by a 10.25-inch full digital instrument cluster, while higher-spec variants gain a massive 60-inch Augmented Reality Head-Up Display (AR-HUD) supporting three distinct display modes. Infotainment duties are run on Leapmotor OS 4.0 Plus, powered by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon SA8295P chipset (5nm process, 30 TOPS computing power), integrated with DeepSeek and Tongyi Qianwen AI models for a voice assistant response time within 0.8 seconds. In terms of comfort, the front seats feature multi-way power adjustment, 4-way electric lumbar support, ventilation, heating, massage, memory, welcome functions, and an electric ottoman for the front passenger; the rear seats feature seat heating and two-stage backrest recline adjustment (27°/32°). Acoustic performance is delivered via a 21-speaker PSS premium sound system pumping out 2,160W with 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos support. Additional equipment includes 256-colour dynamic ambient lighting, an intelligent fragrance system, a 50W front wireless smartphone charging pad, a panoramic glass roof, and acoustic double-glazed front windows.
In terms of passive safety, the Leapmotor C11 employs a high-strength cage body structure where high-strength steel accounts for 81.9%, including 23.37% hot-formed steel and localized 2,000 MPa submarine-grade ultra-high-strength materials. Battery safety is reinforced by CTC 2.0 Plus (Cell-to-Chassis) architecture and an AI-driven cloud diagnostics and BMS big-data management system, ensuring a safety threshold of no fire and no explosion for 48 hours following thermal runaway, backed by a lifetime free battery warranty. For active safety, Leapmotor's proprietary LMC integrated chassis motion control technology maintains vehicle stability even during extreme scenarios like high-speed tyre blowouts at 120 km/h. On the advanced driver-assistance front, all variants above the base trim come equipped with a suite of 28 intelligent sensing hardware units—comprising 1 unit 128-line LiDAR, 3 millimetre-wave radars, 12 ultrasonic sensors, and 11 external cameras; powered by a Qualcomm 8650 chip (200 TOPS), the system delivers 27 intelligent driving assistance functions, including Navigation Assisted Pilot on highway (NAP), Commute Navigation Assisted Pilot (CNAP), and end-to-end automated valet parking. The suite operates on an end-to-end AI large model architecture that consolidates perception, prediction, and path planning, streamlining processing while minimising latency and errors.
As of June 2026, cumulative deliveries of the Leapmotor C11 have surpassed 300,000 units, reinforcing its role as the brand's cornerstone model. In 2025, Leapmotor delivered nearly 600,000 vehicles annually—a 103% year-on-year surge that established it among the frontrunners of Chinese EV startups while achieving full-year profitability. In May 2026, total brand-wide monthly deliveries reached 81,569 units, setting a fresh single-month record for new-energy startups. Among owners, the C11 has earned widespread praise for its generous cabin space, rich tech suite, segment-busting chassis hardware, and dual powertrain offerings. Automotive media reviews highlight that by offering LiDAR, 800V fast charging, and double-wishbone/five-link suspension at an entry price of RM149,800, the Leapmotor C11 brings premium technology into the mainstream RM150,000 bracket, embodying the brand's "tech for all" philosophy. On the other hand, reviews note areas with room for improvement, such as higher fuel consumption once the battery is depleted (WLTC minimum charge fuel consumption of 5.98 L/100 km), highway range drop-off, gradual city rollout of certain smart driving features, and the coverage density of its after-sales service network. Nonetheless, as Leapmotor's core strategic product, the C11 leverages comprehensive in-house R&D and rapid product iterations to maintain a formidable position as a benchmark contender in the RM150,000 to RM200,000 mid-size new energy SUV segment.
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