The Leapmotor A10 has been revealed at the Guangzhou motor show in China, where it will go on sale in the first half of 2026 as the brand's smallest SUV – and the compact electric crossover is also expected to be released in markets outside China including Australia, where it would be badged as the B03X.
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After issuing teaser images last week, Leapmotor has now revealed the A10 in full, claiming it delivers class-leading electric vehicle (EV) range, flexible interior space, and "global quality redefining what a compact SUV can be".
At 4200mm long, 1800mm wide and 1600mm high on a 2600mm-plus wheelbase, the A10 is 110mm shorter, 30mm narrower 75mm lower than the BYD Atto 2 small electric SUV launched in Australia this month with a starting price of $31,990 before on-road costs.
Stellantis Australia, the custodian of the Leapmotor brand locally, has not confirmed the A10 for release Down Under, but if sold here it could undercut the Atto 2 to become the nation's cheapest electric SUV.
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The A10 was announced with a battery-electric powertrain, but few technical details have been shared – other than a claimed range of up to 500km on the CLTC measure, which equates to around 425km on the more accurate WLTP scale, thanks to an "ultra-high-density" lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery.
Leapmotor, which arrived in Australia in 2024, has previously launched its models initially as EVs, starting with the Tesla Model Y-sized C10 mid-size SUV, before offering hybrid powertrains as an alternative.
In 2025, the C10 EV was joined by the C10 extended-range electric vehicle (EREV), while the smaller B10 was launched in September in EV guise with a EREV version officially confirmed for 2026.
The A10 may follow suit, although no official details have been revealed about an EREV version of the pint-size SUV, nor confirmation for Australia with either powertrain.
Chinese versions of the A10 will use LiDAR for their advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) such as autonomous emergency braking and lane keeping functions, despite the technology recently being dropped by Volvo.
Built on Leapmotor's latest 'LEAP' chassis architecture, the A10 is claimed to offer "door-to-door" ADAS tech, an "AI-powered cockpit", and over-the-air software updates "throughout the vehicle lifecycle".
Exterior design features include semi-hidden door handles, a floating roof, and a smile-shaped lighting signature, as well as 18-inch alloy wheels and six bright paint colours.
Leapmotor says the A10 "targets rational customers seeking an affordable yet premium second vehicle for daily commutes, as well as first-time EV buyers upgrading from ICE compacts without compromising on safety, space, or smart technology".
Leapmotor is part-owned by global auto giant Stellantis, which also controls Maserati, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Peugeot, among other auto brands, and will continue to expand the Leapmotor Australia lineup in 2026.
The Volkswagen Golf-sized B05 hatch, shown at the Munich motor show in Germany in September, has been confirmed for Australian showrooms in the second half of next year.
At the opposite end of the global Leapmotor lineup is the D19, a large electric SUV which could rival the Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Kia EV9 if it made it to Australia.
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
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