Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On June 18, Leapmotor officially put the 2026 C16 model onto the market, offering eight variants across five-seat and six-seat configurations, priced between 151,800 yuan and 181,800 yuan.
As a refreshed model, the 2026 C16 brings over 70 upgrades across comfort, range, intelligence, and design.
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The new C16 retains the core exterior and interior design of the current model, with familiar elements such as a full-width LED headlight, closed-off grille, and sculpted lower intake reminiscent of the Leapmotor C10. However, the C16's larger proportions lend it a more commanding presence. Measuring 4,915 mm in length, 1,905 mm in width, and 1,770 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,825 mm, the vehicle also comes with 21-inch wheels.
The rear design continues the family aesthetic with a full-width taillight, while the REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) version features hidden exhaust outlets for a seamless appearance similar to the BEV (battery electric vehicle) variant.
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Inside, the cabin is fitted with a 14.6-inch central infotainment screen paired with a 10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip, the system supports 360-degree panoramic imaging, a natural voice assistant, and FACE ID facial recognition. Rear passengers are offered a 15.6-inch entertainment screen, a 21-speaker audio system, and wireless fast charging.
In a notable expansion of the lineup, Leapmotor has introduced a five-seat version in addition to the six-seat configuration, offering enhanced rear legroom. The driver's seat now features adjustable lumbar support, and seat massage functions have been added for both the front and second rows.
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All models come standard with a 128-line LiDAR unit and adopt the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8650 chip for assisted driving, enabling end-to-end driver assistance capabilities, including a new memory parking function. The chassis is equipped with front and rear FSD adaptive dampers and a One-Box brake system. It also features the LMC (Leapmotor Motion Control) integrated motion control chassis, which provides blowout stability control at speeds up to 120 km/h.
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Powertrain options remain unchanged, offering both REEV and BEV versions. The REEV variants continue to use a 1.5L range extender, delivering a total system output of 170 kW and peak torque of 320 Nm. Its battery-powered range has been increased from 200 km to 280 km, while combined range stands at 1,150 km. Charging time from 30% to 80% has been reduced to 19 minutes.
The BEV versions now offer a unified range of 630 km, up from the previous 520km/580 km, and features a slightly more powerful motor rated at 220 kW with 360 Nm of torque.
