All-New C11 Debuts with Six-Dimensional Upgrades, Redefining the Mid-Size SUV Benchmark}

Four years ago, the Leapmotor C11 was launched at the Hangzhou Canal Launch Center, heralding a new era in mid-size intelligent SUVs with its “premium full-spec” approach. Now, four years and over 250,000 units sold later, this iconic product returns to the same venue for a comprehensive upgrade. On July 10, 2025, Leapmotor officially launched the all-new C11, a flagship model competing alongside Tesla Model Y in the new energy vehicle market. With a core theme of “Classic Reimagined,” the new C11 achieves breakthroughs in styling, intelligent cockpit, range, assisted driving, driving experience, and safety, with over 110 major upgrades and a value increase of over 40,000 yuan. Priced between 149,800 and 165,800 yuan, it embodies the philosophy of “full upgrade without extra cost,” setting a new benchmark for intelligent mid-size SUVs.

In terms of benefits, from now until August 31, 2025, users who pay a 5,000 yuan deposit via Leapmotor’s official app, mini-program, or website can enjoy seven exclusive offers:

• Trade-in Bonus: Existing Leapmotor users can upgrade to the new C11 with a 5,000 yuan cash subsidy per vehicle.
• Financial Support: Up to 5,000 yuan interest subsidy per vehicle.
• Optional Features: 1,000 yuan fund for the intelligent fragrance system.
• Warranty: Lifetime free battery, electric drive, and electronic control system warranties (for first owners, non-commercial use).
• Charging Service: Free home charging package worth 3,680 yuan, including a 7kW charger and installation within 30 meters.
• Data & Entertainment: Lifetime free basic data, and 2 years of free entertainment data (4G/month).
• Referral Bonus: 300 yuan in total (100 yuan maintenance coupons for referrer, 100 yuan for the invitee).

A Classic in the New Energy Era

Since its launch in 2021, Leapmotor C11 has sold over 250,000 units, becoming a “phenomenal product” praised for its affordability and value. Its success stems from a commitment to full in-house R&D, from the first self-developed Lingxin 01 chip to the LEAP 3.5 architecture, continuously innovating to solve core challenges. Deep user co-creation has also played a vital role, transforming initial doubts into widespread praise, embodying Leapmotor’s philosophy of “affordable quality,” and earning expectations to become a “Model Y” level classic in the new energy vehicle market.

This upgrade responds to user expectations with “Six-Dimensional Advancement”: maintaining the classic natural tech aesthetic while upgrading in styling, cockpit, range, intelligent driving, driving control, and safety, pushing “luxury and comfort” to new heights and aiming to create a “timeless classic.”

Refined Design: The Perfect Balance of Tech Aesthetics and Sportiness

The new C11 continues Leapmotor’s core concept of “tech-natural aesthetics,” abandoning redundant design elements and deeply integrating aerodynamics with elegant posture. The sloped front with active shutter grille helps achieve a low drag coefficient of 0.28Cd. The body lines resemble wind trails, exuding lightness and elegance while hinting at power. The 30° golden fastback angle, inspired by racing bicycles, ensures rear headroom and dynamic visual flow.

The new “Frosted Milk” exterior color, inspired by frost crystals in the dawn, offers a subtle, glossy, high-end look. Paired with 20-inch dual-layer “Wind Sweeper” wheels, it creates a striking visual. The frameless doors and hidden electric handles continue Leapmotor’s sporty DNA, reducing wind noise and providing a transparent view experience.

Next-Generation Luxurious Cockpit: Tech Meets Human-Centric Design

The interior adopts the “less is more, more experience” philosophy, creating a luxurious yet simple cabin. The new model features a family-style design with eco-friendly Nappa leather seats, processed through over 40 steps for softness and durability. The eucalyptus woodgrain accents and velvet panels enhance tactile comfort. The centerpiece is a 17.3-inch floating ultra-clear display, surpassing competitors like Model Y and Xpeng G7, with 2.8K resolution and ultra-narrow bezels for immersive visuals. The large 16.3L storage compartment with ambient lighting, 256-color waterfall ambient lights, and smart fragrance system create a sensory-rich environment.

Seats support multi-directional electric adjustment, lumbar support, ventilation, heating, massage, memory, and electric leg support. Rear seats also feature heating and adjustable backrests at 27° and 32°, with privacy glass and a multi-function touch screen, forming a comfortable mobile lounge. The premium 21-speaker PSS audio system supports Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 and custom sound modes, rivaling luxury cars.

The intelligent cockpit is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon SA8295P chip running Leapmotor OS 4.0 Plus, featuring a groundbreaking 60-inch AR-HUD with 16,000 nits brightness, capable of AR overlay in bright environments. It offers three modes: speed, AR, and map, for safer, more convenient driving without looking down at instruments.

Additionally, the new C11 features a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument panel, a 17.3-inch floating ultra-clear display, and a 60-inch AR-HUD, creating a three-dimensional interactive interface for an unprecedented smart travel experience. The AI voice system, integrated with DeepSeek and Tongyi Qianwen, supports multimodal commands and high-speed noise reduction at 120 km/h, making the cockpit a smarter, more user-friendly assistant.

Next-Generation Powertrain: 800V Platform & 640km Range

Addressing core user concerns about range and charging efficiency, the new C11 offers pure electric and extended-range versions. The electric model features an 81.9 kWh battery with a 640 km CLTC range, equipped with an 800V silicon carbide fast-charging platform, charging from 30% to 80% in just 18 minutes, with a low 14.4 kWh/100 km consumption. The extended-range version uses a new 1.5L range extender, with a 300 km electric range, a 47L fuel tank, and a total CLTC range of 1220 km, eliminating range anxiety.

Next-Gen Assisted Driving: Laser Radar, Snapdragon 8650 & Large Models

The new C11 is equipped with 28 sensors and the Snapdragon 8650 chip, supporting 27 assisted driving features including high-speed navigation, city navigation, and parking. It features an end-to-end large model for perception, prediction, and planning, simplifying architecture, reducing errors, and enabling faster updates. Leapmotor’s self-developed “Zero-Game” human-machine co-driving algorithm ensures smooth handover, avoiding abrupt “抢方向” (direction grabbing), providing seamless human-machine driving experience.

Ultimate Safety & Handling: Chassis & Electric Drive Balance

The new C11 features a front double wishbone and rear five-link independent suspension, tuned with European chassis experts, using advanced simulation tools. It has undergone three rounds of fine-tuning and nearly 300 shock absorber configurations, with FSD variable damping achieving over 50% ride comfort improvement and less than 3° body roll during high-speed cornering. The braking system uses Continental’s Onebox electronic control, with a braking distance of just 35.7 meters, and excellent hill-climb capability with 20% slope ability, ensuring stability across all scenarios.

In terms of electric drive performance, the vehicle is powered by a self-developed 800V high-voltage SIC four-in-one motor, weighing only 75kg, with a peak power of 220kW and torque of 360 Nm. It accelerates from 0-100 km/h in as fast as 6.1 seconds, comparable to the Model Y rear-wheel drive version at 5.9 seconds. It also learns driver habits to continuously improve software strategies, making driving more enjoyable over time.

Comprehensive Safety: From Passive Protection to Active Prevention

The vehicle’s body uses 81.9% high-strength steel, with 23.37% hot-formed steel, and features a TWB integrated hot-formed floor beam with submarine-grade 2000 MPa material, forming an “armor-grade” passive protection. The CTC2.0 Plus battery chassis technology increases torsional stiffness by 15.5%. Coupled with AI cloud diagnosis and AI BMS, it ensures that in case of thermal runaway, the battery won’t catch fire or explode within 48 hours. The battery also meets new national standards and comes with lifetime free warranty.

Active safety features include Leapmotor’s self-developed LMC integrated motion control technology, capable of maintaining vehicle stability at 120 km/h during tire blowouts, icy roads, and high-speed cornering, greatly enhancing safety.

Summary

From a “new energy evergreen” to a “six-dimensional new classic,” the launch of the new C11 showcases Leapmotor’s technological strength and its commitment to user-centric, full-in-house R&D philosophy. It embodies the idea that “classic” isn’t fleeting but enduring, with over 1,500 global sales and service outlets and more than 800,000 units delivered. From March to June 2025, Leapmotor consistently topped the new force monthly sales charts, firmly establishing its leadership in the mid-size SUV market. The debut of the new C11 will further solidify its position, proving that “being chosen long-term is true classic.”