2026 Leapmotor C10 Facelift Officially Revealed: Split Headlights, Upgraded Interior, and More Power — Launching June 16
The updated Leapmotor C10 has made its official real-car debut, and the changes go well beyond a simple refresh. Both the range-extender (EREV) and pure electric variants receive a bold new front-end design, a thoroughly redesigned cabin, and meaningful powertrain upgrades. The facelifted C10 is scheduled to go on sale in China on June 16, 2026.
Exterior: A New Face for the C10
The most striking change is up front. Leapmotor has ditched the outgoing model’s unified light bar in favor of a modern split-headlight arrangement. The daytime running lights now run in a slim, straight horizontal line, while the main headlight clusters are repositioned to the outer edges of the bumper in a vertical orientation. The front bumper retains an air intake grille, and the roofline continues to house a LiDAR sensor — a standard feature on the C10 lineup.
The side profile carries over from the current model, though the C10 now rides on redesigned five-spoke wheels, and the flush door handles remain. Dimensionally, the new C10 measures 4,749 mm long, 1,900 mm wide, and 1,680 mm tall, with a 2,825 mm wheelbase. Body length grows by 10 mm compared to the outgoing car; all other dimensions remain unchanged. The five-seat layout is retained.
At the rear, the full-width connected tail lamp signature is carried over essentially unchanged. A new exterior color option — Yunqi Gold — joins the palette.
Interior: Layered Minimalism
Inside, the cabin has been comprehensively redesigned while staying true to Leapmotor’s clean aesthetic. The new interior adds depth and texture without abandoning simplicity. Door panels receive new decorative trim inserts, and a new Sandstone Brown color option is introduced.
The steering wheel adopts a two-tone design. A HUD (head-up display) system makes its debut on the C10, and the central infotainment touchscreen grows in size. Front passengers now benefit from leg supports, lumbar supports, and a one-touch reclining function. Rear passengers gain a fold-out tray table and a center-console retractable cup holder.
Powertrain: More Power, More Range
On the range-extender side, the familiar 1.5-liter generator carries over with its 70 kW output, but the electric drive motor gets a significant boost — climbing from 170 kW to 200 kW. Top speed is rated at 180 km/h, and WLTC pure-electric range improves from 140 km to 190 km, a gain of 50 km.
The pure-electric variant also sees a power increase. The single-motor setup now produces 230 kW, up from 170 kW and 220 kW on the two previous variants. Both powertrains continue to use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries.
