In a pure-electric SUV market segment priced between 60,000 and 100,000 yuan, largely saturated with entry-level commuter vehicles, the Leapmotor A10 has arrived with a bold proposition: democratising intelligent driving for the masses. On 26 March 2026, Leapmotor officially launched the A10, the first global model built on its new A‑platform. With an ultra‑low starting price of 65,800 yuan, the industry’s first LiDAR‑equipped vehicle under 100,000 yuan featuring “parking‑space‑to‑parking‑space” navigation‑assisted driving, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 flagship cockpit chip, the A10 aims to redefine the value ceiling for sub‑100,000‑yuan electric SUVs.

In real‑world driving, the A10 is propelled by a front‑mounted permanent‑magnet synchronous motor. The 403‑range variant delivers 70 kW and 150 N·m of peak torque, while the 505‑range version produces 90 kW and 150 N·m. Taking the 505 variant as an example, the 0–100 km/h sprint takes 10.6 seconds. The accelerator calibration prioritises smoothness, with a gentle and linear initial response that prevents jerky movements in city traffic, while deeper throttle inputs yield a progressive surge of power. Though not exhilarating in the conventional sense, the set‑up is eminently controllable – for family‑oriented daily commuting, this powertrain character actually makes the car more approachable for novice drivers and households alike. Energy consumption is impressively low at just 10.7 kWh per 100 km, underscoring its economic efficiency.

By contrast, the Changan Qiyuan Q05 is equipped across all variants with a 120‑kW front motor, capable of sub‑8‑second 0‑100 km/h acceleration. In terms of output, the Changan Qiyuan Q05 holds a clear advantage – 30‑50 kW more power and roughly three seconds quicker in the sprint. The two models embody fundamentally different powertrain philosophies: the Leapmotor A10 pursues a “good enough, with the budget focused on smart driving” approach to democratising technology, while the Changan Qiyuan Q05 leans towards a “ample power, effortless acceleration” performance‑balanced direction.

On range, the A10 is offered in two CLTC‑rated variants: 403 km and 505 km. The 505 version is powered by a 53‑kWh battery pack, supporting 2.5C fast‑charging with a maximum power of 133 kW, enabling a 30‑80% top‑up in as little as 16 minutes. The Changan Qiyuan Q05 similarly offers 405‑km and 506‑km range options, both equipped with CATL lithium‑iron‑phosphate batteries.

“The Leapmotor A10 is the most affordable model currently available with urban‑level navigation‑assisted driving – at 86,800 yuan, it comes standard with LiDAR and complimentary software, making it the cheapest vehicle on the market to offer city‑level navigation assistance.”

Sliding into the A10’s cabin, its compact dimensions – 4,270 mm in length and 1,810 mm in width – make urban navigation exceptionally agile. The wheelbase measures 2,605 mm. Steering is light and adjustable in effort, rendering city parking and narrow‑alley turns almost effortless. The suspension employs a MacPherson strut front and a torsion‑beam rear setup. On smooth urban roads, ride quality is acceptable, yet as one tester noted, “over a stretch of rough city roads, the rear suspension’s filtering performance was merely average, with minor bumps transmitting noticeably into the cabin”. A minimum turning radius of just 5.1 metres proves particularly advantageous when manoeuvring in cramped older districts.

The Changan Qiyuan Q05, equipped with FSD variable‑damping shock absorbers, “handles large road impacts with composure and a degree of refinement that suggests a premium feel”. Both models share a front MacPherson/rear torsion‑beam configuration, placing them on a similar footing in terms of continuous fine‑road surface performance.

The A10 features front ventilated disc brakes and rear solid discs. Across all variants, it incorporates Leapmotor’s self‑developed LMC integrated motion‑control system, “capable of maintaining vehicle stability under extreme scenarios such as tyre blowouts at 140 km/h, water‑logged roads, icy or snowy surfaces and high‑speed cornering”. Tyre size is 215/50 R18. While independent 100‑0 km/h braking figures are not yet publicly available, the LMC system’s active safety capabilities are exceptionally rare in this price bracket – 140 km/h blowout stability control is a feature many 200,000‑yuan vehicles do not offer.

The Changan Qiyuan Q05, shod with 225/55 R18 tyres, exhibits brake pedal feel that is “linear and progressive with gentle application, yet slightly vague at the initial bite under heavy braking”.

Despite cost constraints, the A10’s cabin delivers class‑leading core technology. It comes standard with an 8.88‑inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.6‑inch 2.5K high‑definition floating central touchscreen. Higher‑spec variants are equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 flagship cockpit chip, with the infotainment system integrating the Tongyi Qianwen AI voice large language model, supporting multimodal recognition, text‑to‑image generation, full‑scene “see‑it‑say‑it” voice control, dialect recognition and voiceprint identification. One reviewer observed, “the responsiveness of the central screen is on par with vehicles costing twice as much”. Synthetic leather seats are fitted across all trims, “offering a soft, plush feel and good lateral support – importantly, the new car lacks that pungent cheap‑plastic odour”. The cabin features 2.63 m² of soft‑touch coverage, with seat materials achieving EU OEKO‑TEX highest‑grade certification for baby‑safe textiles. A 12‑speaker 7.1‑channel surround‑sound system with built‑in karaoke functionality, a 1.55 m² panoramic sunroof with 99.9% UV rejection and a 100% light‑blocking electric sunshade complete the package.

The Changan Qiyuan Q05’s cabin “features extensive soft wrapping, with minimal rattles during door operations or over rough roads”, and offers smartphone connectivity covering Apple, Huawei and Honor devices, along with 50‑W wireless charging. However, the A10’s “8295 chip + LiDAR” intelligent core creates a generational gap in smart cabin and driving technology.

Driver assistance is where the two models diverge most starkly. The top‑spec A10 505 LiDAR edition, priced at just 86,800 yuan, incorporates 27 high‑precision sensing units including LiDAR, paired with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8650 assisted‑driving chip, delivering the segment’s only “parking‑space‑to‑parking‑space” full‑scenario navigation‑assisted driving capability – supporting autonomous exit from parking spaces, parking‑lot navigation, toll‑gate passage, public‑road navigation, entry into destination parking lots and automatic parking. “It passed 17 out of 20 high‑difficulty test scenarios – an achievement rarely seen among the dozen or so vehicles we have tested.” Six parking functions cover assisted parking, customised parking, phone‑controlled parking, straight‑in/straight‑out, memory parking and 120‑metre long‑distance reversing trace.

The Changan Qiyuan Q05 LiDAR edition similarly deploys 27 sensors (one LiDAR, three millimetre‑wave radars, 11 cameras, etc.) and a Horizon Journey 6M chip (128 TOPS), supporting highway navigation‑assisted driving. Yet the A10’s “parking‑space‑to‑parking‑space” full‑scenario capability and Snapdragon 8295 cockpit experience create a formidable technological moat within the sub‑100,000‑yuan market.

“Step into the Leapmotor A10, and you are greeted by the silky responsiveness of the 8295 chip and the visual impact of the 14.6‑inch screen; step into the Changan Qiyuan Q05, and you are enveloped by the warmth of its soft‑trimmed, refined cabin.”

Space is one of the A10’s key selling points. Leveraging CTC 2.0 Plus battery‑to‑chassis integration, it achieves an exceptional 88.1% interior space utilisation. The boot offers a standard 602 litres, expanding to 1,549 litres with the rear seats folded, plus a 106‑litre washable underfloor storage compartment that can be rinsed with a high‑pressure hose and separates wet and dry items. A total of 34 storage compartments are provided throughout the cabin, including a fold‑away tray table with dual hooks and a cup holder on the driver’s seat back.

The Changan Qiyuan Q05 measures 4,435×1,855×1,600 mm with a wheelbase of 2,735 mm. Its boot capacity is 540 litres, expanding to 1,380 litres. The Changan Qiyuan Q05’s longer body and wheelbase translate into superior rear longitudinal space – “a 1.7‑metre passenger enjoys two fists of knee room”. The A10, with its 2,605‑mm wheelbase, offers “only one fist” of rear legroom – sufficient for two occupants in daily use, yet somewhat confined when fully loaded with family members. In absolute cabin room, the Changan Qiyuan Q05 holds the advantage; in storage flexibility and luggage efficiency, the A10’s 88.1% utilisation rate and 106‑litre washable underfloor compartment demonstrate greater ingenuity.

Choosing the A10 means obtaining, for 86,800 yuan, the segment’s only LiDAR‑equipped “parking‑space‑to‑parking‑space” full‑scenario smart driving, an 8295 chip, and a 14.6‑inch large screen. Opting for the Changan Qiyuan Q05 means prioritising greater exterior dimensions, stronger acceleration and a more refined cabin texture for a similar outlay.

1.What kind of vehicle is the Leapmotor A10?

The A10 is the first global pure‑electric SUV built on Leapmotor’s new A‑platform, positioned in the 60,000–100,000 yuan segment as a “smart premium long‑range SUV”. It leverages LiDAR‑based parking‑space‑to‑parking‑space navigation‑assisted driving, dual Qualcomm 8295+8650 flagship chips, and up to 505 km of CLTC range to appeal to tech‑savvy young families and trade‑up buyers.

2.What are the A10’s core competitive strengths?

Its core strengths lie in the segment’s only full‑scenario smart driving, 8295 chip and long‑range combination:

At 86,800 yuan, it offers standard LiDAR, 27 sensing units and a Snapdragon 8650 chip, supporting parking‑space‑to‑parking‑space full‑scenario navigation assistance;A Snapdragon 8295 flagship cockpit chip with a 14.6‑inch 2.5K screen, delivering segment‑leading infotainment responsiveness;505‑km CLTC range with 2.5C fast‑charging, replenishing 30‑80% in 16 minutes;88.1% space utilisation, 602‑litre boot and 106‑litre washable underfloor storage;A 65,800‑yuan starting price, establishing a benchmark for value in the sub‑100,000‑yuan category.

3.What are the key differences between the Leapmotor A10 and the Changan Qiyuan Q05, and how should one choose?

Exterior dimensions: The Changan Qiyuan Q05 (4,435 mm long, 2,735‑mm wheelbase) offers more generous rear legroom (two fists vs one fist); the A10 (4,270 mm, 2,605‑mm wheelbase) is adequate but less expansive.

Power performance: The Changan Qiyuan Q05’s 120‑kW motor delivers sub‑8‑second 0‑100 km/h acceleration; the A10’s 70‑90‑kW unit achieves 10.6‑12.2 seconds – sufficient yet slower.

Intelligent hardware: The A10 top variant comes standard with LiDAR, Snapdragon 8295, Snapdragon 8650 and 27 sensing units; the Changan Qiyuan Q05 LiDAR edition features LiDAR and a Horizon Journey 6M chip, with highway‑focused ADAS.

Cabin equipment: The A10 offers a 14.6‑inch screen and 8295 chip (on higher trims) for superior infotainment fluidity; the Changan Qiyuan Q05 provides extensive soft wrapping, 50‑W wireless charging and broader smartphone integration.

Cargo space: The A10’s 602‑litre boot plus 106‑litre washable underfloor compartment offers more creative storage; the Changan Qiyuan Q05’s 540‑litre boot is functional and well‑proportioned.

Pricing: The A10 ranges from 65,800 to 86,800 yuan; the Changan Qiyuan Q05 is priced at 79,900–114,900 yuan (with a starting price of 69,900 yuan after discounts).

Recommendation:

Choose the Leapmotor A10 if you prioritise the segment’s only full‑scenario smart driving, 8295 chip fluidity and ultimate value for money.

Choose the Changan Qiyuan Q05 if you value greater rear passenger space, stronger acceleration and a more refined cabin finish.

User Comments

5xh: “I like this one.”

Ge: “It has many strengths and some weaknesses, but the value for money is still excellent. I’d recommend the 505 Joy Edition – the LiDAR version costs an extra 10,000 yuan, and while the smart driving system does work, I suspect it won’t perform exceptionally well, so I wouldn’t suggest buying it. However, for those who want to try smart driving and have high highway‑driving needs, it might be worth a shot.”