- Leapmotor D19 is a new flagship SUV with loads of power and range.
- It will offer both fully electric and range-extender hybrid powertrains.
- The large SUV targets premium rivals with high-tech features and style.
Update: Leapmotor has pulled the wraps off its newest flagship, the D19 SUV, releasing images and preliminary specifications ahead of its market debut next year. We’ve gathered all official details and photos below.
Leapmotor, the Chinese EV manufacturer partly owned by Stellantis, continues to expand its lineup into new segments. Fresh off the debut of the B05 / Lafa 5 hatchback at the Munich motor show last month, the company has introduced a new flagship SUV.
Named the D19, this full-size model is set to go on sale in China during the first half of 2026, promising premium comfort and advanced technology at a price designed to appeal to a broad audience.
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The styling of the new model is modern yet somewhat generic, its proportions aligning with other full-size electric SUVs from China such as the Li Auto L9, Dongfeng Yipai 008, Chery Fulwin T11, GAC Trumpchi S9, Zeekr 9X, Nio Onvo L90, and Geely Galaxy M9.
That isn’t necessarily a drawback. Buyers in this segment usually care less about making a design statement and more about space, comfort, and the kind of quiet authority a big SUV delivers.
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One of the most distinctive design elements is the thick chrome trim that wraps around the side windows and obscures the D-pillar, giving it a Rolls-Royce Cullinan meets Mercedes-Maybach GLS vibe. Leapmotor has also added a unique lighting signature for the split headlights and full-width taillights.
The D19 also also features chrome-finished disc wheels that further echo styling cues from Rolls-Royce and Maybach. Measuring 5.2 meters (204.7 inches) long with a generous 3.1 m (122 inches) wheelbase, the SUV is roughly the same size as a BMW X7 or a Mercedes GLS.
We haven’t seen the interior yet, but it’s expected to feature an advanced digital cockpit with a dedicated passenger display, along with high-quality materials throughout the cabin. The D19 will run on dual Qualcomm Snapdragon 8797 chipsets, one handling infotainment, the other powering the sophisticated ADAS suite.
Another unusual feature is the built-in oxygen generator, capable of producing 8 liters per minute. The company says it keeps the air clean and breathable in traffic or at altitude, which at best feels like an acknowledgment of how bad urban air has become, and at worst, a gimmick.
Powertrain Options
In terms of powertrain options, the D19 will be offered in both fully electric and range-extender forms. The battery-electric version generates 724 hp (540 kW / 734 PS) with a massive 115 kWh battery offering 720 km (447 miles) of CLTC range.
The hybrid combines dual electric motors with a range-extender combustion engine producing a total of 536 hp (400 kW / 544 PS). The 80.3 kWh battery offers 500 km (311 miles) of EV-only range, hinting at a really impressive combined figure between charging and refueling stops.
How Much Will It Cost?
Perhaps most noteworthy detail is pricing. Leapmotor has indicated a starting price between ¥250,000 and ¥300,000, which converts to around $35,000 to $42,000. And yes, that figure sounds like a bargain for anyone trying to buy a car in the West these days.
In fact, that’s roughly what you’d pay for a hybrid Toyota RAV4 or Honda CR-V here in the States, or, worse still, a mid-level Toyota Yaris Cross if you happen to live in Germany. And that’s not even getting into the more painful pricing realities in other parts of Europe.
Even so, you might be surprised to learn that the D19 won’t be the cheapest in its class. The Geely Galaxy M9 undercuts it with a current starting price of ¥173,800 ($24,400), thanks to discounts.
A Growing Lineup And A Production Milestone
Naturally, the D19 will sit above the T03, B01, B10, C01, C10, C11, and C16, making it the new range-topper in Leapmotor’s domestic lineup. Spy shots have also hinted at a flagship minivan currently in development, which may share the same platform as the large SUV.
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On September 25, Leapmotor announced that its one millionth vehicle had rolled off the production line. The automaker reaffirmed its commitment to “fully in-house R&D” and its goal of becoming a “respected, world-class smart electric vehicle company.”
