EV brand Leapmotor says its top-seller will have a petrol engine
First launched here in two variants, the battery-electric C10 was Leapmotor's first model to arrive in Australia, in November 2024, when it became yet another direct rival for the top-selling Tesla Model Y, Kia EV5 and Xpeng G6.
But the hitherto EV-only brand's local boss says the new Leapmotor C10 REEV will be more suitable for Australians when it arrives in showrooms in June, priced from $43,888 before on-road costs – $2000 less than the C10 EV's starting price.
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The C10 REEV uses a 158kW/320Nm electric motor to drive the rear wheels, but adds a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine acting as a generator to charge its 28.4kWh battery.
The official fuel consumption figure is just 0.9L/100km, and claimed total range is 1150km (NEDC) from a fully charged battery and a topped-up 60-litre fuel tank.
It's offered in the same Style and Design variants as the C10 EV and features the same equipment levels – apart from the different powertrain – and the only exterior difference is an additional charging flap for the C10 REEV.
Speaking during a media call to announce the C10 REEV, Leapmotor Australia boss Andy Huang said the new powertrain is expected to account for around 60 per cent of C10 sales locally, making it the brand's new best-seller.
'We think the REEV, at the moment, is probably meeting more of what our customers in Australia are expecting,' said Mr Huang.
'Our sales forecast is probably 60-40 REEV over BEV, but it's early days and over the next couple of months we'll probably have a better understanding of where those numbers fall.'
The local Leapmotor boss said the REEV Ultra Hybrid won't steal sales off the EV – despite its lower price – but will instead add to the brand's overall sales tally.
Hybrid vehicle sales in Australia to the end of May 2025 have increased by 18.3 per cent – alongside an overall market decline of 5.2 per cent in the same period – following a 76 per cent rise in 2024.
The brand claims the C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid is the first EV-based range-extender vehicle since the 2014-2022 BMW i3 REx, which is technically true. However, while the Mazda MX-30 R-EV was never sold here, e-Power versions of the Nissan X-Trail and Qashqai are effectively EREVs but did not start out as EVs.
Mr Huang would not name a direct competitor for the C10 REEV Ultra Hybrid, instead saying the fledgling brand will focus on getting its product mix right ahead of releasing new models.
'I see our competitors, or I see the customer that chooses us, will be someone that's probably for the C10, someone that needs the space and size of a D-size [large] SUV for the family,' he said.
'And then now they can say, 'Oh wow, guess what, for that same price I can actually go for EV, or I can go Ultra Hybrid'. So, it's not one competitor, I think it's more about having the right product in that segment.'
The local brand boss told CarExpert earlier this year that all Leapmotor models offered overseas including the B10 small electric SUV and the T03 electric city-car are on the table for Australia, one of the world's most competitive auto markets.
'There's many competitors in the marketplace, it's so competitive,' said Mr Huaag.
'For us, the key to it is about our brand. I think that we have the advantage that we're trying to balance the best of both worlds in making that transition from going from an ICE to an EV or Ultra Hybrid as simple as possible.'
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"It's also equipped with a rooftop tent, limb risers, a rooftop-mounted lightbar and durable protective covers over the lower front and rear fascias." And when contacted by CarExpert, Premcar CEO Bernie Quinn said: "The Premcar team is proud to have worked with Infiniti USA to create the QX80 Terrain Spec concept." Officially, both the Terrain Spec and Track Spec concepts are designed to "explore the wide-ranging capabilities" of the third-generation (Z63-series) QX80, which won't be sold in Australia following the axing of Nissan's Infiniti luxury brand locally in 2020. However, the latest Z63 QX80 is closely related to the new Y63 Patrol that will be released Down Under in 2027, and will form the basis of another Premcar-developed Warrior off-road flagship, which should offer much of the capability previewed by the QX Terrain Spec concept also engineered by Premcar. "I think that vehicle is ideally suited to the Warrior treatment and I can't wait to get my hands on one," said Mr Quinn in a recent interview with CarExpert. In the same interview, Mr Quinn highlighted international expansion as a key area of growth for Premcar, which is now producing Patrol Warrior vehicles in and for the South African market, and the development of the Infiniti QX80 Terrain Spec is the latest example of this. "I think the biggest opportunity that has taken my time of late is the expansion of the Warrior brand and the expansion of Premcar into other markets outside Australia," he said. "I'm expecting big growth in the Australian part of our business, but also the same growth, if not bigger, on some international projects. "It's a thrill to take our Aussie-owned and Aussie-based company out into the wide world. This is where my job gets really exciting." The QX80 is currently available in five grades in North America – Pure, Luxe, Sensory, Autograph and Sport – but the Terrain Spec and Track Spec concepts could preview future variants that bring enhanced off-road and on-road performance respectively. Finished in a satin dark basalt vinyl wrap, the QX80 Terrain Spec features raised suspension, all-terrain wheels and tyres and a side-exit exhaust as per the Patrol Warrior, plus a pop-up rooftop tent and lightbar, protective body cladding including beefier fender flares, and more protective covers over the lower front and rear fascias. These additions are said to better compliment new off-road technologies fitted to the latest QX80 including Invisible Hood View, which uses advanced image processing to project an image of what's directly underneath the vehicle onto the in-car displays, and 3D Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection, which presents a third-person, rotating view of QX80's surroundings. Meantime, the QX80 Track Spec is finished in a matte metallic black-blue vinyl wrap and packs a reworked twin-turbo 3.5-litre petrol V6 that produces 50 per cent more power and torque – now over 485kW and 1015Nm respectively. Infiniti says the former figure is the highest horsepower output in the brand's history. The upgrades come courtesy of new turbocharger and exhaust systems including upgraded compressors, a higher-capacity intercooler, new fuel-injectors, ram-air intake and a less restrictive quad-outlet exhaust, but no internal engine modifications. Above and below: Infiniti QX80 Track Spec concept The Track Spec's more powerful V6 is joined by larger Brembo brakes, larger 24-inch wheels and more aggressive bodywork including a unique front splitter, rear diffuser, rocker panels, fender vents, front air intakes and the grille from the new QX80 Sport variant. "High performance and off-road capability are emotional entry points into how today's drivers experience luxury," said Infiniti Americas vice president Tiago Castro. "QX80 Track Spec and Terrain Spec reflect two distinct client mindsets – those who crave thrilling on-road performance and those who seek confident capability far beyond the pavement. "These concepts embody Infiniti's new, fast-to-market mindset – one that allows us to explore what resonates most with clients while accelerating our push into the premium SUV space." The pair of QX80 concepts were revealed in Monterey alongside the introduction of the Infiniti QX65 Monograph concept, which the Japanese premium brand said "provides a tantalizing preview of the next new vehicle in Infiniti's product renaissance". Content originally sourced from:
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Toyota Supra dead in Australia, will live on in Supercars
Customer orders for the current Toyota GR Supra will close later this month in Australia, before the current-generation sports coupe is axed. However, Toyota has indicated that the GR Supra nameplate will live on beyond 2026. The move will see the outgoing GR Supra join the Chevrolet Camaro as another vehicle being raced in Supercars that can't be purchased by customers. Only the Ford Mustang will have a corresponding road car on sale. "The GR Supra already had a sterling legacy when the current generation launched in 2019, and we're pleased to say it has exceeded the expectations set by its predecessors," said Toyota Australia vice president of sales, marketing and franchise operations, Sean Hanley. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. "Its pulse-raising performance, sleek coupe design and thrilling dynamics helped raise the profile of our GR portfolio, helping to pave the way for other exciting models like the GR Yaris and GR Corolla. "While customers will no longer be able to purchase their own GR Supra by the end of August, fans of the GR Supra will be able to follow its story when it lines up on the Supercars Championship grid in 2026 and beyond." The announcement doesn't come as much of a surprise, given reports from last year that the Supra and its BMW Z4 platform-mate would exit production in Austria before 2027. Toyota Australia explained the decision to use a vehicle in its twilight years for Supercars racing, arguing it was an "iconic nameplate" and it was easy to drop a V8 into it and take it racing. Above: GR Supra Track Edition And Mr Hanley has previously told CarExpert "there is no plan to discontinue the Supra brand in this car company", suggesting a sixth generation is coming. The current fifth-generation Supra was launched in Australia in 2019, marking the first time Toyota's flagship sports car had been offered locally since the last third-generation example reached customers in 1993. We missed out on the sought-after fourth-generation model. Unlike past Supras, the fifth-generation vehicle shared its platform and powertrain with a BMW. While the current Supra is shuffling off, Toyota is rumoured to have plenty planned in the sports car space with persistent rumours out of Japan of a revived MR2 and Celica, as well as a Supra replacement that could use a hybrid powertrain and spawn a Lexus cousin. Above: GR Supra Final Edition Toyota is closing out the Supra on a high, having launched the Track Edition earlier this year. This flagship variant features retuned steering and suspension as well as various aesthetic upgrades, though there's no extra power under the bonnet. Overseas, Toyota has also offered an even hotter Final Edition, which not only features upgraded suspension and styling but also more power. This send-off produces 320kW of power and 570Nm of torque from its turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six, up 35kW and 70Nm on Australian-market Supras including the Track Edition. The GR Supra may be gone – at least for now – but Toyota still has a raft of Gazoo Racing-branded vehicles, including the smaller and also rear-wheel drive GR86 coupe, plus the turbocharged three-cylinder, all-wheel drive GR Yaris and GR Corolla hot hatches. The demise of Toyota's flagship sports coupe, however, leaves the Nissan Z without any other rivals from Japanese brands – a far cry from the glory days of the 1990s when even Mazda and Mitsubishi had sultry sports coupes in this segment. MORE: Explore the Toyota Supra showroom Content originally sourced from: Customer orders for the current Toyota GR Supra will close later this month in Australia, before the current-generation sports coupe is axed. However, Toyota has indicated that the GR Supra nameplate will live on beyond 2026. The move will see the outgoing GR Supra join the Chevrolet Camaro as another vehicle being raced in Supercars that can't be purchased by customers. Only the Ford Mustang will have a corresponding road car on sale. "The GR Supra already had a sterling legacy when the current generation launched in 2019, and we're pleased to say it has exceeded the expectations set by its predecessors," said Toyota Australia vice president of sales, marketing and franchise operations, Sean Hanley. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. "Its pulse-raising performance, sleek coupe design and thrilling dynamics helped raise the profile of our GR portfolio, helping to pave the way for other exciting models like the GR Yaris and GR Corolla. "While customers will no longer be able to purchase their own GR Supra by the end of August, fans of the GR Supra will be able to follow its story when it lines up on the Supercars Championship grid in 2026 and beyond." The announcement doesn't come as much of a surprise, given reports from last year that the Supra and its BMW Z4 platform-mate would exit production in Austria before 2027. Toyota Australia explained the decision to use a vehicle in its twilight years for Supercars racing, arguing it was an "iconic nameplate" and it was easy to drop a V8 into it and take it racing. Above: GR Supra Track Edition And Mr Hanley has previously told CarExpert "there is no plan to discontinue the Supra brand in this car company", suggesting a sixth generation is coming. The current fifth-generation Supra was launched in Australia in 2019, marking the first time Toyota's flagship sports car had been offered locally since the last third-generation example reached customers in 1993. We missed out on the sought-after fourth-generation model. Unlike past Supras, the fifth-generation vehicle shared its platform and powertrain with a BMW. While the current Supra is shuffling off, Toyota is rumoured to have plenty planned in the sports car space with persistent rumours out of Japan of a revived MR2 and Celica, as well as a Supra replacement that could use a hybrid powertrain and spawn a Lexus cousin. Above: GR Supra Final Edition Toyota is closing out the Supra on a high, having launched the Track Edition earlier this year. This flagship variant features retuned steering and suspension as well as various aesthetic upgrades, though there's no extra power under the bonnet. Overseas, Toyota has also offered an even hotter Final Edition, which not only features upgraded suspension and styling but also more power. This send-off produces 320kW of power and 570Nm of torque from its turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six, up 35kW and 70Nm on Australian-market Supras including the Track Edition. The GR Supra may be gone – at least for now – but Toyota still has a raft of Gazoo Racing-branded vehicles, including the smaller and also rear-wheel drive GR86 coupe, plus the turbocharged three-cylinder, all-wheel drive GR Yaris and GR Corolla hot hatches. The demise of Toyota's flagship sports coupe, however, leaves the Nissan Z without any other rivals from Japanese brands – a far cry from the glory days of the 1990s when even Mazda and Mitsubishi had sultry sports coupes in this segment. MORE: Explore the Toyota Supra showroom Content originally sourced from: Customer orders for the current Toyota GR Supra will close later this month in Australia, before the current-generation sports coupe is axed. However, Toyota has indicated that the GR Supra nameplate will live on beyond 2026. The move will see the outgoing GR Supra join the Chevrolet Camaro as another vehicle being raced in Supercars that can't be purchased by customers. Only the Ford Mustang will have a corresponding road car on sale. "The GR Supra already had a sterling legacy when the current generation launched in 2019, and we're pleased to say it has exceeded the expectations set by its predecessors," said Toyota Australia vice president of sales, marketing and franchise operations, Sean Hanley. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. "Its pulse-raising performance, sleek coupe design and thrilling dynamics helped raise the profile of our GR portfolio, helping to pave the way for other exciting models like the GR Yaris and GR Corolla. "While customers will no longer be able to purchase their own GR Supra by the end of August, fans of the GR Supra will be able to follow its story when it lines up on the Supercars Championship grid in 2026 and beyond." The announcement doesn't come as much of a surprise, given reports from last year that the Supra and its BMW Z4 platform-mate would exit production in Austria before 2027. Toyota Australia explained the decision to use a vehicle in its twilight years for Supercars racing, arguing it was an "iconic nameplate" and it was easy to drop a V8 into it and take it racing. Above: GR Supra Track Edition And Mr Hanley has previously told CarExpert "there is no plan to discontinue the Supra brand in this car company", suggesting a sixth generation is coming. The current fifth-generation Supra was launched in Australia in 2019, marking the first time Toyota's flagship sports car had been offered locally since the last third-generation example reached customers in 1993. We missed out on the sought-after fourth-generation model. Unlike past Supras, the fifth-generation vehicle shared its platform and powertrain with a BMW. While the current Supra is shuffling off, Toyota is rumoured to have plenty planned in the sports car space with persistent rumours out of Japan of a revived MR2 and Celica, as well as a Supra replacement that could use a hybrid powertrain and spawn a Lexus cousin. Above: GR Supra Final Edition Toyota is closing out the Supra on a high, having launched the Track Edition earlier this year. This flagship variant features retuned steering and suspension as well as various aesthetic upgrades, though there's no extra power under the bonnet. Overseas, Toyota has also offered an even hotter Final Edition, which not only features upgraded suspension and styling but also more power. This send-off produces 320kW of power and 570Nm of torque from its turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six, up 35kW and 70Nm on Australian-market Supras including the Track Edition. The GR Supra may be gone – at least for now – but Toyota still has a raft of Gazoo Racing-branded vehicles, including the smaller and also rear-wheel drive GR86 coupe, plus the turbocharged three-cylinder, all-wheel drive GR Yaris and GR Corolla hot hatches. The demise of Toyota's flagship sports coupe, however, leaves the Nissan Z without any other rivals from Japanese brands – a far cry from the glory days of the 1990s when even Mazda and Mitsubishi had sultry sports coupes in this segment. MORE: Explore the Toyota Supra showroom Content originally sourced from: Customer orders for the current Toyota GR Supra will close later this month in Australia, before the current-generation sports coupe is axed. However, Toyota has indicated that the GR Supra nameplate will live on beyond 2026. The move will see the outgoing GR Supra join the Chevrolet Camaro as another vehicle being raced in Supercars that can't be purchased by customers. Only the Ford Mustang will have a corresponding road car on sale. "The GR Supra already had a sterling legacy when the current generation launched in 2019, and we're pleased to say it has exceeded the expectations set by its predecessors," said Toyota Australia vice president of sales, marketing and franchise operations, Sean Hanley. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. "Its pulse-raising performance, sleek coupe design and thrilling dynamics helped raise the profile of our GR portfolio, helping to pave the way for other exciting models like the GR Yaris and GR Corolla. "While customers will no longer be able to purchase their own GR Supra by the end of August, fans of the GR Supra will be able to follow its story when it lines up on the Supercars Championship grid in 2026 and beyond." The announcement doesn't come as much of a surprise, given reports from last year that the Supra and its BMW Z4 platform-mate would exit production in Austria before 2027. Toyota Australia explained the decision to use a vehicle in its twilight years for Supercars racing, arguing it was an "iconic nameplate" and it was easy to drop a V8 into it and take it racing. Above: GR Supra Track Edition And Mr Hanley has previously told CarExpert "there is no plan to discontinue the Supra brand in this car company", suggesting a sixth generation is coming. The current fifth-generation Supra was launched in Australia in 2019, marking the first time Toyota's flagship sports car had been offered locally since the last third-generation example reached customers in 1993. We missed out on the sought-after fourth-generation model. Unlike past Supras, the fifth-generation vehicle shared its platform and powertrain with a BMW. While the current Supra is shuffling off, Toyota is rumoured to have plenty planned in the sports car space with persistent rumours out of Japan of a revived MR2 and Celica, as well as a Supra replacement that could use a hybrid powertrain and spawn a Lexus cousin. Above: GR Supra Final Edition Toyota is closing out the Supra on a high, having launched the Track Edition earlier this year. This flagship variant features retuned steering and suspension as well as various aesthetic upgrades, though there's no extra power under the bonnet. Overseas, Toyota has also offered an even hotter Final Edition, which not only features upgraded suspension and styling but also more power. This send-off produces 320kW of power and 570Nm of torque from its turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six, up 35kW and 70Nm on Australian-market Supras including the Track Edition. The GR Supra may be gone – at least for now – but Toyota still has a raft of Gazoo Racing-branded vehicles, including the smaller and also rear-wheel drive GR86 coupe, plus the turbocharged three-cylinder, all-wheel drive GR Yaris and GR Corolla hot hatches. The demise of Toyota's flagship sports coupe, however, leaves the Nissan Z without any other rivals from Japanese brands – a far cry from the glory days of the 1990s when even Mazda and Mitsubishi had sultry sports coupes in this segment. MORE: Explore the Toyota Supra showroom Content originally sourced from:
