The Leapmotor D19 is the Chinese brand’s new flagship SUV, sitting above the B10 small SUV and C10 mid-size SUV in its global lineup. It’s a big, beautiful thing, and while its wheels make it look like something from Bentley or Rolls-Royce, its interior is what really impressed us during our super-quick first drive in China last week.
It’s a full-size, three-row luxury SUV in China (in the context of the current C10 REEV and next B10 ReEV) or an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV, or REE in Leapmotor-speak). The flagship BEV Performance trim has six or seven seats, dual-motor all-wheel drive and tri- motor all wheel drive depending on the version.
So is it too big a . It is a long, 1995mm wide and 1780mm tall D19 with ‘3110mm wheelbase’ longer than most large SUVs sold in Australia (and targeted at buyers who want genuine three-row space).
But the D19 has not been confirmed for Australia, but we are firmly convinced that it will be coming to our market as Stellantis looks to continue its legacy with new Leapmotor models in Australia. Once approved, it could theoretically be completed within nine to 12 months for export-market vehicle localisation – meaning that the D19 would arrive here sometime in 2027.
A relatively small group of large or upper-large three-row SUVs in Australia, compared to the Leapmotor D19 (which is actually true seven-seat layout) or a second-ROW captain’s chair configuration.
This is a little closer to ‘Cld Vistiq, BMWX7, Denza B8 or Mercedes-Benz GLS’ than it is to more obvious competitors like the Kia EV9. They’re shorter overall, but the same wheelbases of Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Mazda CX-90 are also relevant.
How much does the Leapmotor D19 cost?
A statement on the price of Leapmotor D19 has not been released for Australian pricing. The D19 range in China starts at 219,800 (A$45,000) for the REEV and ends at an e269,600 ( A$55,000), for its tri-motor BEV Performance version.
| China-market variant | China price | Approx. AUD equivalent | Claimed CLTC range |
| — | — | — | — |
| D19 REEV 400km | ¥219,800 | approx. A$44,500 | 400km electric |
| D19 REEV 500km | ¥239,800 | approx. A$48,500 | 500km electric |
| D19 BEV 620km | ¥239,800 | approx. A$48,500 | 620km electric |
| D19 BEV 720km | ¥249,800 | approx. A$50,600 | 720km electric |
| D19 BEV Tri-Motor | ¥269,800 | approx. A$54,600 | 680km electric (est.) |
Considering the cost of D19 in Australia, it would be fair to add about $10,000-15,000 to the prices listed above.
What is the Leapmotor D19 like on the inside?
Our six-seat version we tested in China had the most amazing second-row captain’s chairs (which we genuinely fell asleep at one point while getting a massage) and our greatest shock was that it actually fell into sleep. So much room in the second row is that legroom is a true delight, and even if you don’t need more than six seats to get the captain’s chair option in d19 would be crime not to do so.
A seven-seat variant aimed at buyers who need an extra middle-row seat, which will be plenty of seats — although we were given no example of that in China this time. But if you have only three children or less, get the six-seater version and let them grow up in absolute comfort.
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A six-seat D19 is based on comfort, with heating and ventilation and massaging for the front seats of the D20 as well as zero-gravity second-row captain’s chairs. Another joy of this is the ‘leather’ colour options, with beautiful browns and other brighter colours that really make the interior stand out. The only one to see is how they survive years of abuse by children, but it’s still possible to show them how s live a lifelong existence?
A key D19 point of technology is its reliance on technology. The 15. 10 inch central touchscreen 6 inches . 9 inch digital instrument cluster, 2-inch digital instruments cluster and. This is now expected from any good Chinese brand, with 0-inch rear touchscreens being typical of what’s already on the market. They don’t disappoint, however, with high resolution, pretty easy menu structures and super-responsiveness thanks to a pair of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8795 chips (the same CPU you will get in the newSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra)
| Dimensions and practicality | Leapmotor D19 |
| — | — |
| Body style | 5-door full-size luxury SUV |
| Seating | 6 or 7 seats |
| Length | 5252mm |
| Width | 1995mm |
| Height | 1780mm |
| Wheelbase | 3110mm |
| Kerb weight | 2450-2750kg |
| Cargo volume | 337L |
| Cargo volume, seats folded | 2667L |
| Frunk | 176L – BEV only |
What’s under the bonnet?
The version is the key to that depends on. In the REEV, 1 is used as a for anREEV. Four-cylinder petrol engine with a large lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery and dual-motor all-wheel drive was described as an extreme power by 5-litre turbocharged four-cycle petrol engines, which were used as. It is only the engine to generate electricity and extend range, not a conventional petrol-powered SUV like D19.
| Specification | D19 REEV 400km | D19 REEV 500km | D19 BEV 620km dual-motor | D19 BEV 720km dual-motor | D19 BEV tri-motor Performance |
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Platform | LEAP 4.0 | LEAP 4.0 | LEAP 4.0 | LEAP 4.0 | LEAP 4.0 |
| Powertrain type | EREV | EREV | EV | EV | EV |
| Engine | 1.5L 4cyl turbo-petrol | 1.5L 4cyl turbo-petrol | None | None | None |
| Engine output | 95kW | 95kW | NA | NA | NA |
| Motor layout | Dual-motor AWD | Dual-motor AWD | Dual-motor AWD | Dual-motor AWD | Tri-motor AWD |
| System power | 300kW | 300kW | 410kW | 410kW | 540kW |
| System torque | 520Nm | 520Nm | 625Nm | 625Nm | 745Nm |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP | LFP | LFP | LFP |
| Battery capacity | 63.7kWh | 80.3kWh | 99.6kWh | 115kWh | 115kWh |
| Claimed electric range | 400km – CLTC | 500km – CLTC | 620km – CLTC | 720km – CLTC | 680km/720km (est.) |
| Claimed combined range | 1300km – CLTC | 1300km (est.) | NA | NA | NA |
| 0-100km/h | 6.0 seconds | 6.0 seconds | 4.9 seconds | 4.9 seconds | 3.94 seconds |
| Charging architecture | 800V | 800V | 1000V | 1000V | 1000V |
| DC charge time | Approx. 20min, 30-80 per cent (est.) | Approx. 20min, 30-80 per cent (est.) | Approx. 15min, 30-80 per cent | Approx. 15min, 30-80 per cent | Approx. 15min, 30-80 per cent |
| Weight | 2635kg | 2740kg +30kg for 7-seater | 2730kg +30kg for 7-seater | 2760kg | 2780kg |
These versions of the electric-only models do not include the petrol engine and use larger LFP batteries, and are available in either dual motor all-wheel drive or tri-motor all wheel drive forms (the latter for the Performance trim).
WLTP is generally more generous than the range figures are based on China’s CLTC test cycle, which has been shown to be less generous. A claimed figure would probably be different if D19 was delivered to any Australian-delivered D20.
How does the Leapmotor D19 drive?
We drove the D19 for a short time at the world’s best proving ground in China, so this isn’t necessarily an outcome but our first impressions were pretty good. Big stuff This is massive, and it weighs almost three tonnes in the higher specifications.
Our first car was the entry-level REEV 400 with a small 1 and is called an “REEV” (rev) . Instead of driving the wheels, 5-litre petrol engine is used to generate electricity (not drive the wheel) and produce power. This means that the D19 feels very much like an electric car should, so it has a lot of instantaneous torque and speeds up super-smoothly and without hesitation.
Like the Leapmotor B05 we drove, D19 did not live up to its claimed 0-100km/h time of 6 as it was described by its “D19″ (d. 1 km/m) in an auto-pilot bike that has been on track for over 100 years”. 0 second (3 seconds) . I recorded about 8 with four adults on board and 9 in the absolute top spec (and we had nine s). 5 seconds ‘At the time, I think it is just under my belt. This car was being tested over and over again, we should be sure that there are many reasons why it failed to deliver standing-start acceleration anywhere near its claims.
For a for something more than 5 inches high. A 2 metres long D19 is pretty slick and, given the type of use car like this will get, it’s actually really pretty good dynamically. While the steering has been a bit of an interruption (yes, no feedback) but we did drive Chinese specification and not D19 with the European tune that will be delivered to Australia.
While the air suspension and continuous damping control (CDC) system are designed to give the D19 a luxury SUV feel, it was only tested for’very small road-courses that were provided by the proving ground which had been testing with ease of use in its test environment. It’s so huge that what occupants in the third row feel is completely different from those up front, so we need more time behind the wheel.
The alleged turning circle of D19 is 11 and the diaphrasing. In standard form, 4 metres (or 10 metres) of . A version of the tri-motor is ‘CrabSteer’ and 8m for this . In context, the Kia EV9 has 12 s for its duration. Despite being shorter in length, 4m turning circle is still possible. What makes this car so slick at slow speeds?
Big question is how the D19 will behave away from a controlled ground of proofing. paper, it is the size, performance and technology to compete with more expensive three-row electric SUVs. But we will need an Australian drive to judge ride comfort, refinement, efficiency and ease of use properly for riding on board.
Is the Leapmotor D19 safe?
The Leapmotor D19 is yet to have an Australian ANCAP safety rating or a safety score from any other independent safety authority that we could find. But that’s probably the case with it being designed to meet the latest European safety requirements for a maximum five-star Euro NCAP rating (which is pretty much mirrored for our market) but still remains visible.
How much does the Leapmotor D19 cost to run?
The D19 has yet to be confirmed for the Australian aftersales details such as vehicle and battery warranty, capped-price servicing and roadside assistance. However, like other Leapmotor models in Australia, it should be backed by six-year, 150,000km vehicle warranty and its high-voltage battery pack eight- year,160,000km warranty.
childcareman.xyz’s Take on the Leapmotor D19
The Leapmotor D19 is the type of SUV that demonstrates how quickly Chinese brands are pushing into segments once dominated by premium and mainstream legacy automakers. I mean truly, it could be on looks alone for a $200,000 European luxury SUV and from our short time behind the wheel the interior is pretty damn nice too.
Papier says that “it has all of the Australian large SUV buyers like” three rows of seating, big batteries and long range claims, all-wheel drive (all wheel), air suspension, a high tech cabin and either range–extender or pure-electric power.
It is arguably the most interesting version of REEV, which promises long electric-only range for daily driving and petrol-backed flexibility for longer trips. meanwhile, the EV gives Leapmotor an even closer rival for large electric SUVs such as the popular Kia ev9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9, both of which are well above where LeAp motor should hopefully position D19.
Leapmotor’s introduction of the D19 here with the right specification and sharp pricing would give the brand a serious flagship. It’s a promising car for now, but still very much the kind of one we need to drive more extensively on Australian roads.
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