On April 16, Leapmotor officially launched the first model of its D series—the Leapmotor D19. The new car is available in seven configurations, with prices ranging from $32,324 to $39,676. Positioned as a large SUV, the new model is built on the LEAP 4.0 technology architecture and offers both 6-seat and 7-seat layouts. It features dual Qualcomm 8797 chips (with 1280 TOPS computing power), a 1000V high-voltage platform, range-extender CTC technology, dual-chamber closed air suspension, and an automotive-grade oxygen chamber, among other core configurations. Deliveries of the new car officially began recently (April 20).
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- Model Introduction
In terms of exterior design, the Leapmotor D19 continues the family design language, featuring full-width LED daytime running lights, DLP projection headlights, and ADB intelligent high beams. The front bumper has a closed design, complemented by a full-width ventilation opening and silver decorative trim. The side profile features straight lines, characteristic of a full-size SUV structure, with chrome trim on the windows and a camera on the front fender. The rear features a full-width light strip, an ISD intelligent interactive light panel, and the brand logo. Five paint colors are available: Pine Valley Green, Photoelectric White, Liquid Silver, Sky Curtain Gray, and Metallic Black.
Dimensions: length, width, and height are 5252/1995/1800 (1780) mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 3110 mm.
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The interior features a 10.25-inch instrument cluster, a 60-inch AR-HUD, and a 17.3-inch central control screen. It adopts an on-device large model cockpit and the LEAP4.0 central domain control architecture, debuting dual Qualcomm Snapdragon 8797 chips with 1280 TOPS computing power. It is equipped with a four-spoke multifunction steering wheel, a wireless phone charging pad, and rear-seat control screens, entertainment screens, and a cooling/heating box. Both 6-seat and 7-seat layouts are available, with rich configurations for the second and third rows.
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In terms of powertrain, the Leapmotor D19 offers both range-extender and pure electric versions. The range-extender version is built on an 800V high-voltage platform and is equipped with a 1.5T range extender. The three-motor version has a combined system power of 400 kW, achieving 0-100 km/h acceleration in the 4-second range. It is paired with an 80.3 kWh CATL battery pack, offering a CLTC pure electric range of up to 500 km. The pure electric version of the Leapmotor D19 features a full-stack 1000V three-electric system with a combined system power of 540 kW, achieving 0-100 km/h acceleration in the 3-second range. It is paired with a 115 kWh CATL battery pack, offering a CLTC pure electric range of up to 720 km. The maximum charging power is 460 kW, allowing for 350 km of range replenishment in 15 minutes of charging.
- Application of New Materials and Technologies
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Externally, the Leapmotor D19 uses the same BASF high-end paint system as luxury cars. The paint finish is transparent and delicate, balancing aesthetics, texture, and long-term durability, creating a strong sense of premium understated luxury.
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For the interior, the car offers three color schemes: Cloud Mist Gray, Danya Brown, and Jiyu Gray, continuing Leapmotor's simple and elegant design style. At the same time, it emphasizes detailed materials, with extensive soft-touch coverage throughout the cabin, complemented by a velvet headliner, first-layer calfskin leather upholstery, a Nappa leather steering wheel, and wood-grain trim, effectively enhancing the cabin's luxury feel and ride comfort.
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Among these, the imported full-grain first-layer calfskin leather used in the interior is a top-tier leather exclusive to luxury flagship models. This leather has passed two globally authoritative fabric certifications: LWG and OEKO-TEX. Additionally, the leather is processed using an automotive-grade single-piece cutting technique, precisely fitting the seat contours, with excellent durability and resistance to deformation, making it less prone to wrinkling and aging even after long-term use. It innovatively adopts a tea polyphenol eco-friendly tanning process, which can inhibit bacteria and eliminate odors, while being skin-friendly, providing long-lasting protection for the health of drivers and passengers.
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The Leapmotor D19 is equipped with an automotive-grade Senye Oxygen Chamber, a dedicated health feature designed for family trips, long-distance self-driving, and high-altitude driving. Its core technical highlights are outstanding: first, it has a high-flow oxygen generation capacity of 8 L/min, providing excellent oxygen supply efficiency; second, it uses VPSA (Vacuum Pressure Swing Adsorption) oxygen generation technology, which separates oxygen from nitrogen in the air through adsorbents, achieving high-purity, stable, and continuous oxygen supply; third, it supports both diffuse and nasal cannula oxygen supply modes, allowing flexible switching according to different usage scenarios and personal needs.
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In terms of seat configuration, the Leapmotor D19 features 12-layer luxury-grade composite architecture seats. From the bottom high-strength seat frame, support cushioning layer, and functional temperature control/massage modules, to the top breathable genuine leather upholstery, the layered design ensures both seat support and envelopment while enhancing ride comfort, effectively alleviating fatigue from long-distance travel. All seats support electric position adjustment, and the 6-seat models come standard with seat heating. Four seats are also equipped with suction-type ventilation and 10-point precision massage functions, further upgrading the driving and riding experience.
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Safety is the cornerstone of the Leapmotor D19. The vehicle is developed strictly according to C-NCAP and C-IASI safety standards, creating an all-round protective mobile fortress. It adopts a 'nine cross members, three longitudinal beams, four strong rings' cage-type body design, with high-strength steel and aluminum alloy accounting for up to 83%. In 16 key areas, 2.0 GPa hot-formed steel is applied. Innovative features such as the loop-shaped 5-layer reinforced steel A-pillar, front anti-collision beam with 80% body coverage, and integrated die-casting technology create 'armor-level' passive protection. The body torsional rigidity reaches up to 50,500 N·m/deg, laying a solid foundation for excellent vehicle handling performance.
At the same time, the vehicle is equipped with a class-leading 9-airbag configuration, and comes standard with a true through-type curtain airbag over 2.8 meters long. The curtain airbag extends from the A-pillar to the D-pillar, providing equal and comprehensive safety protection for every occupant, minimizing the risk of injury during a collision.
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In terms of battery safety, it features a ten-layer aerospace-grade protection system, with a maximum temperature resistance exceeding 1,300°C, meeting the requirement of no fire or explosion for 72 hours after thermal runaway, and complying with the upcoming 2026 new national standard in advance. The AI BMS adaptive battery management system has a warning accuracy of up to 99.8% and can provide early warnings over 30 days in advance, effectively nipping risks in the bud.
At the active safety level, the D19 is equipped with an active AEB emergency braking assistance system and an active AES emergency avoidance system with a wide operating range. It innovatively incorporates an AI adaptive driving mode, where the system can seamlessly switch power modes within 500 milliseconds based on road conditions, ensuring rapid power response in critical moments and providing crucial redundancy for safe avoidance.
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For the chassis, the Leapmotor D19's chassis architecture is 100% self-developed. It features a front all-aluminum high-performance double wishbone and rear five-link independent suspension, finely tuned by a joint China-Europe professional team, balancing precise handling and ride comfort. Additionally, the new car is equipped with Konghui dual-chamber closed air suspension, Dongjigong continuous variable damping shock absorbers, paired with Bosch Huayu R-EPS steering, Omowei (formerly Continental) MKC2 brake-by-wire, four-piston front fixed calipers, and Michelin high-performance silent tires. The hardware specifications are comparable to million-level luxury cars.
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To further optimize the efficiency and performance of the range-extender system, Leapmotor and ZF jointly developed the world's first four-wheel-drive range-extender drive and generation integrated unit. This device combines the front drive motor and the range-extender generator into one, intelligently switching between drive and generation modes according to driving needs. Compared to traditional range-extender four-wheel-drive solutions, this system reduces volume by nearly 30% and weight by 50%, delivering powerful performance while ensuring efficient power generation.
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The pure electric version is equipped with CATL's super hybrid battery cells, achieving a breakthrough in range performance. These cells are not simply a mix of ternary lithium and lithium iron phosphate cells; instead, they achieve molecular-level fusion within the cathode material, combining the three core advantages of high energy density, high safety, and long service life.
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In addition, the Leapmotor D19 adopts a 34-in-1 super integrated thermal management system. By integrating 21 types of components, the number of system components is reduced by 70%, saving 30% of vehicle layout space. The system has over 25 energy paths built in, converting waste heat generated during vehicle operation into power, achieving optimal distribution of heat throughout the vehicle. Meanwhile, the dual-source heat pump technology supports operation in a wide temperature range from -35°C to 55°C, improving winter heating efficiency by 25%, truly achieving zero heat waste and ultimate energy efficiency.
3. Outlook
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Leapmotor's founding and is also a key year for the brand's strategic transformation. Over the past decade, Leapmotor has primarily relied on its A, B, and C product series to position itself in the market, with main models concentrated in the $14,706–$29,412 price range. It has also been labeled by the market as a 'half-price XXX' or 'low-end alternative.' To date, Leapmotor has launched multiple models including the C10, C11, C16, B01, B10, Lafa5, and A10, covering both pure electric and range-extender powertrains, and spanning sedans and SUVs. As the first mass-produced model on the LEAP 4.0 technology architecture, the Leapmotor D19 brings together the core technological achievements of Leapmotor's decade-long full-stack self-development. As the brand's first large SUV, it will successfully fill the gap in Leapmotor's lineup in this segment. Its main competitors are large SUVs in the $44,118 class, such as the Geely Galaxy M9, Deepal S09, Trumpchi Xiangwang S9, Ledo L90, Lynk & Co 900, and Denza N8L.
It is worth mentioning that in 2025, Leapmotor delivered nearly 600,000 new vehicles for the full year, setting a new historical record and achieving full-year profitability for the first time. Having successfully passed the 'survival' stage, whether Leapmotor can quickly switch to the 'running' and 'standing up' development rhythm and smoothly achieve the annual sales target of 1 million vehicles in 2026 will depend crucially on the market performance of the Leapmotor D19, making this milestone goal more achievable.
Source: Material sourced from the internet, edited and compiled by Automotive Materials Network
