Starting at $32,324: A Complete Guide to the Leapmotor D19 – Not Just Tech for All, But Flagship Equality

[New Car Launch] On April 16, the Leapmotor D19 officially launched, offering 7 variants with a price range of $32,324-$39,676. As the first model in the Leapmotor D series, the D19 is built on the LEAP 4.0 technology architecture, positioned as a large SUV, available in 6- and 7-seat layouts, and equipped with dual Qualcomm 8797 chips (1280 TOPS computing power), a 1000V high-voltage platform, extended-range CTC technology, dual-chamber closed air suspension, and a vehicle-grade oxygen cabin. It is reported that deliveries will begin today.

Leapmotor D19 Extended-Range Version – Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

Leapmotor D19 All-Electric Version – Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

First owner Mr. Fei Xiang receives the new car on-site

Orders placed before 24:00 on May 31 can enjoy benefits worth up to $7,377, including an optional package (up to $2,206), a smart chip upgrade (limited-time upgrade to dual 8797 chips, except for the base version), a smart key gift (free UWB key, except for the base version), a repurchase incentive ($1,471 per vehicle cash subsidy), a financial subsidy ($1,471 per vehicle), a delivery gift, a charging benefit, and a data plan gift.

Leapmotor's 10th Anniversary 'Coming-of-Age' Milestone

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Leapmotor's founding and a strategic turning point for the brand. Over the past decade, Leapmotor has primarily competed in the market with its A, B, and C series, with main models concentrated in the $14,706-$29,412 price range, often labeled by the market as 'half-price alternatives' or 'buddy substitutes.' In the next decade, Leapmotor aims to transition from a 'new energy vehicle startup' to a 'world-class automaker' with annual sales of 4 million units, making the arrival of the D19 particularly significant at this milestone moment.

As the first model based on the LEAP 4.0 technology architecture, the Leapmotor D19 represents the culmination of a decade of in-house R&D across all domains. It will help the brand establish a presence in the $36,765-level market, achieving a crucial step upward in brand positioning. Notably, in 2025, Leapmotor delivered nearly 600,000 new vehicles, setting a new record and achieving its first full-year profit. After successfully navigating the 'survival' phase, can Leapmotor quickly shift to a 'running' or 'standing tall' state and meet its 2026 target of 1 million annual sales? Let's explore what capabilities the Leapmotor D19 brings to the table.

Product Introduction:

Extended-Range Version

Pure Electric Version

In terms of exterior design, the Leapmotor D19 adopts the "Cosmic Realm" front fascia design. The extended-range and pure electric versions maintain a high degree of uniformity in the front fascia design, with the pure electric version additionally featuring a front trunk (176L) and an active air intake. Furthermore, the vehicle is equipped with a three-section full-width daytime running light strip, flanked by million-pixel DLP projection headlights capable of projecting dynamic light carpets, and also includes functions like adaptive high beams.

Regarding body colors, the Leapmotor D19 offers five solid paint options: Pine Valley Green, Liquid Silver, Metallic Black, Sky Curtain Gray, and Photoelectric White. Additionally, there are three two-tone paint schemes: Pine Valley Green + Silver Crown, Metallic Black + Silver Crown, and Sky Curtain Gray + Silver Crown.

The vehicle's side profile features a flush side window design, hidden door handles, and a curved body surface. Its dimensions are 5252mm in length, 1995mm in width, and 1780mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3110mm. It comes standard with 21-inch wheels, available in multi-spoke and pie-dish styles, among others.

The most prominent feature at the rear is the ISD Intelligent Interactive Light Curtain, which spans 1958mm in width and supports multi-scenario intelligent light language. The trunk offers a standard capacity of 337L and includes an 81L hidden storage compartment.

For the interior, the new model features a double-layer wraparound cockpit with a super-elliptical digital curved design, available in three color schemes: Misty Gray, Dan Ya Brown, and Ji Yu Gray. In terms of material quality, the cabin uses extensive soft-touch materials, employs a tea polyphenol eco-friendly process, and includes a velvet headliner, first-layer calfskin upholstery, a Nappa leather steering wheel, and wood-grain trim. Additionally, the interior offers a 3-fragrance system, soft diffused wall lighting, and a 2,352,941-color ambient lighting system with multi-scenario lighting coordination.

The front row features a 60-inch high-brightness all-weather AR-HUD, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 17.3-inch central touchscreen. It utilizes an on-device large model cockpit with AI interaction capabilities. The central screen offers high-definition visuals, 3D vehicle model imaging, and full-domain lane-level SR navigation. Notably, the vehicle is also equipped with a "Forest Oxygen Cabin" onboard oxygen generation system, with a maximum output of 8L/min, alongside air purification functionality.

For seating, the front seats come standard with power adjustment, heating, ventilation, massage, memory functions, and a heated steering wheel. In the six-seat version, the second-row seats offer zero-gravity functionality supporting a 120-degree pressure-free reclining position, 4-way leg rests, and a 195mm central aisle; the right-side second-row seat also features electric lateral sliding. In the seven-seat version, the second-row seatbacks recline up to 145 degrees and support one-touch folding. Both versions come standard with heating, ventilation, massage, and memory functions for the second row. The third-row seats support power adjustment, with seatbacks reclining up to 131 degrees, and include one-touch folding, seat heating, and seat memory. Additionally, the new model comes standard with electric sunshades for the second and third rows.

In terms of features, the rear cabin provides a 6-inch multifunction control screen and a 21.4-inch 3K electric entertainment screen, both TÜV Rheinland low blue light certified. The rear also includes a foldable table, an 8.1L heating/cooling box (with a wide temperature range from -6°C to 50°C), sunshades, a panoramic glass roof, and double-glazed windows. The vehicle comes standard with a 23-speaker (including 2 driver's headrest speakers) Leap Sound audio system, with a peak power output of 2304W.

Regarding intelligent systems, the new model is equipped with dual Qualcomm Snapdragon 8797 Supreme chips, delivering up to 1280 TOPS of computing power. It also features 28 intelligent sensing hardware units, including one lidar, supporting VLA (Vehicle-Level Autonomy) assisted driving functions such as parking-to-parking navigation assist, highway navigation assist, and urban navigation assist. The vehicle boasts an active AEB (Automatic Emergency Braking) system operational from 4 to 150 km/h, and an active emergency steering (AES) system functional from 80 to 130 km/h. For passive safety, it employs a cage-type body structure, a reinforced five-layer A-pillar, high-strength steel accounting for over 75% of the structure, a ten-layer battery protection system, a dual-tire blowout stability control function effective up to 120 km/h, and comes standard with 10 airbags.

For powertrain, the Leapmotor D19 extended-range version is equipped with a 1.5T range extender. All variants feature a front and rear dual-motor all-wheel-drive system, with a combined motor power output of 300kW (100kW front, 200kW rear). Energy storage configurations are 63.7kWh battery + 52L fuel tank and 80.3kWh battery + 40L fuel tank, corresponding to CLTC electric ranges of 400km and 500km respectively, and total ranges of 1300km and 1180km respectively. The model pioneers an extended-range CTC (Cell-to-Chassis) battery technology and features an innovative sill-integrated exhaust system to maximize chassis space for the battery. The extended-range version utilizes an 800V platform, with a 30% to 80% charging time of 15 minutes.

The pure electric version will utilize a 1000V platform, capable of replenishing over 350km of range in 15 minutes. The dual-motor variant has a combined maximum power of 410kW (180kW front, 230kW rear), with battery capacities of 99.6kWh or 115kWh, corresponding to CLTC ranges of 620km and 720km respectively. The tri-motor variant has a combined maximum power of 540kW (180kW front, 360kW rear), achieves a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 3.94 seconds, and is paired with a 115kWh battery for a CLTC range of 680km.

For the chassis, the new model employs a front double-wishbone and rear five-link independent suspension setup, and comes standard across the range with CDC (Continuous Damping Control) adaptive dampers. Except for the base variant, other trims are equipped with dual-chamber closed air suspension, supporting a 40mm lift and 55mm lowering. They also feature active magic carpet preview, zero-radius turning, with the top trim capable of performing a compass turn (turning on the spot). Additionally, the vehicle is equipped with front four-piston brake calipers, MK C2 brake-by-wire, Bosch R-EPS steering, and an LMC 2.0 chassis control system.

Competitors:

As a new contender in the flagship large three-row SUV segment, the Leapmotor D19 faces competitors including the Nio Onvo L90 and the Geely Galaxy M9, among others. Although the Leapmotor D9 arrives nearly a year later than these rivals, it demonstrates benchmark-level product strength in its price range across intelligent features, comfort amenities, powertrain options, and chassis configuration. These advantages may well enable it to achieve a latecomer's success and overtake the competition.

Editor's Review:

Leapmotor has long established a product lineup with four main series: A, B, C, and D. After the C series successfully gained a foothold in the market in recent years, the B and A series have gradually democratized technology, allowing products in the $14,706 price range to feature advanced configurations like lidar. However, compared to downward compatibility, upward breakthrough has always been a challenge for Chinese brands, which is why the Leapmotor D19 has garnered significant attention. With the price now announced, we look forward to its future market performance. We also hope the D99 will arrive soon, offering consumers more choices and achieving flagship democratization.