At 5.25 meters long, the new D19 bets on extended autonomy and cutting-edge technology to challenge traditional luxury brands
Leapmotor made official this Thursday (16), in China, the launch of the D19, a large SUV that debuts with the title of the world’s largest battery for a vehicle with a range extender (EREV). The model, which is positioned at the top of the manufacturer’s range, arrives in the local market with prices starting at 219.800 yuan (about R$ 159 thousand in direct conversion).
With a length of 5.25 meters and a wheelbase of 3.11 meters, the D19 impresses with its dimensions, surpassing established models such as the BMW X7 in size. The design follows the contemporary minimalist school, with clean surfaces, retractable door handles and an LED optical set that runs the entire width of the front. The set is completed by 21″ wheels as standard, which give robustness to the side profile.
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The interior is designed to offer a technological “living room” experience, with six- or seven-seat configurations. The cabin is dominated by a 17.3″ central screen, a sound system with 23 speakers and unusual treats in the category, such as a built-in minibar and ionized air purifier. In the field of safety, the SUV uses a LiDAR sensor on the roof and 27 other monitoring components to enable advanced autonomous driving functions.
Under the hood, the extended range version combines a 1.5 turbo engine with two electric powertrains, generating 402 hp and 56,1 kgfm. Thanks to the 80.3 kWh battery, the D19 can run up to 500 km in purely electric mode. For those looking for extreme performance, the 100% electric variant delivers 724 hp and 85,7 kgfm, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3,9 seconds. Ride comfort is guaranteed by an adaptive air suspension, which is standard on the top versions.
