Update: ‘Interior’ section revised with photographs and commentary.
Leapmotor unveiled the B03X at a dedicated preview event in Guangzhou, China, late last year. The model is known as the A10 in the Chinese market, and has been confirmed for the UK in the second half of the year, where it will be positioned above the entry-level T03.
We spent some time with the Leapmotor B03X in Europe as well as the A10 in Asia, and here’s what we think about its design, interior, and its features.
Design
Seeing it in person, the Leapmotor B03X looks planted and wide-shouldered, with flared wheel arches, side body cladding, and a high beltline.
There’s nothing especially rugged or sophisticated about this vehicle, and it features a smooth, rounded surfacing. The dark housing of the headlights reveal a unique smiley signature, and the rear lights look like they’re laughing out loud!
Exterior features that we noted include 18-inch alloy wheels, semi-hidden door handles, and a floating roof effect. The roofline stays relatively flat to maximise boot space and rear passenger comfort. Buyers will be offered six colour options in global markets.
Interior
The A10 features a simple dashboard layout centred around two screens, and we feel that many of the features and experiences we’re about to describe would apply to the B03X.
Ahead of the driver is an 8.88-inch digital instrument cluster, while a 14.6-inch 2.5K touchscreen handles infotainment duties. The system runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P chip and supports voice control through Leapmotor’s AI assistant.
Like other recent Leapmotor models, the B03X uses a column-mounted gear selector, freeing up space in the centre console. The cabin also includes wireless phone charging and dual cup holders.
The front passenger seat can fold completely flat to accommodate longer items, while the rear seat base flips up to reveal additional storage space underneath. There is also a 106-litre storage compartment beneath the boot floor.
Rear passengers get a folding tray table (mounted to the driver’s seat) with integrated cup holders and bag hooks mounted behind the front seats. Soft-touch materials are used across key touchpoints such as the dashboard and door panels.
Experience in the Leapmotor A10
For a compact EV, the Leapmotor A10 made a solid first impression. The step-in height was okay, though I had to duck slightly while getting in, given my six-foot frame.
The doors felt heavy and well designed for a car in this segment, but taller drivers need to watch the steering wheel position during ingress. Even at its highest setting, my thighs touched the wheel, and I had to manoeuvre a little while getting in and out. At that height, the wheel also partially blocked the instrument cluster, so I had to lower it again.
Once seated, the electrically adjustable front seats felt very comfortable. The fixed headrests provided good support, back support was good, seat width was fine, and under-thigh support was good. I had about 10 cm of headroom, and the dead pedal worked well with my UK size 11.5 shoes.
The cabin is well executed for the segment. I liked the two-tier centre console, charging mat, cupholders, lower bag storage, ambient lighting across the dashboard and door cards, soft-touch upper surfaces, responsive touchscreen and solid-feeling AC vent adjusters and power window switches.
However, almost all controls are routed through the touchscreen, which I am not a big fan of, and the gloss silver trim could show fingerprints. While outward visibility wasn’t an issue, I felt that a front quarter glass panel and lower windows could have made it even better.
In the rear, access was straightforward, and I was pleasantly surprised by the space. My shoes partly slid under the front seat, and despite my six-foot frame, I had about 4 cm of knee room. The flat floor and large glass roof help comfort and cabin light, but the EV-typical knees-up seating position remains.
Rear passengers get a tray table with a cupholder and adjustable headrests. While there is no foldable armrest, rear seat recline and rear AC vents, we doubt buyers in this segment would really miss these features.
Specifications
The B03X is the first vehicle developed on Leapmotor’s new global A platform. When it reaches the UK market, it will be positioned as a compact SUV focused on driver assistance tech and connected features.
It measures 165.4 in (4,200 mm) in length, 70.9 in (1,800 mm) in width, and 63.0 in (1,600 mm) in height. Wheelbase exceeds 102.4 in (2,600 mm).
The B03X will offer door-to-door advanced driver assistance, an AI-powered cockpit, and over-the-air updates for vehicle systems. Range is quoted at up to 310.7 miles (500 km) on the CLTC cycle, with energy stored in an LFP battery pack.
Price & Release Date
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Later this year, we will launch the B05, a family-focused hatch, and the B03X, a compact SUV.
Leapmotor, while announcing its first anniversary on 7 April 2026
Leapmotor classifies the B03X as a B-segment SUV. In the brand’s UK line-up, it will sit below the recently launched B10. We expect a retail price starting at around GBP 25,000 when it comes out in the second half of the year, competing with the Ford Puma Gen-E, Renault 4, Kia EV2, and the upcoming VW ID.2 X.
Trained as an automobile engineer, I’ve been following the global car market since 2005. Over the past 17 years, I’ve been involved in online automotive analysis and publishing, traveling the world to drive, evaluate, and experience new cars and technologies.
