The Toyota Corolla could lose leadership in the medium silk segment with this new and very innovative model.
He Toyota Corolla He is one of the best -selling sedans in the world and his mythical status has become indisputable. However, a manufacturer believes to have the solution to overcome it with a model of the same type (triotpo), but larger, luxurious and sustainable.
An electric Berlin. That is what will be the new B01 the Leapmotora Chinese company that has been gaining ground in recent times, especially in the European market and now goes through its maximum milestone: leading a segment that seems in decline as a consequence of the growth of SUVs and overcome no less than Corolla.
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Futuristic aesthetics and avant -garde technology can be seen with the naked eye in the images, and even more so compared to the traditional sedan. In turn, his 100% electric mechanics It consolidates it as the most futuristic. Meanwhile, their best use of space and comfort level explain why it is directly described as a Berlina.
Performance and versions of leapmotor B01
The idea of Leapmotor It is to offer this vehicle in two configurations: one with 177 hp electrical propeller and another with around 214. None would be sports, but similar and even higher than the current corolla with its 2.0 liters thermal of 170. Both, in addition, will have LFP batteries, a technology that allows greater durability and lower costs of replacement and maintenance. The exact autonomy is still unknown, but it would oscillate 400 km.
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With regard to design, they are no longer speculation. In the images that were made known that the B01 It is distinguished by a minimalist and very elegant aesthetic, which is achieved through the incorporation of aerodynamic elements such as flush doors and thin front headlights.
In line with the latter, a LED bar travels the hood, at the same time as a strip of lights with this same technology in the rear provides a feeling of wider. In profile the marked lines put this model in tune with the most luxurious sedans and premium companies such as Mercedes or Audi.
Futuristic Technologies and Details
He Leap car B01 It also attracts attention to the inclusion of an Lidar system with a main sensor located on the roof. This transcends the aesthetic, since what it suggests is that it will have advanced assistance functions. For example, as semi -autonomous conduction and obstacle recognition. It is something very uncommon in this nature cars and that the Chinese sedan would implement it to make a difference.
The images of the Interior of the B01although the style of the C11 and the B10 will follow. That is, the level of technology and comfort will be very high, something that will be complemented with generous dimensions of 4770 mm long and 2730 of wheelbase. Thus, it will be somewhat larger than the Corolla, but within the C or Medium segment.
It should be clarified that the idea of Leapmotor It is initially to offer this innovative model in China to, after a few months, add it to European dealers. Your price? It was not yet revealed, but it is possible that it will be announced in its exhibition in the Shanghai hall that will take place until May 3. There is still a worldwide massification, but, in the meantime, it looks like a serious rival for Corolla.
