Leopaard CS9 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | GAC Group |
Also called | Liebao CS9 |
Production | 2017–2020 |
Model years | 2017–2020 |
Assembly | Guangzhou, China |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Subcompact crossover |
Body style | 5-door wagon |
Layout | front-wheel-drive |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.5 L 4G15 I4 (petrol) 1.5 L 4G15T I4 (turbo petrol) [1] |
Transmission | 6 speed manual 5 speed manual CVT [2] |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,600 mm (102.4 in) |
Length | 4,315 mm (169.9 in) |
Width | 1,840 mm (72.4 in) |
Height | 1,650 mm (65.0 in) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Leopaard CS7 |
The Leopaard CS9 or Liebao CS9 is a subcompact crossover produced by Changfeng Motor of GAC Group under the Leopaard brand. [3]
The Leopaard CS9 debuted during the 2017 Beijing Auto Show, [4] and was introduced to the Chinese car market in April 2017 with prices ranging from 76,800 to 129,800 yuan. [5] An electric version called the Leopaard CS9 EV was also available with prices ranging from 195,800 to 205,800 yuan.
The CS9 is powered by a 1.5 liter inline-4 engine producing 113hp or a 1.5 liter inline-4 turbo engine producing 150hp. The 1.5 liter engine comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox, while the 1.5 liter turbo engine is available with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a continuously variable transmission (CVT). [6]
The CS9 EV is the electric version of the CS9 crossover SUV. It was launched in 2017 with a 48.18KWh battery pack, supporting a range up to 158 miles(255km). Later in March 2019, the CS9 EV360 was launched as an upgraded variant. The Leopaard CS9 EV360 is equipped with a 50.58kWh battery pack, and is powered by a 90kW (122ps,120hp) electric motor with a maximum torque of 260N.m. The energy density of the battery is 140.5Wh/kg, and the NEDC working range is 223 miles(360km). [7]
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