The Leopaard CS9 or Liebao CS9 is a subcompact crossover produced by Changfeng Motor of GAC Group under the Leopaard brand.[3]

Leopaard CS9
Overview
ManufacturerGAC Group
Also calledLiebao CS9
Production2017–2020
Model years2017–2020
AssemblyGuangzhou, China
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover
Body style5-door wagon
Layoutfront-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine1.5 L 4G15 I4 (petrol)
1.5 L 4G15T I4 (turbo petrol)[1]
Transmission6 speed manual
5 speed manual
CVT[2]
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,600 mm (102.4 in)
Length4,315 mm (169.9 in)
Width1,840 mm (72.4 in)
Height1,650 mm (65.0 in)
Chronology
PredecessorLeopaard CS7

Overview edit

 
Leopaard CS9 rear

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]

CS9 EV edit

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]

References edit

  1. ^ "Changfeng Liebao CS9 SUV Is Almost Ready For China".
  2. ^ "Changfeng Liebao CS9 SUV Is Ready For China".
  3. ^ "Changfeng Liebao CS9 SUV Launched On The Chinese Auto Market".
  4. ^ "Changfeng Liebao CS9 SUV Concept Debuts On The Beijing Auto Show".
  5. ^ "Leopaard CS9".
  6. ^ "猎豹汽车-猎豹CS9".
  7. ^ "Leopaard Motors to Launch CS9 EV360, a EV model with range of 223miles".

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