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Leapmotor B05 revealed at Munich auto show, looks awesome

A sleek new electric hatchback has been revealed at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, in the form of the 2026 Leapmotor B05.

It’s a Volkswagen ID.3-sized hatch, sitting atop the company’s LEAP 3.5 platform, which is also used by the B10 SUV.

Leapmotor B05 - rear

Dimensionally, the B05 is a compact vehicle with a decent footprint. It measures 4430mm in length, 1880mm in width, 1520mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2735mm.

The sporty C-segment hatchback has frameless doors and 19-inch “Swift-Wing” alloy wheels, going nicely with an overall attractive design. To our eyes, we think it’s the best-looking Leapmotor to date.

The vehicle measures 4430mm in length, 1880mm in width, and 1520mm in height, with a 2735mm wheelbase. While exact powertrain details for the B05 are unconfirmed, it is expected to mirror the B10 SUV, with a single electric motor producing 160kW.

Leapmotor B05 - front

Two battery options are anticipated; a 56.2kWh pack providing a WLTP range of approximately 361km, while a larger 67.1kWh pack could deliver up to 434km on a single charge. Both are set to support DC fast charging at up to 168kW.

The front end incorporates neatly arranged LED lights and bears a passing resemblance to the VW Golf. No word on whether the B05 is destined for Australia yet but stay tuned.

Mitchell Jones

Eccentric car nut and just as enthused by roasting an egg on the air cleaner of an old Hemi as he is hunting the horizon in a space-age electric supercar, Mitchell's passion for motoring started at a young age. He soon developed a meticulous automotive obsession for obscure facts. He joins Driving Enthusiast as a features writer and car reviewer, following a near 10-year stint at PerformanceDrive.
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