The march of new names to the UK market continues
Lepas is planning to launch three new SUVs in the UK market over the next 12 months.
Lepas is a new firm that is owned by the Chinese giant, Chery Automotive. It falls under Chery’s ‘export strategy’ programme, which introduces new brands specifically for European markets. Already, brands such as Jaecoo and Omoda have seen success under this umbrella.
The first model to arrive in the third quarter of this year is Lepas’ flagship model, the L8. It will come with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, using a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor and 18kWh battery pack to deliver a claimed electric range of up to 55 miles.
The second model to follow will be the L6 mid-size SUV, rivalling the Kia Sportage. It will be available with petrol, hybrid and electric options. Lepas has not revealed details on the petrol model’s powertrain, but the hybrid will be fitted with a 1.5-litre turbocharged unit mated to an electric motor, while the EV will be hooked up to a 67kWh battery pack and an electric motor to provide a claimed range of up to 270 miles.
Finally, the L4 will complete the line-up and will be the smallest model in the Lepas range. It’s a compact crossover that will rival the Volvo EX30 and BMW iX1 when it goes on sale next year.
However, powertrain details are limited at this stage, though Lepas has confirmed that it will be available with an electric powertrain.
Further details on Lepas’ SUV range will be revealed later this year, with orders set to follow.
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