Lepas to expand model line-up this year with L6 SUV

Lepas has announced that it will launch its second model with the L6 SUV later this year.

Lepas is a new marque that is owned by the Chinese conglomerate, Chery. It forms part of the company’s ‘export strategy programme’, introducing new brands to the European market, with Omoda and Jaecoo also falling under the umbrella strategy.

Lepas is about to launch its first model in the UK with the L8, and it’s already announced that the L6 SUV will follow at a later date.

The L6 will be available with the firm’s ‘Super Hybrid’ powertrain; combining a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor that will deliver a claimed fuel range of more than 700 miles between trips to the pump.

An electric variant of the L6 will be offered and is equipped with a 67kWh battery pack and an electric motor to provide a claimed range of up to 270 miles. Lepas has also confirmed that the L6 BEV will be compatible with DC rapid-charging, enabling a 30 to 80 per cent top-up to be completed in 20 minutes. However, charging speeds and powertrain figures have not been revealed at this stage.

The Lepas L6 will make its debut at the Milan Design Week, taking place from April 20 to April 26. Details for the UK market, including prices and specifications will be revealed later this year.