Leapmotor B05 receives ‘totally different’ international suspension tune from Chinese version
The Leapmotor B05 electric hatchback, landing in Australia later this year, is ‘totally different’ to drive compared to its Chinese version. The Leapmotor B05 fully electric hatch is confirmed for launch in Australia, and the brand says it has gone further than usual in re-tuning the car for international roads. Leapmotor International’s global head of brand strategy, product and marketing Francesco Giacalone said the Australian version of the B05 could receive even further modifications if the business case stacks up. “We have, after some assessment done in November, we have, lowered the hook point of [the] suspension arms on the rear, so lowering a bit the centre of gravity, the car has totally changed behaviour. So if you drive a BO5 European versus BO5 for China [they are] totally different.” Overseas models of the B05 are available with either a 56.2kWh or 67.1kWh battery with corresponding range increases, for buyers to pick from. The r...