Leapmotor is set to give the world its first official look inside the flagship D99 large SUV. According to an announcement covered by Autohome, the cabin will be unveiled on May 29 at the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Auto Show. Built on Leapmotor’s new LEAP 4.0 technical architecture, the D99 will offer both pure electric and range-extended (EREV) powertrains, an air suspension with CDC dampers, and a versatile 2+2+3 seven-seat layout.
A True Flagship — Bigger, Smarter, More Versatile
The Leapmotor D99 is the brand’s most ambitious vehicle to date, designed to compete in the increasingly crowded large luxury SUV space alongside Li Auto L9, AITO M9, and the upcoming Xpeng G9 Plus. Pricing has not been announced, but the model’s positioning suggests it will land in the 300,000–500,000 yuan range when it launches.
Key dimensions: 5,280 mm long × 1,995 mm wide × 1,900 mm tall (1,880 mm with low-profile package), wheelbase 3,110 mm. That’s a footprint within centimeters of the AITO M9 and significantly bigger than most three-row crossovers sold in the West today.
Exterior: DLP Headlights and ISD Interactive Lighting
Up front, the D99 wears a family signature split-headlight treatment with twin DLP projection units that can throw text and graphics onto the road for navigation cues. At the rear, an ISD (Intelligent Signal Display) light bar enables car-to-pedestrian communication. The exterior is finished with large “big-cake” alloy wheels that emphasize the SUV’s flagship stance.
Interior: Rotating Second-Row Seats and Bed Mode
The interior is where the D99 truly differentiates itself. Pre-release teasers reveal a stunning suite of seating tricks:
- Second-row swivel seats rotate 90° for scenic viewing or a full 180° to face the third row, with a foldable table for working or dining on the road.
- The second-row backrest folds flat to meet the third row, creating a continuous bed surface for camping or rest stops.
- The third-row seats not only heat occupants but also offer multiple electric folding modes — fully flat into the trunk floor or flipped backward into a “fishing seat” configuration.
- The front row preserves the brand’s familiar layout — a large center display, digital instrument cluster, and HUD — but the front-seat backrests also recline fully to meet the second row for a front-to-mid bed configuration.
For more from this brand, see our deep dive into the Leapmotor B10 High-Power Edition and how Leapmotor is climbing the price ladder.
Powertrain: 800V EREV and 1,000V Pure Electric
The D99 offers two distinct propulsion options, each optimized for different use cases:
| Spec | EREV Version | Pure EV Version |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 800V high voltage | 1,000V high voltage |
| Battery | 80.3 kWh | 115 kWh (CATL) |
| Pure EV Range | 352 km (WLTC) | 700 km (CLTC) |
| Range Extender | 1.5T, 100 kW front motor | — |
| Rear Motor | 200 kW | 230 kW |
| Front Motor | 100 kW (extender) | 180 kW |
Both configurations come with a dual-chamber closed-air suspension paired with continuously variable CDC damping — a setup typically reserved for vehicles in the 1-million-yuan tier. The chassis underpinnings are paired with dual 8797 assisted-driving chips delivering 1,280 TOPS of compute, putting the D99 firmly in the top tier of Chinese EVs for autonomous capability.
Why It Matters
The combination of a 1,000V pure-electric platform, a 115 kWh CATL battery, and 700 km of CLTC range positions the D99 as a serious challenger to the BYD-backed Yangwang U8 and the Huawei-powered AITO M9. Leapmotor has historically been a value-driven brand, but the D99 marks an unambiguous move upmarket.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Leapmotor D99 launch?
The interior officially debuts on May 29, 2026 at the Greater Bay Area Auto Show. A formal market launch and pricing announcement is expected to follow later in 2026.
What powertrains will the D99 offer?
Two: an extended-range (EREV) version with a 1.5T range extender and 80.3 kWh battery, and a pure-electric version with a 115 kWh CATL battery on a 1,000V platform.
How many seats does the Leapmotor D99 have?
Seven, in a 2+2+3 configuration with rotating and reclining seats throughout.
What is LEAP 4.0?
It is Leapmotor’s new vehicle architecture introduced with the D99, supporting both EREV and high-voltage pure-electric powertrains plus advanced ADAS computing.
About the Author
