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Large Plug-In Hybrid SUV Starting From £34,900
Arriving in the UK in 2026.
Lepas forms part of the wider Chery automotive group, one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing car manufacturers. Chery has built a strong international presence across Europe, South America, the Middle East and Asia, with a focus on advanced engineering, modern design and accessible pricing.
Building on the success of OMODA and JAECOO, Lepas has been developed to appeal to a broad range of customers seeking stylish, technology-driven vehicles with everyday practicality. The brand will offer high-quality, premium vehicles that deliver exceptional levels of comfort, specification and design, while also representing outstanding value for money—making advanced motoring more accessible to a wider audience.
Lepas is expected to combine cutting-edge connectivity, high safety standards and efficient powertrains, including electrified options, reflecting the global shift towards more sustainable motoring. It will sit alongside its sister brands with a distinct identity, targeting drivers who want a premium feel without the traditional premium price tag.
The introduction of OMODA, JAECOO and Chery to Bassetts Motor group has already proven highly successful. The addition of Lepas represents the next step in this journey, reinforcing Bassetts commitment to innovation and long-term growth.
We look forward to sharing more details with the public as we approach the official launch.
Powered by the the LEPAS Super Hybrid powertrain, combining a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor and an 18.4kWh battery. Bold leopard-inspired design and a 2,800mm wheelbase complete the picture.
Every surface of the L8 is shaped by Leopard Aesthetics, LEPAS’s design philosophy that draws on the fluid power and precision of the leopard to inform the proportions, lines and detailing of the vehicle.
The L8’s defining front-end feature: full LED headlights shaped in the distinctive angular outline of the leopard eye, with a chrome surround that gives the face its character.
The sculpted rear of the L8 takes its influence from the flowing, refined forms of Chinese porcelain, bringing a softness and crafted quality to the bodywork that sets it apart from conventional SUV design.
The L8 is available in a range of premium metallic finishes, including bold tones designed to express the brand's confident, expressive identity.
At 2,800mm, the L8's wheelbase is among the longest in its class, creating a rear cabin that genuinely accommodates adult passengers.
Multi-layered seat construction supports occupants across a wide range of body types, with reclining rear seats that adjust to preference.
With up to 6.6kW of external power output via the V2L (vehicle-to-load) system, the LEPAS L8 can power external devices, appliances or equipment directly from its battery.
The LEPAS L8 is built on the brand's proprietary LEX platform, developed specifically to deliver what LEPAS calls the elegant driving experience. The platform underpins a suite of intelligent driver assistance systems and a cabin architecture designed around space, comfort and intuitive control.The LEX platform is LEPAS’s proprietary vehicle architecture, engineered to prioritise cabin space, structural efficiency and the integration of intelligent driver assistance technologies. It forms the foundation of every LEPAS model.
The LEPAS L8 is confirmed for a UK launch in 2026, making it the first model from the new LEPAS brand in Britain.
The LEPAS L8 is powered by the LEPAS Super Hybrid powertrain, pairing a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor and an 18.4kWh battery. Electric range for the UK market has not yet been confirmed and will be announced ahead of the 2026 launch.
UK pricing for the LEPAS L8 has not yet been confirmed. Details will be announced ahead of the Q3 2026 launch.
Yes. A plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version has been confirmed for the UK launch of the LEPAS L8. The LEPAS Super Hybrid powertrain can be charged from an external power source, replenishing the battery for electric-only driving, with the petrol engine providing extended range beyond that. An electric version may follow at or after launch.
The LEPAS L8 is a large five-seat SUV with a 2,800mm wheelbase.
LEPAS is owned by Chery International, the global export arm of Chery Automobile, one of China’s largest independent vehicle manufacturers. In the UK, LEPAS is the fourth brand from the Chery Group, alongside OMODA, JAECOO and Chery UK.
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