Leopaard CS9
{{short description|Chinese subcompact CUV}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Leopaard CS9
| image = Leopaard CS9 3 China 2018-03-20.jpg
| caption =
| manufacturer = GAC Group
| aka = Liebao CS9
| production = 2017–2020
| model_years = 2017–2020
| designer =
| class = Subcompact crossover SUV
| body_style = 5-door SUV
| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
| platform =
| related =
| engine = {{ubl
| 1.5 L 4G15T I4 (turbo petrol){{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2016/10/13/changfeng-liebao-cs9-suv-is-almost-ready-for-china/|title=Changfeng Liebao CS9 SUV Is Almost Ready For China|author=Joey Wang|date=October 13, 2016|website=CarNewsChina|access-date=2024-07-03}}
}}
| transmission = {{ubl
| 6-speed manual
| 5-speed manual
| CVT{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2017/02/16/changfeng-liebao-cs9-suv-is-ready-for-china/|title=Changfeng Liebao CS9 SUV Is Ready For China|author=Joey Wang|date=February 16, 2017|website=CarNewsChina|access-date=2024-07-03}}
}}
| wheelbase = {{cvt|2600|mm|in|1}}
| length = {{cvt|4315|mm|in|1}}
| width = {{cvt|1840|mm|in|1}}
| height = {{cvt|1650|mm|in|1}}
| weight =
| sp =
| predecessor = Leopaard CS7
| successor =
}}
The Leopaard CS9 or Liebao CS9 is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by Changfeng Motor of GAC Group under the Leopaard brand.{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2017/04/28/changfeng-cs9-launched-chinese-auto-market/|title=Changfeng Liebao CS9 SUV Launched On The Chinese Auto Market|author=Joey Wang|date=April 28, 2017|website=CarNewsChina|access-date=2024-07-03}}
Overview
The Leopaard CS9 debuted during the 2017 Beijing Auto Show,{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2016/05/03/changfeng-liebao-cs9-suv-concept-debuts-on-the-beijing-auto-show/|title=Changfeng Liebao CS9 SUV Concept Debuts On The Beijing Auto Show|author=Tycho de Feijter|date=May 3, 2016|website=CarNewsChina|access-date=2024-07-03}} and was introduced to the Chinese car market in April 2017 with prices ranging from 76,800 to 129,800 yuan.{{cite web|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/4111/#pvareaid=100125|title=Leopaard CS9|website=autohome.com.cn|access-date=2024-07-03|language=zh}} An electric version called the Leopaard CS9 EV was also available with prices ranging from 195,800 to 205,800 yuan.
The CS9 is powered by a 1.5 liter inline-4 engine producing 113 hp or a 1.5-liter inline-4 turbo engine producing 150 hp. The 1.5-liter engine comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox, while the 1.5-liter turbo engine is available with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a continuously variable transmission (CVT).{{cite web|url=https://car.autohome.com.cn/config/series/4111.html#pvareaid=3454437|title=猎豹汽车-猎豹CS9|website=car.autohome.com.cn|access-date=2024-07-03|language=zh}}
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CS9 EV
The CS9 EV is the electric version of the CS9 crossover SUV. It was launched in 2017 with a 48.18KWh battery pack, supporting a range up to 158 miles (255km). Later in March 2019, the CS9 EV360 was launched as an upgraded variant. The Leopaard CS9 EV360 is equipped with a 50.58kWh battery pack, and is powered by a 90kW (122ps, 120hp) electric motor with a maximum torque of 260N.m. The energy density of the battery is 140.5Wh/kg, and the NEDC working range is 223 miles (360km).{{cite web|url=https://www.chinapev.com/leopaard-motors/leopaard-motors-to-launch-cs9-ev360-a-ev-model-with-range-of-223miles/|title=Leopaard Motors to Launch CS9 EV360, a EV model with range of 223miles|website=chinapev.com|author=Tate|date=March 30, 2019|access-date=2024-07-03}}
File:2019 Changfeng-Leopaard CS9 EV, front 8.4.23.jpg|Leopaard CS9 EV
File:2019 Changfeng-Leopaard CS9 EV, rear 8.4.23.jpg|Rear view
References
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External links
{{Commons category|Leopaard CS9|Liebao CS9}}
- [https://www.leopaard.com/product-1 Leopaard CS9 official website]
- [https://www.leopaard.com/product-3 Leopaard CS9 EV official website]
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Category:Subcompact crossover sport utility vehicles
Category:Front-wheel-drive vehicles
Category:Cars introduced in 2017
Category:Cars discontinued in 2020
Category:Changfeng Motor vehicles
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