Is the Leopard 5 really "both civil and military"?

      I believe that many of my friends have a desire for a hardcore off-road vehicle in their hearts, and so do I. However, its inherent defects such as high fuel consumption and poor comfort will inevitably prevent it from becoming the only car for ordinary families. In the new energy era, BYD seems to have provided everyone with a better solution - the Formula Leopard 5 (hereinafter referred to as Leopard 5)! As a hardcore SUV with a non-load-bearing body, the off-road performance is naturally not a big deal, but at the same time, as a new energy SUV, can it meet the needs of urban commuting? The answer is given at the end!

● The exterior and interior are very unique
I don't know since when, people have associated hard-core off-road vehicles with the square box shape. What makes the Leopard 5 different from other "square boxes" is that while retaining the power of a hard-core off-road vehicle, it also does not lose out in terms of technological atmosphere, which is more in line with the shape of a "modern hard-core off-road vehicle" in my mind.
It is not difficult to see that the interior of the Leopard 5 has been carefully designed. The shift lever adopts a liftable design. When the vehicle starts, the shift lever will slowly rise, and when it is turned off, it will slowly fall back, giving a full sense of ceremony. In addition, the armrest box is designed as a refrigerator, which supports cooling and heating functions, so that you can drink a glass of ice cola or hot milk when you are off-road in the wild.

● Is the space big enough?

The actual measured formula Leopard Leopard 5 is a 5-seater model with good riding space. Although the leg space in the back row is not spacious, thanks to the longer seat cushion length and larger backrest angle, the riding experience in the back row is quite good.

The layout and number of storage compartments are relatively conventional. The volume under the door panels, under the center console, and inside the glove box is large, so there is no problem storing some commonly used items.
As a mid-size SUV, the trunk volume is relatively good, and three sizes of suitcases can be fully put in, and there is still a certain amount of room. As a hard-core square box model, it can leave more cargo space for poetry and distant places. At the same time, the rear tailgate also has an electric suction function.
● Energy consumption performance

The official WLTC pure electric range of the Leopard 5 is 100km. The first test was a pure electric running test. Before the test, we set the air conditioner to 23 degrees automatic and air conditioner economy mode, the driving mode was forced EV+ economy, SOC intelligent power conservation was 25%, and the kinetic energy recovery intensity was high. During the test, we experienced sections such as highways and urban congested roads.

We then conducted a power-feed fuel consumption test, which started when the battery level was 18%, with the driving mode set to HEV+Economy, SOC intelligent power conservation at 25%, high kinetic energy recovery intensity, on-site power replenishment off, and the air conditioning settings unchanged. We also experienced high-speed and congested road conditions throughout the process. The vehicle stopped the test after driving 113.2 kilometers, with an average speed of 30.3km/h. A total of 8L of No. 92 gasoline was added, and the battery level was reversed from 18% to 21%. In the end, we measured the power-feed fuel consumption to be 7.07L/100km.

After the endurance test, we used a charging station with a rated power of 250 kilowatts to charge the vehicle. It took a total of 40 minutes to charge the battery from 18% to 100%, and 15 minutes to charge from 30-80%.
● Performance test

The next step is the performance test. The Formula Leopard 5 participating in the test is the 2023 Pilot Edition, with a maximum power of 687 horsepower, a maximum torque of 760 Nm, and a four-wheel drive.
However, the Leopard 5, which performed well in the acceleration test, suffered a Waterloo in the braking test. During the test, the vehicle tilted forward seriously, the tire grip performance was average, and there was a serious deviation in the braking direction. Fortunately, the brake pedal travel was moderate, the foot feel was good, and the ABS intervened in time.
In ten consecutive full-force brakings, the front of the vehicle swung severely at the second brake, resulting in reduced tire grip. At the fifth brake, regular thermal decay began to occur. For a vehicle with a curb weight of nearly three tons, it is not easy to brake. Are you satisfied with this result?

The 0-400m acceleration test is a test of the vehicle's continuous acceleration capability. In this part, the Fangcheng Leopard 5 has a strong momentum in the first half of the acceleration, and there is a trend of power decline in the second half of the acceleration, but the speed at the finish line still reaches 171.74km/h.
● AEB test

In the AEB fake car test, the Leopard 5 was able to successfully stop and avoid collision at speeds of 10-50km/h, accompanied by sound, image and HUD prompts. At 10km/h, the recognition was late and the braking force was heavy. When it rose to other speed levels, the recognition timing and braking timing were moderate.
In the AEB ghost test, the Fangcheng Leopard 5 was able to successfully brake to avoid a collision at a speed of 10-30km/h, with sound, image and HUD prompts, but the recognition was late, resulting in heavier braking force.
● Summary of the full text

The pure electric range is 119.1km, and the fuel consumption is 7.07L/100km. It is not difficult to see from these two results that the Leopard 5 is enough to meet the urban commuting needs of most families. In addition to low energy consumption, the Leopard 5 is even more powerful in terms of power. The acceleration time of 4.77 seconds is even a bit excessive for urban commuting. It is truly "capable of both civil and military"! As the new energy hard-core off-road vehicle market continues to be hot, I want to say that the seeds in everyone's hearts can bloom and bear fruit!