- LEPAS announces full UK pricing and spec’ of all-new L8 premium SUV
- L8 available in two distinct trim levels – Essence and Elevate
- Essence offers comprehensive suite of tech, safety and comfort features from £34,900 RRP OTR
- Elevate models add luxury and refinement from £37,900 RRP OTR
- Both models come with state-of-the-art LEPAS Super Hybrid System, a highly efficient 1.5-litre turbocharged plug-in hybrid powertrain. A fully electric model with follow in 2027
- Pre-orders open in July with the first deliveries to customers in September
- Comprehensive 7-year/100,000-mile warranty on all models (8-year/100,000-mile warranty on all high-voltage battery systems)
- Up to 7-years’ RAC Roadside Assist as standard*
- L8 spearheads LEPAS’ entry to the UK market, with L6 C-SUV and L4
B-SUV set to strengthen the brand’s model line-up in the coming months
Electrified carmaker LEPAS today announces full pricing and specification of its premium D-segment SUV – the L8 – which will launch the brand in the UK when it goes on sale in July.
Designed from the wheels up for Europe and enhanced for British roads, the L8 will be offered in two distinct and appropriately named trim lines. The first, ‘Essence’, offers everything the modern driver needs, with outstanding levels of technology, safety and comfort. Meanwhile, ‘Elevate’ models add everything the modern driver could possibly want, with in-car luxury and refinement taken to the next level for a truly high-end experience.
Prices for the L8 PHEV Essence begin at £34,900 RRP on-the-road, while the L8 PHEV Elevate starts at £37,900 RRP one-the-road.
Both variants are powered by the state-of-the-art LEPAS Super Hybrid ecosystem, featuring a highly efficient 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine mated to a Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT), electronic gear selector and a next generation 18.4kWh battery which can be DC fast charged from 30% to 80% in as little as 20 minutes. This powertrain can deliver a combined range of up to 745 miles, a pure electric range of up to 56 miles and a highly efficient combined fuel consumption of up to 403.5 mpg. CO2 emissions are just 21g/km, qualifying the L8 to drive free-of-charge in London’s ultra-low emissions zone (ULEZ). **
A fully electric L8 will follow in 2027.
The L8 will arrive in LEPAS showrooms in September, with pre-order opening in July and the first deliveries to customers in September.
To find your nearest LEPAS dealer visit www.lepasauto.co.uk.
Exterior styling: Elegance, poise and presence
The LEPAS L8 embodies a design philosophy inspired by one of nature’s most captivating predators—the leopard – and evidence of this can be seen everywhere.
With sweeping curves, flowing lines and muscular haunches the L8’s form captures both the explosive power of a leopard in full run and its grace and constant readiness when at rest.
At the front, the signature ‘Diamond Mesh’ grille evokes the texture and rhythm of a leopard’s coat while the distinctive ‘Leopard’s Eye’ daytime running lights give the model a mesmerising and menacing stare.
Externally, the only difference between Essence and Elevate models is the wheels. Each model comes with stylish diamond-cut alloys but while the Essence rides on 19-inch wheels, the Elevate strikes a more commanding pose on larger 20-inch wheels.
Both variants come with powerful LED headlights (with Intelligent High Beam Assist) and LED rear lights, an acoustic laminated windscreen for noise reduction, electrically adjustable heated and power-folding wing mirrors and privacy glass on the rear windows and rear windscreen.
Elevate models also boast acoustic laminated front windows for extra soundproofing, alongside Active Engine Noise Cancellation for a super quiet cabin, as well as puddle lights built-in to the wing mirrors.
Both models are available in a range of exciting and eye-catching palette of colours for greater personalisation. For no extra cost, drivers can choose metallic Expressive Emerald or, for £500 RRP can upgrade to Instinct White, Leopard Black, Mystic Purple or Impulse Red. For £750, they can also choose Stoic Grey in a stunning matte finish.
Interior: Super spacious and luxuriously comfortable
From the start, LEPAS’ designers and engineers worked towards the goal of making the L8 as ‘intelligent than your smartphone and comfortable as your home’.
And interior space, passenger comfort and convenience, the L8 most definitely delivers.
Built on LEPAS’s own highly advanced LEX platform, the L8’s 2,800mm wheelbase has allowed the designers to create a truly cavernous interior.
In the back, with the front seats in a normal driving position, rear passengers can stretch out with just under a metre of rear legroom (970mm) for limo-like levels of comfort.
Both Essence and Elevate models come with a long list of interior creature comforts as standard, including panoramic sunroof with sunshade, dual-zone-climate control, keyless entry and go and remote engine start, which allows users to de-ice the car remotely while also pre-heating or pre-cooling the cabin.
Elevate customers though will enjoy a significant tech upgrade with a hands-free power tailgate, heated windscreen and power-adjustable front seats with heating, cooling and massage functions. While a 256-colour ambient interior mood lighting system and in-car fragrance technology make it possible to create the perfect vibe.
Safety: Intelligent and advanced
Safety has been a priority throughout the development of the LEPAS L8.
As a result, the model is packed with an array of advanced systems designed to protect occupants and other road users.
And when it comes to safety, Essence drivers are supported by the same core suite of protective ADAS technologies as those choosing the Elevate.
This includes autonomous emergency braking (AEB), emergency lane-keeping (ELK) and front distance monitoring (FDM) as well as driver assistance functions such as adaptive cruise control (ACC) and intelligent speed limit control (ISLC).
What’s more, all L8’s are equipped with an arsenal of 10 airbags maximum protection of all passengers in the event of a collision.
The Elevate does offer customers an upgrade on the Essence in a number of areas. Front parking sensors are added in addition to a 540° panoramic camera system, advanced parking assist (APA) and a remote parking assist (RPA) which allows the vehicle to steer, brake, and shift gears into or out of a parking space while the driver stands outside.
Infotainment and Connectivity: Making journeys easier and more enjoyable
Infotainment and connectivity is another area where both Essence and Elevate customers are treated to the same high-end equipment specification.
This includes a 13.2-inch central waterfall touchscreen display, a connected navigation system, the ‘Hello LEPAS’ AI-powered voice assistant, 4G connectivity, wireless and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 50W wireless phone charging with active cooling, and four USB ports front and back.
The Elevate receives just one upgrade in this area, swapping the standard 6-speaker audio system for a superior SONY Premium 8-speaker audio system.
LEPAS L8 full UK specification 2026 (Elevate upgrades shown in bold):
| Lepas L8 PHEV Essence | Lepas L8 PHEV Elevate |
| Wheels & Tyres | |
| 19″ Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels | 20″ Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels |
| 235/50 R19 Tyres | 235/45 R20 Tyres |
| Exterior Features | |
| LED Headlights, Rear Lights and Daytime Running Lights | LED Headlights, Rear Lights and Daytime Running Lights |
| Electrically Adjustable, Heated and Power-Folding Door Mirrors | Electrically Adjustable, Heated and Power-Folding Door Mirrors |
| Privacy Glass (Rear Windows and Tailgate) | Privacy Glass (Rear Windows and Tailgate) |
| Acoustic Laminated Windscreen | Acoustic Laminated Windscreen |
| Acoustic Laminated Front Windows | |
| Side Mirror Puddle Lights | |
| Interior & Comfort | |
| Panoramic Sunroof with Sunshade | Panoramic Sunroof with Sunshade |
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Rear Air Vents | Rear Air Vents |
| Leather-Trimmed Steering Wheel | Leather-Trimmed Steering Wheel |
| Multifunction Steering Wheel | Multifunction Steering Wheel |
| 4-Way Adjustable Steering Column | 4-Way Adjustable Steering Column |
| Dual Sun Visors with Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Dual Sun Visors with Illuminated Vanity Mirrors |
| LED Rear Reading Lights | LED Rear Reading Lights |
| Manually Adjustable Front Seats (6-Way Driver and Passenger) | Power-Adjustable Front Seats (6-Way Driver and Passenger) |
| Black Fabric and Leather-Effect Upholstery | Black Full Leather-Effect Upholstery |
| 40/60 Split-Folding Rear Seats | 40/60 Split-Folding Rear Seats |
| Reclining Rear Seat Backrests | Reclining Rear Seat Backrests |
| Keyless Entry and Go | Keyless Entry and Go |
| Remote Engine Start | Remote Engine Start |
| Electric Windows with One-Touch Operation and Anti-Trap Function | Electric Windows with One-Touch Operation and Anti-Trap Function |
| Manual Tailgate | Hands-Free Power Tailgate |
| 4-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Lumbar Support | |
| Heated, Ventilated and Massage Front Seats | |
| Heated Front Windscreen | |
| 256-Colour Ambient Interior Lighting | |
| In-Cabin Fragrance System | |
| Rear Seat Fold-Out Table (Passenger Side) | |
| Nano-Aqua Ion Air Purification System | |
| Active Engine Noise Cancellation | |
| Infotainment & Connectivity | |
| 13.2″ Central Waterfall Touchscreen Display | 13.2″ Central Waterfall Touchscreen Display |
| Connected Navigation System | Connected Navigation System |
| 10.25″ Digital Driver Display | 10.25″ Digital Driver Display |
| High-Performance Infotainment Processor (Qualcomm 8155) | High-Performance Infotainment Processor (Qualcomm 8155) |
| 4G Connectivity | 4G Connectivity |
| Online Navigation | Online Navigation |
| “Hello LEPAS” AI-Powered Voice Assistant | “Hello LEPAS” AI-Powered Voice Assistant |
| Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates | Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates |
| Firmware-Over-the-Air (FOTA) Updates | Firmware-Over-the-Air (FOTA) Updates |
| Wireless and Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | Wireless and Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| 6-Speaker Audio System | SONY Premium 8-Speaker Audio System |
| DAB Radio | DAB Radio |
| 50W Wireless Charging with Active Cooling Function | 50W Wireless Charging with Active Cooling Function |
| 2 × Front USB Ports (Type-A and Type-C) | 2 × Front USB Ports (Type-A and Type-C) |
| 2 × Rear USB Ports (Type-A and Type-C) | 2 × Rear USB Ports (Type-A and Type-C) |
| Safety & Driver Assist | |
| 5 × Driving Modes (PURE, ECO, NORMAL, SPORT, CUSTOM) | 5 × Driving Modes (PURE, ECO, NORMAL, SPORT, CUSTOM) |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) | Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) |
| 10 × Airbags* | 10 × Airbags* |
| Alarm System with Unauthorised Ignition Protection (UIP) | Alarm System with Unauthorised Ignition Protection (UIP) |
| Auto Hold Function | Auto Hold Function |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Front & Rear Parking Sensors |
| Rear View Camera with Dynamic Guidelines | Rear View Camera with Dynamic Guidelines |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) | Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) | Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | Forward Collision Warning (FCW) |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | Lane Departure Warning (LDW) |
| Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) | Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) |
| Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK) | Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK) |
| Lane Change Assist (LCA) | Lane Change Assist (LCA) |
| Lane Keep Assist (LKA) | Lane Keep Assist (LKA) |
| Rear Traffic Cross Alert (RTCA) | Rear Traffic Cross Alert (RTCA) |
| Rear Traffic Cross Brake (RTCB) | Rear Traffic Cross Brake (RTCB) |
| Rear Collision Warning (RCW) | Rear Collision Warning (RCW) |
| Door Open Warning (DOW) | Door Open Warning (DOW) |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Control (ISLC) | Intelligent Speed Limit Control (ISLC) |
| Speed Limit Assist (SLA) | Speed Limit Assist (SLA) |
| Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) | Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) |
| Intelligent Headlight Control (IHC) | Intelligent Headlight Control (IHC) |
| Around View Monitor (AVM) | Around View Monitor (AVM) |
| Front Distance Monitoring (FDM) | Front Distance Monitoring (FDM) |
| Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) | Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) |
| Blind Spot Detection (BSD) | Blind Spot Detection (BSD) |
| Integrated Cruise Assist (ICA) | Integrated Cruise Assist (ICA) |
| Tyre Repair Kit (Fix & Go) | Tyre Repair Kit (Fix & Go) |
| 540° Panoramic Camera System | |
| Advanced Parking Assist (APA) | |
| Remote Parking Assist (RPA) | |
*Policy auto-renews annually with upkeep of the full manufacturer service schedule through an authorised LEPAS service centre
**According to WLTP testing cycle
