What is the Leopaard car?
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Leopaard is the abbreviation of Hunan Leopaard Automobile Co., Ltd., a comprehensive automobile manufacturer engaged in the research and development, manufacturing, sales, and service of complete vehicles and parts. It is affiliated with Changfeng Group and headquartered in Changsha, Hunan. Taking the 2013 Leopaard Feiteng as an example, it is a compact SUV with dimensions of 4210mm in length, 1750mm in width, and 1840mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2450mm. The 2013 Leopaard Feiteng is equipped with a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 121PS, a maximum torque of 168Nm, and a maximum power of 89kW, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.
I remember Leopaard Motors like an old friend. Originating in China in the 1980s, it was introduced by Changfeng Group with Mitsubishi technology, specializing in rugged off-road vehicles and military trucks. My favorite was their Black King Kong model—back in the 90s, I often saw government agencies and enterprises using it because of its durability and adaptability to all terrains. As China's auto market opened up and more foreign brands flooded in, Leopaard gradually fell behind due to insufficient innovation and slow model updates. Now, it's integrated into GAC Group, but new models are rare, leaving longtime fans nostalgic for that rugged off-road era, which represented a striving phase for domestic automakers. I still collect vintage posters, reminiscing about its design spirit of conquering rough terrain.
