Lepas L8

The Lepas L8 is a mid-size premium plug-in hybrid SUV produced by Lepas, the stylish and design-forward sub-brand of Chinese automotive giant Chery Group, sitting alongside Omoda and Jaecoo in the group's international brand portfolio and targeting the UAE market with initial arrivals through the Chery dealer network and a broader sales rollout expected by mid-2026. The brand name Lepas is a portmanteau of Leopard, Leap, and Passion, focused on design, powertrain technologies, and spaciousness as its three core pillars, combining beauty and intelligence into a product aimed at confident, creative, and design-conscious buyers who want their cars to reflect their lifestyle. The L8 is built on an all-new new energy vehicle platform and features V-shaped daytime running lights inspired by the gaze of a leopard, jewellery-grade grille detailing, and an interior inspired by skylines and waterfalls, while inside the cabin a 13.2-inch infotainment display powered by the high-performance 8155 chip supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, alongside leather seats offering both ventilation and massage functions, wireless charging, and keyless entry. The PHEV powertrain combines a 143 PS turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 204 PS electric motor through a single-speed dedicated hybrid transmission, producing a combined output of 275 PS and 365 Nm of torque, with an all-electric range of approximately 100 kilometres and a total combined range that makes it one of the most efficient plug-in hybrid SUVs in its price bracket. The Lepas L8 price in the UAE starts from AED 140,000 for the PHEV trim, rising to AED 150,000 for the highest specification, making it a compelling and aggressively priced alternative to the Kia Sportage PHEV and Toyota RAV4 PHEV for UAE buyers who want electrified efficiency, bold design, and generous technology at a price that the established Korean and Japanese competition simply cannot match.