Overview
- Lepas confirms the five-seat L8 as its debut UK model, positioning it against mainstream compact SUVs with sales set for late summer.
- UK pricing, final powertrain choices and the full safety and driver-assistance suite will be announced shortly before launch.
- Based on Indonesia’s specification, a plug-in-hybrid option is expected for the UK at launch, with pure-electric variants regarded as likely later.
- The L8 sits on Chery’s modular new‑energy platform (referred to as T1X/NEV/LEX) and features a minimalist cabin with a 13.2-inch portrait touchscreen, a 10.2-inch driver display and physical climate controls.
- The brand is part of Chery alongside Omoda and Jaecoo, with a Malaysia debut planned for the first half of 2026 and additional UK models such as the L4 and L6 set to follow.