The LEPAS auto brand has already begun establishing its presence across international markets, including South Africa and Southeast Asia, with further expansion underway, a press statement indicated.
The brand makes its UAE debut this September, with Al Ghurair Mobility introducing LEPAS to the country through its first showroom, with the L8 Super Hybrid leading the range. Behind it sits the engineering weight of the Chery Auto Group, and safety is where that shows up immediately.
The L8 approaches the subject in a clear order of priority. Most of the work happens long before anything goes wrong, with the car analysing the road and the surrounding traffic and ‘taking the wheel’ early. If a situation does develop, the structure takes over. And, with all of it held together, the hybrid system is sealed to handle years of Gulf driving without drama.
Adaptive cruise control
That first layer is a Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) suite covering more than 20 driver-assistance functions. Autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, blind spot detection and adaptive cruise control are all part of it, and on everyday commutes they change the character of the drive.
Front and rear cross-traffic collision braking watches for vehicles crossing your path when your view is blocked, which describes almost every reverse out of a mall parking bay. The door-opening warning detects a scooter, cyclist, or car coming from behind and lets your passengers know in an instant. On the L8 Luxury PHEV, Automated Parking Assist and Remote Parking Assist take the manoeuvre off your hands altogether.
The same protection extends to the hybrid system. The battery pack is rated to IP68 and IPX9K, two standards that together provide complete protection against dust and sustained immersion in water, as well as close-range water jets at high pressure and high temperature.
