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Hyundai KONA vs Leapmotor B03X in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduAll 3 trim prices verified Comparing GLS vs ProMax variants
The short answer

Leapmotor B03X costs रु 17,97,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Hyundai KONA if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Adds essential luxury features like a sunroof and leather seats for a 5-lakh premium, making it the most balanced choice in the lineup. The top-spec 100kW variant for Nepal, offering the best equipment levels currently available for this model locally.

Pros
Premium leather interior improves cabin feel significantly
Sunroof adds to the aesthetic appeal
Proven reliability of the Kona platform in Nepal
Sunroof and leather seats provide a premium experience
Strong 395Nm torque is best-in-class for its power segment
Widespread service support from Laxmi Hyundai
Cons
Price overlaps with newer EVs offering 400km+ range
No ventilated seats which are found in rivals
Small boot space for a family SUV
WLTP range of 305km is becoming uncompetitive
Lacks 360-degree camera
No V2L functionality
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Choose the Leapmotor B03X if
Leapmotor B03X costs रु 17,97,000 less ex-showroom.

A tech-heavy offering that bridges the gap between budget and premium EVs with its high-speed DC charging and generous ADAS suite. It suits urban professionals looking for a compact SUV that doesn't compromise on interior screen real estate or safety equipment.

Pros
Extremely fast DC charging capability (133 kW) for its battery size.
Generous 510L boot space is class-leading for a 4.2m SUV.
High safety focus with 7 airbags including a rare far-side airbag.
Modern minimalist cabin with a large 14.6-inch interface.
Cons
Rear torsion beam suspension may feel less refined on Nepal's uneven rural roads.
Manual adjustment for the internal rearview mirror feels dated in a 'ProMax' trim.
New brand in Nepal means a smaller service and spare parts network compared to established rivals.
Real-world range will likely be significantly lower than the optimistic 505km CLTC claim.
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Hyundai
रु 64,96,000
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Leapmotor
रु 46,99,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
SpecificationHyundai KONALeapmotor B03X
Ex-showroom priceरु 64,96,000रु 46,99,000Cheapest
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DistributorLaxmi Intercontinental Pvt. Ltd.Shangrila Motors Pvt. Ltd.
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
SpecificationHyundai KONALeapmotor B03X
Max power136 PSNot disclosed
Max torque395 NmNot disclosed
Battery39.2 kWhNot disclosed
Claimed range546 km (NEDC)Not disclosed
DrivetrainNot disclosedFWD
📐Size & practicalityResearched spec data
SpecificationHyundai KONALeapmotor B03X
Length4,180 mmNot disclosed
Width1,800 mmNot disclosed
Height1,570 mmNot disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
SpecificationHyundai KONALeapmotor B03X
Showrooms in Nepal80Better14
Service centres35Better3
CCS2 fast chargers00
📋Other detailsAs stated per category; verified where a distributor sheet confirmed it
SpecificationHyundai KONALeapmotor B03X
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Adjustable power front seats with heating and ventilation
·Heated steering wheel
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·Eco-Leather Steering Wheel
·Steering Wheel 4-Way Manual Adjustment
·Multi-Function Steering Wheel
·Heated Steering Wheel
·Hands-Off Detection
·Eco-Leather Material Seats
·Driver Seat 6-Way Power Adjustment
·Front Passenger Seat 4-Way Manual Adjustment
·Heated Front Seats
·Front Reading Lights
·Ambient Lights
·Dynamic Ambient Lights
·Front Row Centre Armrest with Storage Compartment
·Rear Trunk Light
·Front Row Cup Holders
·Driver Sun Visor
·Front Passenger Sun Visor
·Driver Vanity Mirror
·Front Passenger Vanity Mirror
·Front Passenger Glovebox
·Roof Coat Hooks
·Manual Interior Door Handles
·Automatic Climate Control
·Front Single-Zone Climate Control
·Air Recirculation Manual/Automatic Switch
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📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Button type shift-by-wire (forward, neutral, reverse, park)
·Electric parking brake located in centre console
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·Vehicle Intelligent Chip SD 8155
·8.8 inch LCD Instrument Cluster
·14.65 inch Central Touchscreen
·Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
·Front and 2nd Row Type-A and Type-C
·12V Power Socket
·15W Wireless Charging
·Number of Speakers 12
·Bluetooth
·FM and DAB
·Single-Zone Speech Recognition
·Intelligent Voice Interaction
·Driver Monitoring System
·Advanced Driver Distraction Warning
·Child Presence Detection
·DVR
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🛡️Safety
·airbag_count: 6 Airbags
·camera_360: No
·adas_level: Not available
·ADAS not available; includes Driver Attention Warning
·airbag_count: 6
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·Electronic Stability Control
·Anti-Lock Braking System
·Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
·Hydraulic Brake Assist
·Traction Control System
·Active Rollover Protection
·Dynamic Braking Function
·Multi-Collision Brake
·Hill Hold Control
·Hill Descent Control
·Auto Hold
·Drive Modes 3
·Comfortable Stop
·Driver Airbag
·Front Passenger Airbag
·Front Row Side Airbag
·Side Curtain Airbag
·Passenger Airbag Cut-Off Switch
·Far-Side Airbag
·Front Seat Belts with Double Pretensioners and Force Limiter
·2nd Row Seat Belts with Pretensioner and Force Limiter - L&R
·2nd Row ELR Seat Belt - Middle
·Driver Seat Belt Reminder
·Passenger Seat Belt Reminder
·2nd Row Seat Belt Reminder
·2nd Row ISOFIX Child Seat Port
·2nd Row Top Tether Port
·Tyre Inflator
·Low-Speed Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
·Central Door Lock
·Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locking
·Impact-Sensing Auto Door Unlocking
·2nd Row Mechanical Child Lock
·Event Data Recorder
·Front and Side-Looking Millimetre-Wave Radar
·Forward-Looking Millimetre-Wave Radar
·Reversing Ultrasonic Radar
·Parking Ultrasonic Radar
·Front-View Monocular Camera
·Surround View Camera
·Adaptive Cruise Control
·Lane Centering Control
·Automatic Lane Change
·Intelligent Speed Assist
·Front Vehicle Departure Warning
·Forward Collision Warning
·Advanced Emergency Braking
·Lane Departure Warning
·Lane Keeping Assist
·Emergency Lane Keeping
·Rear Collision Warning
·Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)-Brake
·Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)-Brake
·360° Surround View
·Transparent Chassis
·Reversing Image
·Narrow Road Assist Image
·Start Assist Image
·Hill Start Assist Image
·Blind Spot Detection
·Door Open Warning
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Warranty & After-sales
·Battery warranty: 8 Years or 160,000 km
·Vehicle warranty: 3 Years or 100,000 km
·8 Years battery / 3 Years vehicle
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·Extended Battery Warranty Program available for up to 11 Years total (standard + extended)
·3 years Extended Battery Warranty period spanning Years 9-11
·Program administered by Himalayan Everest Insurance Limited (HEI) with full reimbursement of approved claims
·Covers manufacturing defects in the Traction (High Voltage) Battery Pack
·Covers failures not caused by external damage or misuse
·Excludes normal wear-and-tear items (tires, brake pads, wipers, etc.)
·Excludes routine maintenance and consumables
·Excludes air conditioning, suspension, steering, brake, and multimedia systems
·Excludes unauthorized repairs, modifications, or counterfeit parts
·Excludes damage from accidents, negligence, extreme temperatures, water immersion, or environmental factors
·Requires servicing only at Leapmotor's authorized service centers
·Requires compliance with manufacturer's routine maintenance schedule
·Requires uninterrupted Comprehensive Motor Policy + Extended Warranty Policy with HEI from Year 1 through Year 11
·Requires annual mileage ≤18,000 km and personal use only unless otherwise approved
·Extended warranty is transferable to a subsequent owner if insurance continuity with HEI is maintained without interruption
·Ownership transfer requires endorsement/documentation with insurer and registration with Shangrila Motors and HEIL within 30 days
·For vehicles (2024 or newer) currently insured elsewhere, Extended Warranty must be bundled with HEI's Comprehensive Motor Policy and cannot be issued separately, with HEI applying an adjusted premium for past ownership years
·Any change of insurer, lapse, or non-renewal automatically terminates extended warranty benefits
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✨Design & Exterior
·Closed grille for electric powertrain design
·Full-LED twin headlights
·LED rear lamp
·17" alloy wheels
·Choice of 7 exterior colors
·Three contrasting roof colors
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·Metallic Roof Cover
·Roof Racks
·Built-in Antenna
·Front Windshield Boneless Wipers
·Front Windshield Rain-Sensing Wipers
·Rear Windshield Wipers
·Front and Rear Nozzles
·4 Windows One-Touch with Anti-Pinch Function
·Heated Rear Windshield
·LED Headlights
·LED High Mount Brake Light
·LED Brake Lights
·LED Rear Fog Lights
·LED Reversing Lights
·Adaptive High and Low Beam
·LED Daytime Running Lights
·Automatic Headlights
·Headlight Height Power Adjustment
·Headlight Delay
·Exterior Lighting Effect
·Exterior Rearview Mirror LED Turn Signals
·Exterior Rearview Mirror Blind Spot Lights
·Exterior Rearview Mirror Power Adjustment
·Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors
·Exterior Rearview Mirror Automatic Folding when Locking
·Exterior Rearview Mirror Powering Folding
·Anti-Dazzling IRVM - Manual
·Available colors: Acorn Brown, Berry Blue, Tundra Grey, Galaxy Silver, Seaweed Green
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📊Sales & Imports
·Imported as CBU
·CBU import
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·Launched in Nepal August 2026 ahead of NAIMA Mobility Expo
·Marketed as B03X globally; equivalent to A10 in China
·Shangrila Motors is sole authorized Leapmotor distributor in Nepal
·Intro price Rs 44.99 lakh for first 100 customers; standard Rs 46.99 lakh
·Meromoto lists showroom price at Rs 46,99,000 for B03X Pro Max
·Production milestone: A10/B03X reached 100,000 units in China in 135 days
·Nepal‑spec confirmed with 53 kWh battery, 145 kW FWD motor
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Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Hyundai KONA
Leapmotor B03X

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

SpecificationHyundai KONALeapmotor B03X
Ex-showroomरु 64,96,000रु 46,99,000
Road tax + registration≈ रु 15,500≈ रु 20,500
Third-party insurance≈ रु 8,485≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road≈ रु 65,19,985≈ रु 47,27,985
EMI / month≈ रु 78,100 · 5 yr @ 7.5%≈ रु 56,495 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

Hyundai KONA full detailsLeapmotor B03X full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Leapmotor B03X is रु 17,97,000 cheaper ex-showroom (38.2%), while the Hyundai KONA is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

Choose the Hyundai KONA if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 32 more service centres in Nepal (35 vs 3); 66 more showrooms in Nepal (80 vs 14).

Choose the Leapmotor B03X if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint

Every figure in this verdict is computed from the table below — the same ex-showroom prices, variant specifications and Nepal service network the page publishes. Nothing here is an estimate, and where a figure is missing on one side the axis is left out rather than guessed.

What we have actually checked

Trim prices distributor-verified
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Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 26 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Hyundai: 80 showrooms, 35 service centres · Leapmotor: 14 showrooms, 3 service centres

Counted from our own showroom and service-centre directories, not from a brochure — every outlet behind these numbers has a listing on this site with an address and a phone number.

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Compiled and reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh
Editor, Nepal AutoMart

This comparison is assembled from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — distributor price lists we track daily, variant specifications verified against brochures, and our own showroom and service-centre directories. Specifications a source only hedges at are left blank rather than filled in, prices carry the date they were last checked, and corrections are logged. How we source and verify this data.

Hyundai KONA vs Leapmotor B03X — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Hyundai KONA or Leapmotor B03X?

As of October 2026, the Leapmotor B03X starts at Rs 46.99 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 12.97 lakh less than the Hyundai KONA at Rs 59.96 lakh.

What is the price of the Hyundai KONA and Leapmotor B03X in Nepal?

The Hyundai KONA costs Rs 59.96 lakh to Rs 64.96 lakh and the Leapmotor B03X costs Rs 46.99 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Hyundai KONA or the Leapmotor B03X?

These two split the decision: the Leapmotor B03X is रु 17,97,000 cheaper ex-showroom (38.2%), while the Hyundai KONA is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Hyundai KONA if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Leapmotor B03X if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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