London Design Platinum

2025

Lafa5

Entrant Company

Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd.

Category

Product Design - Automobiles / Vehicles

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

Lafa5—an acronym for Lifestyle, Attitude, Freedom, and Art—is the Dream Car for the new generation. With a design DNA defined by three core principles—Purity, Aspiration, Joyful—it transforms the car from a mere tool of transportation into an expression of individuality, giving happiness a tangible form through design. This vehicle integrates stunning aesthetics, agile handling, intelligent experiences, and class-leading quality to resonate with young users, delivering the emotional connection of "Driving for Your Own Joy." It adopts a minimalist and restrained design language, eliminating all superfluous lines to reveal a pure expression of speed and vitality. Every design detail stems from deep insight into and a direct response to the real needs of our users. Fun is in Lafa5's DNA. The “Highly playable Inspiration IP Ring” is the car's design signature and a versatile accessory hub for users. It appears to cleverly float out from the main console, and its suspended ring design gives it both a futuristic feel and everyday practicality. Anywhere along the Loop, users can mount electronic devices like a smartphone or GoPro. For the front passenger, the Loop features integrated ports for quickly snapping in custom accessories, such as a tray table, cup holder, or buckles. Within the constraints of an A-segment size, the Lafa5 achieves a perfect balance between posture and space through millimeter-level proportional adjustments. By meticulously adjusting the C-point, we balanced interior space with the car's diving stance. Simultaneously, the C-pillar quarter window was slightly elongated to optimize the glass area, making the cabin feel airy and comfortable. Thoughtful details are provided, such as a 320L trunk with a power liftgate, a sunroof with a physical sunshade, and a dedicated rear-seat tissue box, ensuring that every daily action of the user is considered. The seats feature a class-leading contact area of 2520cm², combined with an ergonomic backrest design to deliver both long-distance comfort and a secure, enveloped feeling.

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