Leapmotor C10 is Batik Air’s Business Class shuttle at KLIA 1 – transfer between main and satellite terminals

Batik Air has teamed up with Leapmotor to reintroduce its Private Terminal Transfer shuttle service for its Business Class passengers, using the C10. Five units will be put into service at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1, ferrying customers from gate G1 at the main terminal building to gate C1 at the satellite terminal.

The service complements the usual shuttle bus transfer and mirrors the one offered by Malaysia Airlines for its Business Class, utilising the Mercedes-Benz EQS500 and S580e to ply the same route. The shuttles are necessary because the airport’s aerotrains are still in the midst of being replaced, having been delayed once again from the planned January completion date. It was last reported that the trains are due to begin service in the current quarter, per Malay Mail.

“Travel should be effortless, and at Batik Air, we believe our Business Class guests deserve nothing less,” said Batik Air CEO Chandran Rama Muthy. “This VIP Transfer Service isn’t just about moving between terminals—it’s about redefining the journey with innovation, care and a touch of exclusivity.”

Stellantis ASEAN managing director Isaac Yeo added: “The Leapmotor C10 redefines premium travel, delivering unparalleled comfort and sophistication for discerning passengers. This exceptional electric SUV embodies our vision for environmentally responsible mobility while offering a seamless and refined experience—both on the road and beyond the airport tarmac.”

The C10 is the first local offering from Chinese brand Leapmotor, priced at RM159,700 on-the-road without insurance. For that money, you get a single rear motor that produces 218 PS (160 kW) and 320 Nm, enough to get the D-segment crossover from zero to 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds on its way to a top speed of 170 km/h. A 69.9 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery provides a WLTP range of 424 km.

The massive 4,759 mm long five-seater SUV comes standard with full-LED lighting, sporty 20-inch “Trident” alloy wheels, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 14.6-inch centre touchscreen, Oeko-Tex faux leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control, heated and ventilated power-adjustable front seats, a Qi wireless charger, 12 speakers, a 360-degree camera system a powered tailgate, seven airbags and Level 2 semi-autonomous driving capabilities. No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, however.

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