2025 iCaur 03 EV launched in Malaysia – as much as 279 PS, 426 km NEDC; 2WD fr RM119,800, iWD RM129,800

iCaur has launched its first mannequin in Malaysia, the 03, an electrical SUV that was previewed right here twice beforehand. As a quick recap, the 03 was initially set to be marketed because the Jaecoo J6 when it was proven on the Malaysia Autoshow (MAS) in Might final 12 months.

At this 12 months’s MAS, it was introduced that iCaur would formally enter our marketwith the 03 making an look on the occasion. Thoughts you, this automotive goes by many different names relying on which market it’s bought in.

If you happen to haven’t heard of iCaur earlier than, it was revealed in Might at this 12 months’s Auto Shanghai because the alternate identify of iCar to be used in markets exterior China. iCar itself was first launched in April at Auto Shanghai 2023 as a Chery-sub model and at the moment has 4 fashions in its line-up, together with the 03, 03T and V23all of that are confirmed for our market. The fourth mannequin, the V27is the model’s largest and latest up to now, just lately celebrating its world premiere in Dubai final month.

The 03 will initially be supplied as a fully-imported (CBU) electrical car (EV) earlier than it’s domestically assembled (CKD) at Chery Company Malaysia’s plant in Shah Alam – that is set to start in January 2026.

Malaysia will get the 03 in two variants, beginning with the 2WD that’s priced at RM119,800 on-the-road with out insurance coverage. This comes with a rear electrical motor rated at 184 PS (181 hp or 135 kW) and 220 Nm of torque, with energy provided by a 65.7-kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery that’s good for a NEDC-rated vary of 426 km. The bottom choice wants 10.5 seconds to get from 0-100 km/h and maxes out at 150 km/h.

Subsequent comes the iWD at RM129,800 that provides on a second electrical motor with 95 PS (94 hp or 70 kW) and 165 Nm on the entrance axle for all-wheel drive and a complete system output of 279 PS (275 hp or 205 kW) and 385 Nm – identical prime velocity however the 0-100 km/h time is down to six.5 seconds. The highest-spec variant additionally comes with a LFP battery, however with a barely increased capability of 69.8 kWh for 418 km of vary.

Each variants DC quick charging at a most capability of 80 kW to get the battery from a 30-80% state of cost in round half-hour. In the meantime, AC charging is capped at 6.6 kW and there’s a vehicle-to-load (V2L) system that delivers as much as 3.2 kW to energy equipment or electrical home equipment.

The official costs are shockingly lower than the earlier estimates of RM145,000 (2WD) and RM155,000 (iWD) – we’re guessing this is because of CKD bridging. Each 03 comes with a seven-year, 150,000-km car guarantee and a separate eight-year,160,000-km guarantee for the battery and electrical drive unit. Ought to the battery well being fall beneath 70% inside the battery guarantee interval, a one-to-one substitute might be offered.

If you happen to like boxy, rugged SUVs, the 03 ought to attraction to you with its upright, slab-sided physique that options chunky cladding, a 90-degree swing-out tailgate, uncovered cargo field and angular wheel arches. Notable design cues embody flush pop-out door handles, slim headlamps and vertical daytime working lights, the final of which is a glance replicated for the taillights.

The 03 is on the market with a selection of 5 colors: Silver, Gray, White, Black and Aurora Inexperienced. For an extra RM20,000, you may get the 03 in Black Phantom Version guise, which provides on a bodykit with wheel arch extensions, a matte black end, a roof rack and accompanying aspect ladder for that off-roader look. This add-on package deal is proscribed to 100 units and may be optioned with any variant – the corporate says it plans to introduce extra of such particular editions sooner or later.

Measuring 4,406 mm lengthy, 1,910 mm broad and 1,715 mm tall and with a 2,715 mm wheelbase, the 03 is roughly the scale of a BYD Atto 3. Do you have to wish to go off the pavement, the brief overhangs allow a 28-degree method angle and 32-degree departure angle, whereas the gradeability is as much as 55% for the iWD and 30% for the 2WD.

In step with the adventurous theme, the inside sports activities grip handles on the centre console which is residence a cupholders and a shallow storage space with an built-in wi-fi charger. The upright dashboard is devoid of bodily controls, with all car capabilities, together with the local weather system, being accessed by way of the 15.6-inch central infotainment touchscreen powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip.

For the motive force, there’s a 9.2-inch digital instrument cluster and three-spoke steering wheel with Tesla-like scroll wheels on the spokes. Storage choices embody a 450-litre boot that’s expandable to 1,238 litres with the 60:40 split-folding rear seats down, an exterior cargo field presents 40 litres, and there are 35 compartments to stash gadgets, together with beneath the rear seats.

Customary gear for each 03 variants embody LED headlamps with adaptive excessive beam, a panoramic sunroof with powered sunshade, fake leather-based seat upholstery, powered entrance seats, dual-zone local weather management with rear air vents, entrance and rear seat air flow, wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay help, a 50-watt wi-fi charging pad, keyless entry and begin, ambient lighting, six airbags, a 540-degree round view monitor, a 360-degree driving video recorder.

There’s additionally a Degree 2 ADAS suite with options akin to autonomous emergency braking, entrance and rear collision warning, emergency lane maintaining, lane departure warning, lane departure prevention, rear cross visitors alert, adaptive cruise management with visitors jam help, blind spot monitoring and door opening warning.

Variant-specific options for the bottom 2WD are 18-inch wheels (with 225/60 profile tyres) and 5 selectable drive modes. The iWD will get bigger 19-inch wheels and 10 drive modes, plus the entrance seats include a massaging perform.

As a part of an unique early hen package deal, prospects who place a reserving by September 17, 2025 will get to get pleasure from one 12 months of limitless charging by way of the JomCharge community (together with authorised roaming companions) with AutoCharge performance.

Including to this can be a way of life package deal price RM3,000 that features merchandise and vouchers from Starbucks, JD Sports activities, Sunway Lagoon and Contact ‘n Go. If that isn’t sufficient, a complimentary wallbox charger valued at RM3,400 can be a part of the early hen package deal.

Do you have to guide a 03 after September 17, you’ll be able to nonetheless get a wallbox put in by means of iCaur Malaysia’s partnership with EV Connection and Kineta for a standardised worth of RM1,388. Clients will even profit from the iCare insurance coverage programme that provides wider protection past the car, safeguarding the wallbox chargers and moveable charging cables, whereas additionally together with limitless towing providers.

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