2026 iCaur V23 EV launched in Malaysia – as much as 211 PS, 430 km NEDC; 2WD fr RM119,800, iWD RM132,800

After two previewsthe iCaur V23 has lastly made its launch debut in Malaysia. The Chinese language model’s second electrical car (EV) for our market goes on sale right here only a few months after the 03the latter formally launched on September 9 this 12 months.

Just like the 03, the V23 will probably be supplied in two variants, with the bottom choice being the 2WD priced at RM119,800 on-the-road with out insurance coverage. That is adopted by the iWD that goes for RM132,800. These figures are nicely beneath the earlier estimates of RM145,000 and RM155,000 respectively. Extra importantly, the V23 is priced very carefully to the 03 that’s RM119,800 for its base 2WD and RM129,800 for the iWD.

The powertrains for each V23 variants are equivalent to what’s supplied in Thailand the place the mannequin is named the Chery V23. Listed here are the specs:

iCaur V23 2WD

• Electrical motor: 136 PS (134 hp or 100 kW) and 180 Nm; RWD
• 0-100 km/h: 11 seconds
• High velocity: 140 km/h
• Battery: 59.93 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP)
• Vary (NEDC): 360 km
• DC charging: 85 kW
• AC charging: 6.6 kW

iCaur V23 iWD

• Entrance electrical motor: 75 PS (74 hp or 55 kW) and 112 Nm
• Rear electrical motor: 136 PS (134 hp or 100 kW) and 180 Nm
• Whole system output: 211 PS (208 hp or 155 kW) and 292 Nm; AWD
• 0-100 km/h: 7.5 seconds
• High velocity: 140 km/h
• Battery: 81.76 kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC)
• Vary (NEDC): 430 km
• DC charging: 104 kW
• AC charging: 6.6 kW

At first look, the V23 seems to be bigger than the 03, however this isn’t the case. Trying on the dimensions, the previous truly occupies a smaller footprint (4,220 mm lengthy and 1,915 mm vast) than the 03 (4,406 mm lengthy and 1,910 mm vast).

Nonetheless, the V23 is taller at 1,845 mm in opposition to the 03’s 1,715 mm, which can give the phantasm that it’s a bigger car. Additionally noteworthy is the V23’s wheelbase that spans 2,735 mm in comparison with the 03 with 2,715 mm, which, together with the taller physique, contributes oddly to a most boot house of 744 litres with the rear seats folded down (03 affords 1,238 litres). With the seats up, it’s simply 234 litres (together with 80 litres below the ground), lower than the 03’s 450 litres.

The V23 is a boxy, rugged SUV but it surely isn’t as “futuristic-looking” because the 03. As an alternative, it attracts inspiration from well-known off-roaders such because the Toyota Land Cruiser, Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Land Rover Defender. That is plain to see when wanting on the upright physique, round headlamps, angular wheel arches, facet scuttles and side-opening tailgate with connected utility field.

You possibly can focus on which of the 2 appears higher within the feedback beneath, but it surely’s price stating the V23 has higher off-road specs with 210 mm of floor clearance (205 mm for the 2WD), a wading depth of 600 mm, an method angle of 42 levels, a departure angle of 41 levels and gradeability of 40% (30% for the 2WD).

The V23’s inside can also be extra utilitarian in look too, because it doesn’t combine all car features into its 15.4-inch central infotainment touchscreen. Those that get pleasure from tactility will probably be happy by the panel with glove-friendly dials and switches that sits just under the rectangular-shaped air vents.

Not like the V23 bought in China (it’s generally known as an iCar there), there isn’t a round show forward of the driving force that exhibits driving data. As an alternative, the center show offers up a couple of third of its display actual property for the issues like the chosen gear and speedometer.

Gear-wise, the 2WD comes with 19-inch wheels, LED headlamps with auto excessive beam, facet steps, fake leather-based seat upholstery, powered and ventilated entrance seats, keyless entry and begin, NFC good key, seven audio system in addition to wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay help.

The iWD improves upon the bottom variant by gaining 21-inch wheels and one extra drive mode for a complete of six (5 for the 2WD). Past these variations and the all-wheel drive powertrain, each variants are just about equivalent, together with the usual V2L cable (price RM500) and a three-pin moveable charger (price RM700).

This is applicable to the usual security and safety equipment too, with six airbags (entrance, facet and curtain), a 540-degree round view monitor, driving recorder, ESC, car dynamic management, hill descent management, hill maintain management, ABS, digital parking brake with auto maintain, brake help, EBD, traction management and tyre stress monitoring system.

On the ADAS facet of issues, you get 12 features: autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise management, blind spot detection, door opening warning, driver consideration alert, entrance collision warning, lane departure warning, lane departure prevention, lane change warning, rear collision warning, rear cross visitors alert and visitors jam help.

As for colors, accessible choices embody Off Highway Orange, Khaki White, Military Inexperienced, Slate Silver, Gravel Gray and Carbon Black, all paired with a black inside. Every buy comes with a seven-year/150,000-km car guarantee, whereas the battery and electrical drive unit is roofed for eight years or 160,000 km. Ought to the battery well being fall beneath 70% throughout the guarantee interval, iCaur Malaysia ensures a free battery substitute.

Must you be among the many first 1,000 patrons, iCaur Malaysia will throw in an early chicken bundle that features a complimentary 7-kW AC charger (price RM3,400) in addition to an auxiliary 6.86-inch instrument cluster unit (valued at RM1,000). This bundle additionally extends the guarantee protection for the battery, electrical motor(s) and energy management unit to 10 years or 200,000 km.

GALLERY: 2026 iCaur V23 iWD

GALLERY: 2026 iCaur V23 2WD

GALLERY: iCaur V23 iWD on an off-roading course

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