iCaur V23 previewed in Malaysia – launch in This autumn 2025; 2WD, AWD variants; as much as 430 km; RM145k-RM155k est

iCaur Malaysia’s second electrical car to go on sale right here would be the V23, which was beforehand previewed in left-hand drive type to the general public at this yr’s Malaysia Autoshow in Might. Quick ahead to as we speak, we’re now getting one other preview of the V23, now in right-hand drive and accompanied by early specs and estimated pricing.

For our market, the V23 will comply with the 03 by being supplied in two variants, particularly the 2WD and iWD. The 2 powertrains are just like what’s supplied in Thailand the place the mannequin is offered because the Chery V23. The specs for every variant are as follows:

iCaur V23 2WD

• Electrical motor: 136 PS (134 hp or 100 kW) and 180 Nm; RWD
• 0-100 km/h: 11 seconds
• Prime 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
• Complete system output: 211 PS (208 hp or 155 kW) and 292 Nm; AWD
• 0-100 km/h: 7.5 seconds
• Prime 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

We must always level out that in China, the V23 (offered as an iCar mannequin there) was up to date in September this yr to turn into the Tremendous V23. The newer providing retains the 59.93-kWh LFP battery however the NMC possibility is changed with an 80.16-kWh LFP unit. The electrical motors are additionally extra highly effective on the Tremendous V23.

The V23 will be part of the 03 within the line-up right here and encompasses a longer wheelbase of two,735 mm in comparison with the latter’s 2,715 mm. Nonetheless, the V23 really occupies a smaller footprint (4,220 mm lengthy and 1,915 mm broad) than the 03 (4,406 mm lengthy and 1,910 mm broad). The newer mannequin is taller general with a peak of 1,845 mm (1,715 mm for the 03), which can give the phantasm that it’s greater than its stablemate.

When it comes to the design, the V23 is clearly impressed by well-known nameplates such because the Toyota Land Cruiser, Mercedes-Benz G-Class and Land Rover Defender. Cues from these icons are clear to see, together with the upright physique, round headlamps, strong wheel arches, aspect scuttles and side-opening tailgate with hooked up utility field.

The styling is clearly meant to draw followers of rugged-looking off-roaders, nevertheless it isn’t only for present because the V23 affords a minimal floor clearance of 200 mm, a wading depth of 600 mm, an strategy angle of 42 levels and a departure angle of 40 levels.

Echoing the outside, the V23’s cabin appears utilitarian however with trendy touches. The upright dashboard is dwelling to a big 15.4-inch infotainment touchscreen that sits entrance and centre above rectangular-shaped air vents and a panel with glove-friendly dials and switches.

Stacked air vents occupy the corners of the sprint, whereas forward of the motive force is a an 8.88-inch round show that sits on a column for the four-spoke steering wheel with unlabelled controls. Touches like a picture of an off-roading V23 embossed on the sprint insert, which additionally has a ‘Born to Play’ plaque, assist liven issues up.

There’s additionally no scarcity of storage inside, with nets on the base of the chunky door playing cards with chunky handles, a two-tier and configurable centre console, whereas the boot area is expandable from 234 to 1,366 litres, inclusive of 80 litres below the ground.

Gear introduced for the V23 embody a vehicle-to-load (V2L) system with an output of three.3 kW, 19-inch (2WD) or 21-inch (iWD) wheels and a 540-degree “clear chassis” digicam. When it comes to driver assists, it’s Degree 2 ADAS with options corresponding to adaptive cruise management, lane departure warning and autonomous emergency braking.

iCaur Malaysia says the V23 might be launched within the closing quarter of 2025 and is estimated to be priced between RM145,000 for the 2WD and RM155,000 for the iWD variant. These estimates are similar to what was introduced for the 03 previous to the official and (surprising) value reveal when the latter went on sale in September this yr. Given this historical past, we’re anticipating the V23 to be priced effectively under its estimates.

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