A pair of road-registered examples of the iCaur V23 has been sighted at a public EV charging facility, which could indicate their Malaysian market launch soon.
Known in its native China as the iCar V23, the iCaur V23 was previewed in Malaysia in May this year alongside the 03 and 03T (the 03 was launched in Malaysia last month). This has gone on sale as the Chery V23 in Thailand, where it is priced from 699,900 baht (RM90,900).
For comparison to the 03, the V23 measures 4,220 mm long, 1,915 mm wide and 1,845 mm tall with a 2,735 mm wheelbase, making it 186 mm shorter, 5 mm wider and 130 mm taller than the 03, and 20 mm longer of wheelbase.
In Thailand, the V23 is offered in rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive forms, with the RWD packing a single 136 PS/180 Nm motor and the AWD getting a 211 PS/292 Nm setup. The RWD is rated for a 0-100 km/h time of 11 seconds, while the AWD variant does it in a considerably quicker 7.5 seconds; both versions are limited to a top speed of 140 km/h.
For its battery, a single 59.93 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) specification is offered for the RWD in Thailand, rated at a claimed 360 km on the NEDC test cycle (a WLTP-rated range closer to 300 km can be expected). The AWD gets a larger 81.76 kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery pack, offering a claimed 430 km of range on the NEDC cycle, or closer to 360 km WLTP.
This can be recharged at up to 85 kW DC for the RWD, and up to 104 kW on the AWD, while AC charging is supported at up to 6.6 kW. Conversely, the V23 can supply up to 3.3 kW through its vehicle-to-load (V2L) function.
Pricing in Malaysia for the iCaur V23 has yet to be officially indicated, though if pricing in its native China is taken as a reference, it might arrive in Malaysia priced not far from the 03, which was launched at prices from RM120k to RM130k. Would you have this, or the 03?
GALLERY: iCaur V23 previewed in Malaysia
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it’s a small dream car
We’re really getting force-fed down the throat with all these vehicles huh…
dont like dont buy nobody force . u can choose suzuki jimny for RM150k or toyota landcruiser for 500k or landrover defender for 1 million.
same way we were force-fed those Japanese cars last time
Don’t worry other brand salesman, if your products are good no need to worry. More competition and choice is good for consumers.
Dulu I like G Class,
Now I see this is more comfortable for my butt
The modular plastic panels on the Chery iCaur V23 are designed to offer extensive customization and a rugged aesthetic, enhancing its versatility for off-road use and personal expression. Their advantage for off-roading lies in their durability, replaceability, and customization, allowing owners to easily swap out damaged panels, add accessories like off-road bumpers, and modify the vehicle’s look to suit their needs. This modularity caters to the user’s desire for personalization and makes the V23 more practical for the challenges of light off-road driving.
modular Jeep, who else does better?
Such blatant Jag copycat used to be shunned & shamed, now they are welcomed. Time has changed for Msian mentality.
I think your Jag could copy new and advanced design for comfort and performance so we all can enjoy our new drive.
Maybe Jag should blatantly copy other cars’ reliability.
he must be blind,. which JLR car did this copy from?
celup must be that type of guy who sees a ferrari and then sees a proton then says “oh look the proton has 4 wheels and two headlights its a blatant copy of ferrari” . no it isnt.
The irony here is this will likely be more reliable than any Jag.
please bring v23s also…
This car looks amazing. In my opinion looks way better than G wagon. Confirm will sell like hot cakes especially among the rich Malays off-road kaki. So customizable especially aesthetically. Cantik Banget
agreed that rich M&M who prioritize looks and gaya would choose this iCaur. other types who are pragmatic would rather buy other offroad vehicle which have locking diffs and low range gear.