| iCar V23 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | iCar (Chery) |
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| Production | 2024–present |
| Assembly | China: Wuhu, Anhui |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact SUV (B) |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | |
| Platform | i-MS platform |
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| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Qida permanent magnet motor |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,730 mm (107.5 in) |
| Length | 4,220 mm (166.1 in) |
| Width | 1,915 mm (75.4 in) |
| Height | 1,845 mm (72.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,084–2,199 kg (4,594–4,848 lb) |
The iCar V23 is a battery electric compact SUV produced by Chery under the iCar brand.
In April 2024, the iCar V23 debuted at the Beijing Auto Show. [1]
The will be used under the Chery trademark at the Thailand Bangkok Motor Show in November 2025.。In other countries and regions, it is sold under the name Icaur. However, in reality, Icar is not used in many countries and regions due to trademark registration issues.
The V23, the design are heavily influenced by the Beijing BJ212, [2] maintained a raw aesthetic reminiscent of off-road vehicles and off-road aesthetics, distinguishing itself with a shapely, compact silhouette with low-set, round headlights adjacent to narrow, extended turn signals covering the edges of the fenders. The rear lamps are set similarly low, above which there is a large cable compartment in the shape of a rounded square. [3]
The passenger cabin is dominated by an angular central console composed of a touchscreen multimedia system display, under which there is a set of three air vents and an extensive panel of physical buttons to control vehicle functions. [4]
Two specifications based on a purely electric drive were used to drive the V23. The basic rear-wheel drive variant has a 136 HP engine, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and has a 60 kWh battery with approximately 400 kilometers of range on a single charge. The top variant AWD with a 211 HP engine and 82 kWh battery offered 3.5 sprints to 100 km/h and approximately 500 kilometers of range on a single charge. [5]
The iCaur V23 was launched in Malaysia on 27 November 2025, with two variants: 2WD (59.93 kWh) and iWD (81.76 kWh). [6]
The iCar V23 was launched in Thailand as the Chery V23 on 30 September 2025,Because the icar trademark cannot be used in other countries. with three variants: Play (59.93 kWh), Plus (59.93 kWh) and Peak (81.76 kWh). [7]
| ASEAN NCAP scores [8] | ||
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| Overall stars / Score | 91.02 | |
| Adult occupant | 31.77/32.00 | |
| Child occupant | 42.50/51.00 | |
| Safety assist | 18.00/21.00 | |
| Motorcyclist safety | 14.00/16.00 | |