KATHMANDU: Chery is preparing to expand its off-road-focused iCaur lineup with the launch of the iCaur V25 in China. The new SUV will be offered as a range-extended electric vehicle (EREV) and is expected to go on sale next month.
The V25 will become the third model in the iCaur family, joining the all-electric iCaur V23 and the range-extended iCaur V27. The brand is aimed at younger buyers looking for rugged lifestyle vehicles.
Recent spy images show that the V25’s cabin closely resembles the V23. It features a large floating touchscreen, a digital instrument cluster, three central air vents and a row of physical control buttons.
The SUV adopts a boxy monocoque design with styling similar to the V23. It measures 4,636 mm in length, 1,920 mm in width and 1,855 mm in height, with a 2,820 mm wheelbase.
Exterior highlights include round headlights, chunky bumpers, semi-hidden door handles and a rear-mounted storage box. Buyers will be able to choose between 19-inch and 21-inch wheels. The SUV also offers a 28-degree approach angle and a 24-degree departure angle, making it suitable for light off-road driving.
Power comes from a 1.5-litre petrol engine rated at 154 PS. Instead of driving the wheels directly, the engine acts as a range extender, generating electricity to power the battery and electric motor.
According to documents filed with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the V25 uses a 33.67 kWh LFP battery pack. It is expected to deliver an electric-only range of 145–150 km, while the combined driving range with the petrol engine is claimed to exceed 1,000 km.
Chery has yet to reveal the technical specifications of the electric motor that will power the V25.
