Based on official sources, Chery‘s iCar model is making ready to launch a “Retro Version” of its V23 SUV subsequent month. This new variant builds on the usual iCar V23, which prices 109,800 to 149,800 yuan ( 15,000 to twenty,500 USD).
The iCar V23 contains a distinctive “boxy” design with spherical headlights and a clamshell hood. Key exterior components embrace hidden door handles, aluminium alloy facet steps, and flared wheel arches. The car’s rear sports activities a side-opening tailgate with an exterior storage field that resembles a “small backpack”.
The car gives two powertrain choices. The only-motor model makes use of a most energy of 100kW and a lithium iron phosphate battery. A dual-motor setup combines a 100kW (134 hp) motor with a 55kW (74 hp) motor, powered by a ternary lithium battery.
For these in search of to reinforce the retro look, Chery launched an “iCar V23 Retro Emotion Bundle” in April. This elective package features a retro entrance grille, physique anti-scratch strips, a matte inexperienced physique wrap, 19-inch AT tires, and hood spotlights. It’s provided in numerous combos and is priced between 4,000 and 10,500 yuan (550 to 1,450 USD).
Particular options of the retro package spotlight its rugged intent. The matte inexperienced wrap utilises a frosted floor course of with anti-glare therapy, reportedly assembly navy car optical concealment requirements. The hood spotlights are designed to enhance penetration lighting in low visibility situations and may be rotated. Additionally they characteristic anti-fog and anti-glare covers for reliability in difficult environments. The retro entrance grille is designed with a modular quick-release construction, permitting customers to simply set up or take away it.
Chery is ready to introduce its iCar model to the UK, Australia, and Malaysia subsequent yr as a part of its international enlargement technique. Nonetheless, the model can be renamed “iCaur” in these markets to keep away from trademark conflicts with Apple, which holds the “iCar” trademark. iCar CEO Su Jun acknowledged at this yr’s Shanghai Auto Present that, as a part of Chery’s international export technique, iCar plans to open 2,000 showrooms in 100 nations inside three years.
