iCaur, a new sub-brand of Chery, has made its debut in Malaysia at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025. Amongst the models shown is the iCaur 03, which has been confirmed to go on sale within Q3 of 2025, alongside the iCaur V23. Prices are estimated to start from RM145,000 for the rear-wheel-drive (RWD) model to RM155,000 for the all-wheel-drive (AWD) model – dubbed “Intelligent Wheel Drive” (iWD).
Known as the iCar 03 in China, the car was actually previewed at the Malaysia Autoshow 2024 last year as a Jaecoo J6 – the same name used for Thailand, where the EV SUV has already been launched. Yes, confusing, we know – but It’ll be iCaur in Malaysia from here on out, as the brand has actually been renamed for overseas markets. Anyway, we digress.
Fans of the Range Rover Evoque might love the looks of the iCaur 03. It looks something like a squashed up Land Rover Defender but more futuristic than the old guards of England. No doubt boxy, iCaur calls this design philosophy the “iBOX” design language that “highlights bold aesthetics with full-electric performance”.
Inside, the cabin impresses with a 15.6-inch infotainment display and a 9.2-inch digital instrument cluster along with a 12-speaker Infinity sound system. It is complemented by a 540-degree ‘Transparency Chassis’ camera offering comprehensive visibility across various terrains.
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The RWD variant features an electric motor on the rear axle that produces 184 hp and 220 Nm. It goes from 0-100 km/h in 10.5 seconds with a top speed of 150 km/h.With a 65.7 kWh lithium-ion-phosphate (LFP) battery, the RWD variant will travel for up to 426 km (NEDC) on a single charge, and supports 6.6 kW of AC charging as well as 80 kW of DC charging.
The AWD variant on the other hand has two motors producing a total of 279 hp and 385 Nm, translating to a 0-100 km/h time of 6.5 seconds; top speed is unchanged at 150 km/h. It features a slightly larger 69.8 kWh LFP battery with a claimed range of 418 km (NEDC). The 4WD variant gets five more drive modes to choose from which include: All Road, Slippery, Beach, Muddy, and Bumpy.
The iCaur 03 supports up to 80kW of DC charging and can charge from 30%-80% in just 30 minutes. In Thailand, the car also comes 3.3 kW of vehicle-to-load (V2L) capabilities. Additionally, it boasts a suite of advanced drivers assistance system (ADAS) for which includes, emergency lane assist, traffic jam assist, and adaptive cruise control.
Once again, prices are estimated to start from RM145,000 for the rear-wheel-drive (RWD) model to RM155,000 for the all-wheel-drive (AWD) model, with registrations of interest (ROI) for the model now open.
For those who can’t wait for an official price, customers who purchase an iCaur 03 at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025 will also receive a limited-edition iCaur 03 scale model upon vehicle delivery in Q3 2025.
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