A joint development between Chinese car brand Chery and tech company Zhimi Technology has resulted in a second ‘iCar’ from the Chery brand, this one an SUV with apparent off-road aspirations called ‘iCar V23’.
According to Chinese media such as CarNewsChina, the company has locally confirmed some details including a choice of single-motor front-drive or dual-motor AWD, with batteries allowing ranges between 400km and 500km.
The V23 measures in at 4220mm long, 1915mm wide and 1845mm tall, with a 2730mm wheelbase making it slightly longer and wider than a Defender 90, but not as tall.
In terms of capability off the road, the iCar V23 has a claimed ground clearance of 212mm in all-wheel-drive guise, with a 43-degree approach angle and 41-degree departure angle.
Wheel sizes come in between 19- and 21-inch options, plus the car features roof racks, side steps, and even flush door handles.
![Wheel sizes come in between 19- and 21-inch options, plus the car features roof racks, side steps, and even flush door handles.](https://carsguide-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_fit,h_480,w_853,f_auto,t_cg_base/v1/editorial/chery-ev-SUV-1001x565-2.jpg)
Rugged looks also come thanks to design elements that might be familiar to fans of other off-road icons, its round headlights and horizontal grill, boxy silhouette when seen from the side and rear or the the squared-off ‘spare wheel’ box (for storage, not a wheel).
![The V23 measures in at 4220mm long, 1915mm wide and 1845mm tall, with a 2730mm wheelbase making it slightly longer and wider than a Defender 90.](https://carsguide-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_fit,h_480,w_853,f_auto,t_cg_base/v1/editorial/chery-ev-SUV-1001x565-1.jpg)
Inside, the steering wheel and utilitarian, minimalist look suggest the company’s interior designers might have taken inspiration from certain UK-based rivals.
As with Chery’s previous ‘iCar’ model, the 03, don’t expect to see it land in Australia any time soon.
![Inside, the steering wheel and utilitarian, minimalist look suggest the company’s interior designers might have taken inspiration from certain UK-based rivals.](https://carsguide-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/c_fit,h_480,w_853,f_auto,t_cg_base/v1/editorial/chery-ev-SUV-1001x565-4.jpg)
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