iCar V25 Range-Extended SUV Debuts With 560 TOPS ADAS

iCar, the new energy vehicle (NEV) brand under Chery, has unveiled the iCar V25 Range-Extended SUV in Chengdu, adding a third model to its V-series lineup and targeting younger buyers with a technology-focused, boxy design. The model debuted at a brand event on August 14 and is expected to enter the Chinese market in the fourth quarter of 2026, followed by an appearance at the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show next week. The launch expands iCar’s range-extender strategy while adding advanced driver-assistance capabilities and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive configuration to its growing product portfolio.

The V25 retains the family’s distinctive boxy styling and measures 4,636 mm in length, including its external storage box, 1,920 mm in width and 1,855 mm in height. Its 2,820 mm wheelbase is paired with a minimum ground clearance of 197 mm, giving the SUV light off-road capability. At the rear, a side-opening tailgate swings through 88 degrees and incorporates an externally mounted 22.7-liter storage backpack. Buyers can choose from white, black, silver, green and matte gray body colors, while 21-inch wheels and 265 mm-wide tires are standard equipment.

Advanced Driver-Assistance Technology

Technology is a major part of the V25’s positioning. For assisted driving, iCar uses Chery’s Super Falcon 700+ system, built around the Journey 6P chip from Horizon Robotics, which provides 560 TOPS of computing power. LiDAR is available as an option, while the vehicle supports highway navigation, urban Navigation on Autopilot (NOA) and automated parking. These capabilities place the V25 within the growing group of Chinese SUVs combining high-performance onboard computing with sensor-assisted driving functions aimed at improving convenience and automated driving support.

Range-Extender Powertrain And Battery

The powertrain combines an internal-combustion range extender with battery-electric propulsion. The V25 uses Chery’s in-house SQRH4J15 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, rated at a maximum 115 kW, to generate electricity for the vehicle’s electric drive system. Energy storage comes from a 33.67 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack, with WLTC electric-range versions rated at 145 km and 150 km. At a low state of charge, the corresponding fuel-consumption figures are 6.9 liters and 7.15 liters per 100 km. The model is also expected to offer dual motors driving all four wheels.

Chassis And Vehicle Capability

Chassis hardware is designed to balance road comfort with the vehicle’s light off-road positioning. The front suspension uses a MacPherson configuration, while the rear adopts a five-link independent setup. An international calibration team was responsible for tuning the chassis, indicating an effort to combine the V25’s rugged exterior identity with handling and ride characteristics suited to a broader range of driving conditions. The combination of independent suspension, substantial ground clearance, wide tires and the expected all-wheel-drive layout supports iCar’s strategy of presenting the vehicle as a lifestyle-oriented SUV rather than a conventional urban crossover.

iCar Expands Its Range-Extender Lineup

The launch also marks iCar’s second move into range-extender vehicles. The V27, which went on sale in China on March 13, 2026, was the brand’s first range-extender model and remains its largest product. iCar currently sells the V23, V23S and V27 in China, with the V23 serving as the brand’s sales mainstay from a starting price of 122,800 yuan. The broader lineup shows how iCar is using boxy styling and multiple powertrain approaches to build a distinct position within China’s increasingly competitive new-energy vehicle market.

iCar Sales Performance In 2026

Sales performance provides context for the timing of the new launch. iCar delivered 9,068 vehicles in July, representing a 38.11% year-on-year increase but a 13.35% decline from June, For the first seven months of 2026, cumulative sales reached 54,460 units, up 6.63% year-on-year after the brand returned to growth following a sharp decline in January. The V25 therefore enters the portfolio as iCar seeks to sustain momentum while broadening its range-extender offering beyond the V27.

iCar Brand Monthly Sales, 2024-2026

The reported monthly sales data shows a fluctuating but generally stronger performance during the first seven months of 2026 compared with the corresponding period of 2025. July deliveries reached 9,068 units, while the strongest monthly figure recorded during the first seven months was 10,465 units in June. The table also shows the substantial increase recorded during May 2026, when sales reached 9,432 units, compared with 5,899 units in May 2025.

Overseas Expansion Adds Manufacturing Capacity

The company is also pursuing international expansion alongside its product rollout in China. Chery’s new plant in Selangor, Malaysia, began producing the V23 in July, with an initial annual capacity of 100,000 units. The overseas manufacturing move gives the wider Chery ecosystem a regional production base and demonstrates the importance of export markets to its expansion strategy. Meanwhile, the V25’s domestic debut in China strengthens iCar’s local portfolio before the model’s planned fourth-quarter sales launch and its scheduled public appearance at the Chengdu Auto Show.

Strategic Significance Of The V25

The V25 also reinforces Chery Group’s broader approach of combining electrified propulsion, software-supported driving functions and distinctive vehicle design. Its range-extender architecture can provide electric driving capability while retaining an engine for energy generation, while the Super Falcon 700+ system adds substantial computing capacity for assisted-driving functions. With the V25, iCar is expanding a product family that already includes multiple boxy models and is positioning the new SUV as a technology-led, stylish light flagship aimed at younger consumers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the expected launch timing for the V25?
The new SUV is expected to go on sale in China during the fourth quarter of 2026, after its August debut in Chengdu. It is also scheduled to appear at the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show the following week, giving potential buyers and industry observers an early opportunity to examine the model. iCar has positioned the vehicle as a technology-focused, stylish light flagship aimed mainly at younger consumers, while its range-extender powertrain broadens the brand’s electrified product strategy beyond the V23 and V23S.

What powertrain does the V25 use?
The SUV combines a 1.5-liter turbocharged range-extender engine with a 33.67 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery and electric propulsion. The SQRH4J15 engine produces a maximum 115 kW, while the battery supports WLTC electric-range versions of 145 km and 150 km. At low state of charge, fuel consumption is rated at 6.9 and 7.15 liters per 100 km, respectively. The vehicle is also expected to offer dual electric motors with all-wheel drive, extending its capability beyond a conventional front- or rear-drive configuration.

What driver-assistance technology is available?
The V25 uses the Super Falcon 700+ assisted-driving system, centered on Horizon Robotics’ Journey 6P chip with 560 TOPS of computing power. LiDAR is optional, while supported functions include highway navigation, urban Navigation on Autopilot and automated parking. These technologies are intended to provide higher levels of driving assistance and automated parking capability. The system reflects the vehicle’s technology-led positioning and gives iCar a more advanced electronics and software proposition within its expanding range of boxy new-energy models.