- To get both 2WD and AWD configurations
- Likely to spawn as a JSW eSUV in India
A fully wrapped unit of the upcoming Chery iCAUR V23 was spied testing in India. Likely to spawn as a JSW automobile, the eSUV will likely launch in the current calendar year under the aegis of JSW’s independent car brand.
Spanning 4.2 metres long, 1.9 metres wide, and 1.8 metres tall, the Chery iCAUR V23 has a boxy stance, open grille (rare sight in EVs), flared wheel arches, and air vents with horizontal slats.
Internally, the iCAUR V23 has a four-seat layout instead of a conventional five-seat arrangement. The cabin has off-road grab handles, 15.4-inch QHD touchscreen, column-mounted gear selector, multifunction steering wrapped in faux leather, faux leather upholstery, electrically adjustable first row, front sun visor with a vanity mirror and illumination, and front centre cup holders.
Mechanically, the Chery iCAUR V23 gets two powertrain configurations – AWD 208.1bhp/292Nm dual-motor AWD (7.5 seconds for 0-100kmph, 140kmph top speed) and 134bhp/180Nm 2WD. The AWD iteration is paired with an 81.76kWh NMC battery pack, getting an NEDC-claimed range of 430km. 0-100kmph comes in at 7.5 seconds. The 2WD iteration, on the other hand, is paired with a 59.93kWh LFP battery pack, claimed to deliver a range of 360km (NEDC cycle). With these specifications, the Chery iCAUR V23 (A JSW car in India) will likely be positioned to rival the Mahindra BE 6 and the Hyundai Creta Electric.
