[Information from Autohome] Recently, we spotted the Chery New Energy iCAR V27 in the Catalogue of New Energy Vehicle Models Eligible for Vehicle Purchase Tax Reduction and Exemption (34th Batch). Positioned as a mid-to-large SUV, this model is equipped with a 1.5T range-extended powertrain, with a battery pack capacity of 51.203kWh, a pure electric cruising range of 200km, and a fuel consumption of 7.4L/100km. Judging from the parameters, the model listed in the catalogue has a larger battery capacity than the currently available models on sale, and it should be the long-range version set to launch on September 30.
The iCAR V27 continues the iconic boxy styling, with an overall square and upright silhouette. In terms of dimensions, the iCAR V27 measures 5055mm in length, 1976mm in width and 1894mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2910mm. Paired with 21-inch wheels, it boasts an approach angle and departure angle of 24.5°, a minimum ground clearance of 220mm, and a maximum wading depth of 600mm.
The vehicle's center console consists of a 15.4-inch 2.5k central control screen and an 8.88-inch LCD instrument cluster. The entire lineup comes standard with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P chip, delivering an AI computing power of 30TOPS. The voice assistant integrates the AI central large model and DeepSeek, supporting four-zone voice recognition. In addition, it provides wireless mobile interconnection functions including CarPlay, HiCar and CarLink, as well as wired screen projection for Switch and other features.
The iCAR V27 comes standard with the Super Falcon 500 system, which is equipped with 3 millimeter-wave radars, 12 ultrasonic radars, 2 8-megapixel cameras and 9 3-megapixel cameras, paired with the Horizon Journey 6M intelligent driving chip with a computing power of 128TOPS. The top-trim model will be equipped with the Super Falcon 700+ system, which features 1 lidar, 3 millimeter-wave radars, 12 ultrasonic radars, 2 8-megapixel cameras and 9 3-megapixel cameras, paired with the Horizon Journey 6P intelligent driving chip with a computing power of 560TOPS.
In terms of power, the iCAR V27 long-range version is equipped with a combination of a 1.5T range-extended engine and electric motors. The engine has a maximum power of 115kW. The two-wheel drive version is equipped with a 185kW rear-drive motor, while the four-wheel drive version adds a 150kW front-drive motor on this basis, bringing a total power of 335kW, and the power battery capacity is 51.203kWh. The chassis adopts a front MacPherson strut with reinforced top mount flat tie rod + rear H-arm multi-link structure, and will be equipped with MRC magnetic dominant suspension. The specific configurations of the new vehicle are subject to the information announced at the official press conference. (Text/Chang Qinglin, Autohome)