Spy photos of a new iCaur SUV undergoing road testing in China indicate that Chery is developing a larger model, positioned above the V23 and widely referred to as the V25, according to Autohome. However, the name has not been officially confirmed. The test vehicle is in early development and introduces an extended-range powertrain to a lineup currently represented by a battery-electric SUV.
While the brand is known as iCar in China, in overseas markets it is marketed as iCaur to avoid trademark conflicts, giving the product relevance beyond China.
The test vehicle adopts an exterior design closely aligned with the V23, with similar front and rear styling and a squared body shape. However, its overall dimensions appear significantly larger, with greater body height and increased ground clearance. A visual comparison with nearby sedans in the spy images shows the vehicle sits noticeably higher, while the fitted tyres do not appear to be specialised off-road units.
Proportions visible in the images suggest a longer wheelbase than the V23. Unconfirmed information cited by Chinese media indicates a wheelbase of around 2780 millimetres, compared with 2735 millimetres for the V23. This figure has not been verified by the manufacturer and is based solely on observations and circulating discussion.
Several exterior details indicate a different powertrain configuration from the electric-only V23. A fuel filler door is visible on the left-rear quarter, and a temporary exhaust outlet is visible at the rear. Stickers on the side windows state that the vehicle is equipped with an extended-range system, supporting the assessment that the car is not a pure-electric model.
Interior images show a cabin layout broadly similar to that of the V23, including the general dashboard structure and seating arrangement. The source notes that the interior is not in production form and is provided for reference only, indicating that the final cabin design may differ.
Powertrain specifications have not been officially released. Chinese media cite the iCaur V27 as a technical comparison, noting that it uses an extended-range system combining a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine with an electric motor. In that application, the engine delivers a maximum output of 105 kilowatts, with rear- and four-wheel-drive versions available. The four-wheel-drive version is reported to deliver up to 335 kilowatts combined, with a CLTC-rated pure-electric range of 200 kilometres and a total driving range exceeding 1000 kilometres, figures that have not been confirmed for the test vehicle.
The appearance of the extended-range SUV prototype suggests that Chery is preparing to expand its iCaur product range beyond pure-electric models.
