{
  "id": 15701282,
  "title": "Rumoured for South Africa iCaur V25 detailed as sales start in China",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/rumoured-for-south-africa-icaur-v25-detailed-as-sales-start-in-china",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T05:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/motoring/export-markets-icaur-v25-revealed/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On 18 October, iCaur unveiled the iCaur V25 at the International User Summit in Wuhu, China. The new model is positioned as an alternative to the electric V23, with an added range-extending electric powertrain. The V25 and V23 share the same platform, but the V25 is longer, wider, and has a higher ground clearance. It comes in four trim levels: Pro, Max, Max+, and Ultra. The V25's exterior design features an open grille, exhaust outlets, a new bonnet, and altered LED headlights. Inside, it retains the 15.4-inch infotainment display, but replaces the optional digital instrument cluster binnacle with a standard one. The most notable upgrade inside is the new, bulkier center console. The V25 can be powered by either a single or dual motor electric powertrain. The single motor version delivers 185kW/300Nm of power and has an electric range of 210 km and combined range of 1 240 km. The dual motor version adds a second motor, offering 335kW/505Nm of power and a slightly reduced electric range of 200 km and combined range of 1 210 km. Both versions are supplemented by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, functioning solely as a generator. The V25 is expected to be priced between R343,204 and R431,583 in South Africa, assuming official approval is granted by iCaur South Africa.",
  "summary": "Social reports from Chery's annual International User Summit have alleged the V25 as having received the nod for South Africa in 2027.",
  "key_points": [
    "iCaur unveils V25 at China summit on 18 October",
    "V25 offers range-extending electric powertrain",
    "Prices set between R343,204 and R431,583 in SA"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Expanding the lineup with a range-extending powertrain offers a versatile alternative to pure electric models, potentially broadening the brand's appeal to drivers seeking greater distance between charges.",
  "illustration": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}