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iCaur is officially arriving in the Philippines next month

Apparently, it’s the best-selling brand in Southeast Asia’s ‘boxy NEV’ segment

It's iCaur, not iCar. PHOTO FROM ICAUR

New brands keep arriving, but there’s a new player on the block coming this October.

Filipino car owners like customizing their rides (myself included), and if you’ve been out and about, you’ll see plenty of modified cars on the road. When it comes to SUVs, there’s no shortage of inspiration in the local car culture—whether it’s an aggressive off-road look, a practical overlanding setup, or even a luxury “VIP” build.

Both look sleek. PHOTOS FROM ICAUR

A new brand of New Energy Vehicles under the Chery Group is arriving in the Philippines.

“Classic never fades.” That’s the tagline of the Chery Group’s new offering in the Philippines, called iCaur (known as iCar in its home market of China).

The V23 is very cute, but it's suprisingly agile to drive. PHOTO FROM ICAUR

Locally distributed under Omoda & Jaecoo Philippines—though operating through separate dealerships—iCaur is launching two models: the V23 and the V27.

The V23 is a compact SUV reminiscent of the new Toyota Land Cruiser FJ (though slightly smaller), powered by a purely electric drivetrain. The V27, on the other hand, is a midsize SUV similar in size to the Jetour T2. It uses a range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) system to give you electric driving performance without range anxiety on long road trips.

The V27 is sure to make its presence felt. PHOTO FROM ICAUR

Given their boxy shapes and modular frames, we can already see the huge potential for aftermarket customizations, much like what we saw in China last year.

We’ve yet to get exact local specs and pricing, but we’ll find out more once the brand officially launches next month.



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