iCAR will unleash the V23 Retro Edition on July 21, priced from USD 20,800 (RMB149,800). This neo-classic electric SUV amps up its style with vintage rally stripes, chrome-trimmed wood-effect bumpers, and a roof-mounted quintet of LED searchlights – all while packing Level 2+ self-driving tech.

iCAR by Chery

KEY FACTS

1. Retro-Futuristic Design Cues

iCar Cyberspace edition, from Guangzhou Auto Show, 2024

• Two-tone cream/green paint + radiator-style grille nodding to 80s off-roaders
• Circular LED headlights paired with boxy silhouette (4,220mm length)
• Right-mounted “adventure box” (utility trunk passthrough) + side-hinged tailgate

2. Pocket-Sized Off-Road Prowess

• 43° approach / 41° departure angles + 210mm ground clearance (4WD)
• Shorter than a Jeep Renegade but wider wheelbase (2,735mm) for stability

3. Tech-Savvy Cabin (Projected)
◆ 15.4″ touchscreen w/ Snapdragon 8155 chip + CarPlay

◆ Exposed rivets + rotary AC dials blend nostalgia & modernity
◆ 60W center console fast charger + 4-bottle chilled compartment

4. Dual Powertrain Options

• RWD (136hp) / 4WD (211hp) variants, topping 140km/h
• 501km CLTC max range + 30-min fast charge (30-80%)
• Horizon J3+TDA4 autonomous drive enables highway NOA

Editor’s Note:

Seeing more and more V23s on the road here in Shanghai- and honestly, I’m obsessed. The V23 Retro Boxy is a true hipster’s electrified Land Rover Defender – compact yet rugged, nostalgic but loaded with tech. A likely export darling if priced competitively overseas. Leave your comments or stories.

(Currency conversion: 1 USD ≈ 7.2 RMB)