A brief drive of the iCaur V25 and V27 on a slippery, muddy course in China gave an early look at the SUVs bound for Australia. The V25 range-extender was the more settled of the two: its mud and slippery-surface modes helped manage traction, while the V27’s rear moved around repeatedly and the vehicle bottomed out. The test lasted less than 20 minutes, so the review notes that a proper assessment on Australian roads is still to come.
Both cabins drew positive first impressions for their roominess, headroom, tactile materials and interior colours. The V27 felt especially spacious, and its glass roof appeared to be split into two sections. The V25’s range-extender powertrain was quiet and felt powerful, although steering was very light on the muddy surface. Australian prices and final specifications have not been announced.
The Australian rollout is planned to begin with the all-electric V25 mid-size SUV in early 2027, followed by the V27 large SUV with an extended-range electric powertrain, then a V25 range-extender. Preliminary overseas figures for the electric V25 include an 80kWh battery and about 368km of claimed WLTP range; the review says highway consumption and charging performance need further scrutiny. It also points to Denza’s large plug-in-hybrid off-road SUVs and the forthcoming Freelander 8 as potential rivals, and says the smaller V23 could also be considered for Australia.