The iCar 03 is a battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by Chery under the iCar brand. The vehicle was first presented at the Chengdu Motor Show in 2023.[4]
| iCar 03 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | iCar (Chery) |
| Also called | |
| Production | 2023–present |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | |
| Platform | i-MS platform |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Qida Permanent magnet motor |
| Power output |
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| Battery | 50.6–69.8 kWh CATL LFP battery |
| Range | Maximum 501 km (311 mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm (106.9 in) |
| Length | 4,406 mm (173.5 in) |
| Width | 1,910 mm (75.2 in) |
| Height | 1,715 mm (67.5 in) |
History
editIn April 2023, at Auto Shanghai, Chery unveiled its new iCar brand and the first model, the iCar 03 electric compact crossover SUV. However, this vehicle was brought to the exhibition as a concept car. Later, the production version of the electric crossover was shown.[5]
The letter "i" in the car logo was designed by Cao Xue, chief designer of the Guangzhou Academy of Arts and the author of the mascots of the 2022 Winter Olympics.[6] As the trunk of the car is very small, an additional box is installed in the fifth door.[5]
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Jaecoo J6
Specifications
editThe body of the 03 is made of steel and aluminum, and a sliding sectional panoramic roof can be installed for an additional fee. The front and rear suspensions are mutually independent. The size of the wheels is 19 inches.[5]
The 03 powerplant consists of a 185-horsepower motor with electronically controlled all-wheel drive and a CATL battery. The maximum speed of iCar 03 is 150 km/h (93 mph), and the battery reserve can reach 500 km (310 mi). In addition, the car is equipped with solar panels mounted on the roof to increase the range.[4]
Interior
editThe center console of the 03 is covered with a soft cover, there is a large screen in the center, there are no buttons on the instrument panel, all control is done from the screen and using the buttons on the steering wheel.[4]
iCar 03T
editA premium and sportier variant called the iCar 03T was launched in 2024. The 03T was developed by Zhimi Technology's car manufacturing division after the team merged with Chery's iCar division. The 03T was developed as an improved version of the original 03 to fit better with the later launched V23 and future products, featuring a restyled body kit, wide wheel arches, more offroad inspired gears, and improved performance.[7]
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Markets
editIndonesia
editThe iCar 03 was first introduced in Indonesia on 17 July 2024 at the 31st Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show,[8] and later went on sale as the Chery J6 on 22 November 2024 at the 2024 Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week.[9] In Indonesia, it is available with four variants: RWD, RWD Phantom Edition, iWD and iWD Phantom Edition. At launch, the Phantom Edition model was limited to 300 units.
References
edit- ^ Pagulayan, Neil (30 October 2024). "JAECOO EJ6 debuts at the 12th PEVS". Autocar Philippines. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ GridOto.com. "Chery J6 iWD, Jip Listrik 4x4 Pertama di Indonesia Diajak Off-road" [Chery J6 iWD, Indonesia's First 4x4 Electric Jeep Taken Off-road]. otomotifnet.gridoto.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 30 October 2024.
- ^ Arifin, Ridwan. "SUV Off Road Listrik Chery iCar 03 Sudah Diproduksi di Indonesia". detikoto (in Indonesian). Retrieved 30 September 2024.
- ^ a b c "Внедорожник Chery iCar 03 за $20 000 с запасом хода 500 км и огромным экраном поступит в продажу уже в сентябре. Изначально он появится в Китае". ixbt.com. 28 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
- ^ a b c "Показан серийный внедорожник iCar 03 компании Chery". autoreview.ru. 1 June 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ "Bing Dwen Dwen – Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Mascot" (in Russian). Beijing 2022. 18 September 2019. Archived from the original on 17 February 2022. Retrieved 17 February 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Chery's iCar 03T an electric SUV with off-road design readies for sales". carnewschina.com. 1 November 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ Jeghesta Nainggolan, Manuel (19 July 2024). "Chery Perkenalkan Mobil Listrik Bergaya Off-Road iCAR 03 di GIIAS 2024". suara.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Biondi, Ahmad (23 November 2024). "Mobil Listrik Offroad Pertama Chery J6 Resmi Diluncurkan, Harganya Mulai Rp 490 Juta". otodriver (in Indonesian). Retrieved 23 November 2024.