iCAUR V Family Test-Drive Camp Kicks Off, With Global Users Taking on Seven Terrain Challenges

WUHU, CHINA — Chery Group's iCAUR V Family Multi-Scenario Test-Drive Camp opened on October 21 at Tuju Longshan Campground in Wuhu, China. As one of the most interactive activities of the 2026 iCAUR International User Summit, the event carried the theme "Make It Real". It brought the new iCAUR V25 and V27 into authentic off-road settings for a full evaluation of the vehicles' overall performance in power, all-terrain capability, ride comfort and smart features. Running over two days, the camp welcomed more than 160 dealers, media representatives, KOCs and KOLs from around the world. They got behind the wheel and completed multi-terrain runs across the seven test sections. Both BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) and REEV versions of the V25 were evaluated side-by-side, while the V27 also faced the full range of road challenges with its Golden REEV system and i-AWD (intelligent All-wheel Drive).

The site was laid out as a continuous exploration route. The Crescent Highway stretch, U-shaped bends, S-bends, small camel humps, wave sections, bumpy stretches and muddy shell craters each replicate road surfaces drivers encounter day-to-day, letting participants experience a wide array of driving scenarios in an immersive half-day session. U-shaped and S-bends test steering precision and vehicle posture, wave and bumpy roads transfer fine vibrations from unpaved ground straight into the cabin, and the most demanding obstacles are the small camel humps and muddy shell craters, where timely power delivery and wheel grip determine whether the vehicle can free itself.

As core members of the iCAUR V family, the iCAUR V25 is positioned as an All-way SUV that carries forward the future-classic design language, while the V27 is an all-round hybrid SUV built to balance urban commuting and outdoor adventure. Both the V25 REEV and V27 feature range-extended powertrains. This setup supports electric driving in cities and petrol-powered long-distance travel alike, easing charging hassles and range anxiety. The Golden REEV system reaches 44.5% thermal efficiency, with a peak combined output of 335 kW and peak combined torque of 505 Nm.

A key highlight of the V25 during testing lies in its contrast. Its nearly 1:1 height-to-width ratio and circular headlamps mark it out as a rugged boxy SUV, yet its tuning leans toward supple response on wave and bumpy roads. The suspension smoothly filters out minor vibrations with minimal body roll, earning on-site praise for its cabin comfort. On the day's toughest muddy stretches and shell crater obstacles, the V27, equipped with the Golden REEV powertrain and i-AWD, maintained steady power delivery on slopes and in mud and won wide approval from test drivers. Its 600 mm wading depth, 24 degree approach angle and 23 degree departure angle also let it negotiate camel humps and shell craters effortlessly.

When it comes to safety, both the V25 and V27 adopt high-strength cage-style body structures. Throughout the test drive, they exhibited strong body rigidity and stability on highway-style sections and emergency lane-change drills.

This test-drive camp brought together a diverse group of attendees: dealers and general distributors from global markets, media practitioners, KOCs, KOLs and brand partners. Parallel to the driving sessions, iCAUR ran in-depth user surveys to collect feedback covering power, handling, comfort, off-road capability and intelligent functions. This authentic user input will be systematically compiled, sorted and sent directly to the R&D team to inform product iterations. Since launch, iCAUR has entered more than 40 countries and territories worldwide. The V23 has exceeded 100,000 units in cumulative global sales, and the V series has claimed the Red Dot Award: Design Concept from Germany plus the Best Interior Design Award in the Premium Car Category at the 2026 TADA (Torino Automotive Design Award).