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Chery launches iCAUR electric‑SUV brand in Brazil
Chery announced that its iCAUR division will begin commercial operations in Brazil in August, with a press briefing scheduled for 5 August followed by a dealer event the next day. The brand, pronounced “iCar”, is led in Brazil by CEO Hu Peng and vice‑president Roger Corassa.
The initial model line includes the V27 – a large SUV equipped with an extended‑range electric system (EREV) that uses a 1.5 L turbo gasoline engine as a generator, delivering up to 455 hp and priced between roughly R$150 000 and R$230 000. The V23 is a compact SUV offering 47‑82 kWh battery capacity and up to 501 km of CLTC range. The mid‑size 03 (known elsewhere as Jaecoo J6) features a 69.8 kWh battery, up to 279 hp and about 500 km of range. Production will utilise the former Jaguar Land Rover plant in Itatiaia, Rio de Janeiro, which is being prepared for Chery’s multiple brands.
iCAUR becomes the fifth Chery‑linked marque in Brazil, complementing Omoda, Jaecoo, Jetour and other models already on the market, and targets the fast‑growing electric‑SUV segment.
Entities
Arcfox Alpha T5 · BAIC Group · Brazil · Chery · Chery Automobile Co. · DFM Vigo · Dongfeng Motor Corporation · Hu Peng · Itatiaia plant · Roger Corassa · iCAUR · iCaur V27
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The iCAUR V27 SUV uses a 1.5 L turbo engine as a generator for an EREV system delivering up to 455 hp and a combined range over 1,200 km, priced around US$28‑42 k (≈R$150‑230 k). atarde.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Dongfeng will sell the Vigo SUV in Brazil in Urban and Urban Plus trims, each with 163 hp and battery options of 51.1 kWh (≈340 km range) or 54 kWh (≈470 km range).
- [● 3 SOURCES] Chery’s iCAUR brand will launch in Brazil in August, led by CEO Hu Peng and vice‑president Roger Corassa. atarde.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Dongfeng is in talks with Nissan and Stellantis to produce vehicles in Brazil and will use the Interlagos Festival to announce its models.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Arcfox Alpha T5 offers an EREV version with electric range up to 215 km and combined range up to 1,215 km.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The iCAUR 03 is a fully electric midsize SUV delivering up to 279 hp, equipped with a 69.8 kWh battery and a 500 km CLTC range, priced US$14‑21 k (≈R$80‑120 k). atarde.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The iCAUR V23 SUV offers up to 501 km CLTC range, battery capacity between 47.3 kWh and 81.8 kWh, and price US$13.7‑19.2 k (≈R$75‑105 k). atarde.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] BAIC is testing the Arcfox Alpha T5 SUV in Brazil.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Production of iCAUR vehicles will use the former Jaguar Land Rover plant in Itatiaia, Rio de Janeiro.
- [● 2 SOURCES] iCAUR becomes the fifth Chery‑linked brand operating in Brazil, joining Omoda, Jaecoo, Jetour and others.
- [● 2 SOURCES] iCAUR V27 is an electric SUV with an extended‑range system, 1.5 L turbo gasoline generator, up to 455 hp and a price of roughly R$150 k‑R$230 k. atarde.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The iCAUR launch in Brazil is led by CEO Hu Peng and vice‑president Roger Corassa. atarde.com.br