iCAUR V23 and V27 Spotted in Pakistan Ahead of Official Launch

iCAUR V23 and V27 Details and Expected Pakistan Launch

Two new SUVs from iCAUR have been seen on Pakistani roads — the compact, fully electric V23 and the larger V27, which uses range-extender technology. Both are rugged, boxy designs that look nothing like the crossovers currently filling the local market.

Vehicles being spotted before launch is normal. Manufacturers bring units in for homologation, testing and dealer evaluation long before anything reaches a showroom. What it tells you is that iCAUR Pakistan plans are moving — not that they're finalised.

Here's everything that has actually been confirmed about the iCAUR V23 and V27 in Pakistan, and — just as importantly — what hasn't.

What Is iCAUR?

iCAUR is an electric-focused brand within the Chery group, built around boxy, rugged, lifestyle-oriented vehicles rather than the smooth aerodynamic shapes most EV makers favour.

That styling choice is deliberate. It targets younger buyers who want their electric car to look like it could go somewhere, and it gives the brand a visual identity that's instantly separable from the rest of Chery's range.

iCAUR V23: The Compact Electric SUV

The iCAUR V23 is a compact, fully electric SUV — and visually the more striking of the two. Its design leans hard into a squared-off, upright look: circular LED headlights, squared wheel arches, chunky black cladding and an unapologetically boxy body.

In a segment where nearly every competitor is a rounded crossover, that upright stance is the V23's clearest advantage. It doesn't look like anything else on Pakistani roads.

It's offered in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations. The compact electric V23 would enter a segment that already includes models such as the BYD Atto 3 in Pakistan though the two take very different approaches to what a compact EV should look like.

iCAUR V27: The Mid-Size REEV SUV

The iCAUR V27 is the larger of the pair — a mid-size SUV sitting above the smaller iCAUR models, with a tall body, wide wheel arches, black lower cladding and a rear-mounted spare wheel.

That external spare is worth noting. It's an off-road cue rather than a styling flourish, and it signals where the V27 is positioned: adventure-oriented rather than urban.

Mechanically it's the more interesting vehicle, because it uses REEV range-extender technology. Pakistan's growing electrified SUV market already includes options such as the Jaecoo J7 SHS PHEV, while the V27 would bring a genuinely different approach.

REEV vs PHEV: Why the Difference Matters

These two terms get used interchangeably, and they shouldn't be.

In a PHEV, the petrol engine can drive the wheels directly. It's a car with two propulsion systems that share the job.

In a REEV, the petrol engine never drives the wheels. It has no mechanical connection to them at all. It runs purely as a generator, producing electricity to feed the motor or recharge the battery. Every kilometre is driven electrically.

The practical result is that a REEV feels like an EV all the time instant torque, no gear changes, no engine note tied to your right foot while removing charging anxiety entirely. In a country where public charging is still concentrated in a handful of cities, that's arguably the more sensible technology.

iCAUR Pakistan Launch: What Has Been Confirmed

iCAUR's Pakistan entry is linked to the Nishat Group and NexGen Auto, connecting the brand to Chery's presence in the local market.

Both vehicles being physically present in the country is a meaningful signal. Units are typically brought in for regulatory homologation, real-world testing and internal evaluation steps that come months before a public launch, and that companies don't undertake casually.

The V23 also has momentum behind it, having already gone on sale in international markets outside China. A model with export experience tends to reach new markets faster than one launching from scratch.

iCAUR V23 and V27 Price in Pakistan

iCAUR V23 and V27 prices for Pakistan have not been announced.

Any figure circulating at this stage is speculation. Pricing for a new brand depends on import structure, local assembly plans, duty treatment and how the company chooses to position itself none of which is public. It's worth waiting for official numbers rather than anchoring your expectations to a guess.

iCAUR V23 and V27: Confirmed Details

Here's what's actually known about both models at this stage:

What We Still Don't Know

Plenty, and it's worth being clear about it rather than filling the gaps with guesswork.

Battery capacity, electric range, power output, dimensions, equipment levels, warranty terms, whether either model would be imported or locally assembled, and the after-sales network — none of this has been announced for Pakistan. For a new brand, that last point matters more than the specs. Parts availability and service coverage are what determine whether owning one is straightforward or frustrating.

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