iCaur V27 REEV Heads to South Africa
The iCaur V27 REEV AWD completed a first drive test in Wuhu, China, ahead of its planned arrival in South Africa next month.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Car Types
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The iCaur V27 REEV AWD underwent a first drive test in Wuhu, China, and is scheduled to arrive on South African soil next month. The vehicle is positioned as a range-extended electric vehicle available only in REEV form.
Why it matters
The arrival marks the V27's move from testing in China into a new international market for the model. Its range-extended electric setup offers an alternative for buyers weighing full battery electric vehicles against conventional powertrains.
The V27 pairs a 34.3kWh battery pack with a dual-motor AWD setup producing 335kW and 505Nm, and claims 950mm of class-leading legroom. Its 715-litre boot expands to 1,818 litres with the second row folded.
The players
iCaur
iCaur is a Chinese automaker producing the V27 range-extended electric SUV.
The details
The V27 is a range-extended electric vehicle in which a 1.5-litre turbopetrol engine producing 115kW acts purely as an onboard generator for the battery. The model features a 15.4-inch 3K central display powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, a dual panoramic sunroof, and 50 storage nooks along with a 40-litre under-floor compartment.
Timeline
First drive test conducted in Wuhu, China; article published November 3, 2026.
V27 scheduled to arrive on South African soil next month.
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The V27 uses a REEV layout in which a 1.5-litre turbopetrol engine functions only as a generator for the 34.3kWh battery, rather than driving the wheels directly. Its likely use on urban roads and national highways in South Africa places it within a body-style and powertrain category distinct from conventional hybrids and pure battery electric models.
Buyers interested in the V27 should watch for South African pricing and dealership availability once the vehicle arrives next month. Because the model is offered only as a range-extended electric vehicle, prospective owners should compare its charging and fuel-generation setup against their daily driving needs.
The takeaway
The V27 shows how range-extended electric architecture can be applied to a large family SUV with generous interior space. Readers weighing powertrain options should consider how a generator-based setup fits their routine driving.
What happens next
The V27 is scheduled to arrive on South African soil next month.
Further reading
Explore more on Car Types to see how range-extended models like the V27 compare with other powertrain layouts.
Source note: This article includes information reported by TopGear South Africa.
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