Set to make its official public debut this month at the Chery International Summit in Wuhu, China, the V25 is also expected to be offered in full-electric guise, although specifications for this also remain unclear, as does whether it will be offered in all markets. What we do know is that despite its traditional 4x4 shape, the iCaur V25 won’t adopt a body-on-frame construction; instead, it'll have a similar monocoque chassis to most passenger cars, which should make it more suited to driving on tarmac.

Inside, buyers can expect an upright dashboard, much like full-blooded off-roaders, as well as swathes of leatherette upholstery. A large central touchscreen is bolstered by a digital driver’s display and sits above a row of metal-affect physical knobs and switches. Unlike the smaller V23, which is a strict four-seater, the V25 has space for five with a traditional three-seat bench in the back.

iCaur is yet to confirm its entry into the UK market, although parent brand Chery may be eager to do so given the success it has already had with British buyers. The Jaecoo 7, for example, was the best-selling car in September 2026, while the Chery and Omoda brands now outsell the likes of Dacia, Citroen and Honda.

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