The flagship iCAUR SUV will appear in Russia

The new iCAUR brand has unveiled its new flagship V27 REEV SUV in Dubai. This model will appear in Russia next year, according to an August 5 press release from Chery, which owns the iCAUR brand.

The length of the retro-style novelty is more than 5 m. It is equipped with a hybrid power plant without an internal combustion engine connection.

The press release does not report the characteristics of the car, according to the Car Review, both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions will be available. In the latter case, the maximum output of the hybrid will be 455 hp. According to preliminary data, the battery charge will be enough for 200 km of mileage.

In the V27 REEV crossover, experts paid special attention to adaptation for the Russian market. So, the suspension was strengthened and thermoregulation was improved.

The flagship iCar V27 became the first hybrid of the brand, which previously offered only pure electric vehicles.

The new product is scheduled to debut in Russia in 2026. Earlier it was reported that iCaur will present versions in our country with additional suspension settings that ensure a high level of cross-country ability and performance in bad weather and off-road.

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On August 1, eCredit experts (part of Auto.<url>") said that Russians have become more likely to make a large down payment when buying a car on credit.

In the first half of 2025, the share of car loans with a contribution of more than 50% increased from 27% to 37%. The share of borrowers with a down payment of 20-30% of the cost of the car decreased from 31% to 22%. And the share of those who take out a loan with a minimum contribution (0-10%) has decreased from 10% to 8%.

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