Chery iCAR V23

¡¾Appearance¡¿
Let me talk about the appearance. If I were to rate it on a scale of 1 - 10, I'd give it 12 points. I'll just have the extra points deducted from my driver's license, haha. I'm really satisfied with the appearance. I've already driven 2000 kilometers so far, and every time I lock the car, I can't help but look back.
¡¾Space Performance¡¿
Compared with my previous C - class car, the difference in the car's space is really obvious. I'm 180 cm tall. When I adjust the front seat to a comfortable position, there's still at least three and a half fists of space in the back row. After all, the wheelbase is almost at its limit. If the interior space were any smaller, it would be criticized. There are pros and cons. When the seating space is comfortable, the trunk space will naturally be sacrificed. I'm not trying to defend iCar. Since I've chosen this size, I can't have it all, right? So, many people complain about the small trunk space. Have you ever thought about the large rear - row space? Also, it's unfair to talk about things without considering the price.
¡¾Range and Energy Consumption¡¿
I picked up the car in Sichuan. So far, the farthest I've driven is to Hanyuan, exactly 200 kilometers. The temperature was around 15 degrees Celsius. I didn't charge the car on the round - trip. I drove at a constant speed of about 100 km/h. Now, some people might say, who drives at 100 km/h on the highway? Dude, like I said, you can't have it all. First of all, the boxy appearance of this car means its NVH performance is at the bottom. Of course, it's still okay compared to cars like the Tank 300, after all, it has double - layer laminated glass. Anyway, after a 400 - kilometer round - trip, I still had 6% of the battery left when I got home.
¡¾Assisted Driving¡¿
How should I put it about the assisted driving? I'm quite open to new things. But! Can you optimize the lane - keeping function of this assisted driving? Why does it get so close to big trucks on the highway? Anyway, the current lane - keeping function makes me not dare to take my hands off the steering wheel. I have to keep my hands on it. Right now, while writing this article, the car is undergoing an OTA update for the Falcon Intelligent Driving system. I'll try it later and add more comments.

Advantages
1. I have to give a thumbs up to the high-speed NOA. I know a lot of people might think I'm talking nonsense and say that the computing power is so low. Let me give you a direct example. My 2024 ZEEKR 001 YOU version uses a 48 computing power (which is also not great), and the computing power of the Horizon v23 must be lower than this. But on the same highway section plus an off-ramp, the ZEEKR failed to complete the task while the v23 did. So I really appreciate it. Since it only costs a little over 100,000 yuan, I think although computing power is important, it's not the only factor.
2. Regarding CarPlay and the voice assistant, I use them in the XT5 and Mercedes-Benz, but I don't use them in the v23 and ZEEKR. The car's infotainment system already has all the necessary functions, and there's also a rather sensitive voice system. There's really no need to use CarPlay. The voice assistant of this car's infotainment system is definitely sufficient, and it executes tasks very fast. For example, when I say "open the window for some fresh air", it starts to act before I even finish speaking.
3. As for the seats, I personally prefer the big - sofa style of the v23. It's comfortable and unrestricted. The seats in the Mercedes - Benz and ZEEKR are more like they wrap you up, and they're not as comfortable as this simple style. In particular, the idea of designing the limited car width in the rear row into two main seats is quite brilliant.
4. The design of the door panel is really well - done, especially the position of the window control buttons. It has a hint of Land Rover's style. The two upper and lower flat surfaces for resting your arms are really a blessing for drivers. It's comfortable to rest your arm on either of them. However, the position of the center console needs improvement. It's not very comfortable to rest your arm on the NFC area.
5. The real advantages of the square - box shape are as follows. Firstly, the windshield has a straight angle, providing a great view. The high chassis and prominent wheel arches make you subconsciously confident about the road conditions under your wheels, daring to drive on some rough roads. And with its low price, you don't have to worry about damage when driving. This car has truly become a fun - to - drive utility vehicle for me. The small spare - tire area in the trunk can just fit some of my work instruments. Everything is just right.
6. Now, let's focus on the factory - installed 360 - degree camera system. I recommend that all those who need a 360 - degree camera choose the intelligent driving version. The clarity and the handling of the fuzzy areas of this factory - installed 360 - degree camera are excellent. In a horizontal comparison, it's much better than the aftermarket - installed one in the XT5, has better clarity than the ZEEKR's, with less dead space. It's a bit less smooth than the Mercedes - Benz's but has the same clarity. In conclusion, both the software and hardware of the 360 - degree camera and the transparent chassis of this car are outstanding. I personally think this is very important because not all 360 - degree camera systems are good. This car has many trigger modes that can be set, such as triggering by steering angle or custom - defined buttons, which work very well. The software algorithm of the transparent chassis is really excellent. Through testing with parking space patterns, it can basically coincide completely without distortion or truncation.

The car was registered on Christmas Eve in 2024 and has currently traveled over 4,600 kilometers. I went to take a set of night - view photos on the evening when I picked up the car. Indeed, I was first attracted by its appearance. But it's not just about looks. Let's start with the handling. Of course, I'm talking about daily driving. In the urban area, the acceleration range of 0 - 60 km/h, which is frequently used, has very responsive power. The steering is very precise. The roll during cornering is also well - controlled. It's quite outstanding among SUVs.

In terms of space, it's just average. I'm 1.8 meters tall. Even when I adjust the front - row seat all the way back, my knees don't touch the front. The rear - row space is also excellent. I really like the layout of two seats in the back row. The situation of having five people in the car hardly ever happens. Nowadays, almost everyone has a car. Who would want to squeeze into one car for no reason?

Let's talk about energy consumption. Personally, I think the energy consumption is very good. Since it's a car with a boxy shape, I had expectations for its energy consumption. It consumes 13 kW of energy, and it can be charged to 80% in 40 minutes with a super - charger. You can't have it both ways. If you really care about energy consumption, you should choose a compact hatchback. Just take a look at the common models used by Didi drivers, and you'll definitely be satisfied with the energy consumption.

As an aside, I had a minor scratch after the Spring Festival. See the picture for the specific situation. Thanks to the plastic body panels, I don't plan to repair it. But the other party was less fortunate. I've concluded that this car is invincible in the urban area as long as you don't cross the lane lines. It has a high body, and the four large wheels are like armor.