On Might 23, Chery’s X3 and X3 Plus electrical SUVs had been revealed by the Chinese language MIIT, which could be thought to be the rebaged iCar 03T. For reference, the iCar 03T was launched in August 2024 with a worth vary of 139,800 – 149,800 yuan (19,400 – 20,800 USD), accessible in RWD and AWD with 501 km and 520 km CLTC ranges.
Each the Chery X3 and X3 Plus undertake the favored sq. boxy form. The Chery X3 measures 4327/1910/1715 mm with a 2715 mm wheelbase, and has two curb weight choices of 1,903 kg and 1,827 kg. The Chery X3 Plus is barely larger, measuring 4380 (4433, 4406) / 1916 (1910) / 1741 (1715) mm with a 2715 mm wheelbase. The curb weight is 1,722 kg. Each fashions have an strategy/departure angle of 26°/28°; and run on 245/55R19 and 225/60R18 tires.
As an electrical automobile, the entrance face is closed, mixed with T-shaped headlights on each side. Thick black bumpers are current in each the entrance and rear. Moreover, the rear options an exterior storage field that’s generally seen on off-road SUVs, printed with the Chery English emblem.
Hidden door handles, side-way tailgate, roof baggage racks are additionally current. The non-obligatory configurations embrace numerous rim shapes, sunroof, digital camera, entrance and rear radars, and bumper designs.
Each fashions are powered by a 185 kW (248 hp) electrical motor mannequin 112AD3 with a high pace of 150 km/h. Moreover, Chinese language social media revealed that the Chery X3 Plus comes with a 68.355 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack manufactured by Gotion, offering a variety of 520 km (assuming underneath CLTC circumstances).
In April, the iCar 03 sequence bought 1,158 models, bringing its 2025 cumulative gross sales to five,734 models, which accounted for 17% of the iCar model gross sales and simply 0.6% of Chery Group’s total gross sales. It’s unclear whether or not this rebadge effort is Chery’s try and additional diversify its product providing. We’ll watch carefully for more information.
Supply: Chinese language MIIT
