iCAR V23 Intelligent Driving Edition: Falcon Intelligent Driving Plus, the new choice of intelligent pure electric!

The iCAR Falcon Intelligent Driving Edition Tasting Event held by iCAR Jinan Zhuoqun Store on 22 - 23 March came to a successful end amidst the anticipation and enthusiasm of the audience.

The tasting was like a feast in the field of automotive intelligence, building a bridge for the majority of car enthusiasts and consumers to have in-depth contact with the iCAR Falcon Intelligent Driving Edition model, enabling them to experience the unique charm of the car up close and at the same time showing the model's extraordinary strength and outstanding style in the field of intelligent driving in a multi-dimensional and deep level. At the scene of the event, iCAR Falcon Intelligent Driving Edition model undoubtedly became the focus of attention of the whole venue, earning a lot of eyeballs.

In today's highly competitive new energy vehicle market, iCAR V23 has attracted the attention of many consumers with its distinctive square box shape since its launch. Recently, the new version of iCAR V23 is equipped with Smart Driving function as standard, which further enhances the competitiveness of the product. The question is, is iCAR V23 really as good as advertised? Let's find out.

Appearance design: Hardcore retro style, full of personality

iCAR V23 adopts a square box shape and incorporates retro off-road elements, which makes it stand out among all urban SUVs with streamlined design. The wide, closed front face with bumper has a strong sense of power. The dual-spoke parallel light clusters covered with round lens material have a retro flavour without losing the sense of technology. 

On the side, the high shoulder line, flat roof and circumscribed window frames outline the classic profile of a hardcore off-roader. The short front and rear overhang design not only enhances the visual tension, but also expands the cabin space. The large gap between the oversized wheels and the wheelbrow highlights the off-road attributes. 

Coming to the rear, the horizontal and vertical modelling is simple and generous, echoing the style of the whole vehicle. The iconic ‘small school bag’ is actually a storage compartment with a built-in mesh pocket for placing items. The side door opening adds to the off-road atmosphere of the vehicle, and the practicality is also quite high. 

Space performance: small body, big space

The length, width and height of iCAR V23 are 4220mm, 1915mm and 1845mm respectively, while the wheelbase reaches 2735mm. this short body and long wheelbase design makes it more convenient to park the vehicle in narrow spaces, and at the same time, the space in the cabin is outstanding. 

Taking the experience of an adult male as an example, there is plenty of knee and headroom in the back row, and the flat floor doesn't make you feel constricted even when fully loaded. Inside the car, there are 22 humanised storage spaces designed to meet the needs of daily use. The boot volume is 234L in normal condition, and there is also 90L of sunken storage space when the lid is lifted; after putting down the rear seats, the volume can be expanded to 744L, which is easy to cope with both daily shopping and long-distance travelling.

Intelligent Configuration: Technology Enabled, Experience Upgraded

In terms of interior, iCAR V23 continues the minimalist style, with a large number of horizontal and vertical design elements, convenient operation. 15.4-inch 2.5K centre control screen built-in Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, the car machine flow speed is smooth, effectively avoiding the phenomenon of lag. Support Apple CarPlay mobile phone wireless interconnection, solving the ecological compatibility problem of Apple users. 

Voice control function is very practical, music playback, air conditioning temperature adjustment and other operations can be completed by moving the mouth. The unique off-road dial display on the centre control screen provides off-road information such as front/rear/left/right camber, tyre pressure, altitude, compass, etc., which meets the user's needs for outdoor exploration. 

It is worth mentioning that the new version of iCAR V23 is equipped with the Smart Driving function as standard, with 5 millimetre-wave radars, 5 exterior cameras and 12 ultrasonic radars and other sensing hardware, and has functions such as full-speed adaptive cruise control, automatic on-ramp exit (entry), high-speed navigation assisted driving, and automatic lane-change assist. In the same class of models, many competitors will be high-level intelligent driving as a high level of optional equipment, iCAR V23's “standard equipment strategy” greatly enhance the cost-effective. 

Range Performance: Multiple Versions to Meet Different Needs

In terms of power, iCAR V23 offers single-motor rear-wheel drive and dual-motor four-wheel drive versions. The single-motor model has a maximum power of 100 kW and a peak torque of 180 Nm; the dual-motor model has a combined maximum power of 155 kW and a peak torque of 292 Nm. The different power versions can satisfy the different needs of users, such as urban commuting and the pursuit of driving passion. 

In terms of range, there are three versions of the CLTC on sale, depending on battery capacity: 301km, 401km and 501km. According to the latest declaration information, the new version uses 81.76 kWh battery pack, increasing the pure electric range to 550 km (test conditions not announced). In terms of fast charging, it supports to raise the battery power from 30% to 80% within 0.5h, which can ease users' range anxiety under the current situation that charging piles and other infrastructures are gradually improved. 

Driving Experience: Light and Stable, Good Passability

In actual driving, the iCAR V23 starts quickly and responds promptly to the electric gate. The accelerator pedal is set with relatively strong damping, making it easy for the driver to control the speed finely. The four-wheel four-corner design allows the steering operation to provide quick feedback and precise pointing, making it easy to navigate in the city roads. 
In terms of chassis, iCAR V23 adopts front MacPherson independent suspension and five-link independent rear suspension, and the overall vibration damping tuning tends to be sporty. The bottom battery reduces the centre of gravity of the whole car, and the chassis is full of toughness and excellent lateral inclination suppression in the process of driving, which can provide a stable and comfortable driving experience on both flat roads and slightly bumpy roads in the city. 

At the same time, iCAR V23 has an approach angle of 41°, a departure angle of 35°, an unloaded minimum ground clearance of 210mm, and a maximum wading depth of 600mm, which show that it has good passability, and it can handle some unpaved roads occasionally. 

Jianghu car review:

The iCAR V23 takes its unique exterior design as an entry point and precisely positions itself in the young user group. Space performance, intelligent configuration and range performance also have good performance. Its standard Smart Driving function has a high cost-effective advantage in the same class of models. Of course, as an emerging model, there may be room for improvement in brand awareness and after-sales network construction. But overall, if you pursue individuality, and at the same time have certain requirements for the practicality and intelligent configuration of the vehicle, the iCAR V23 is worth including in the scope of consideration for the purchase of a car.