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iCAUR V27 REEV South African specification and fuel efficiency ratings confirmed
The upcoming iCaur V27 REEV brings all-wheel drive, a 1 000 km range, and advanced safety systems to the South African automotive market.
iCaur is set to expand its local range with the arrival of the V27 REEV, a large all-wheel-drive SUV designed to combine electric driving performance with the long-distance convenience of a petrol range-extender powertrain. Power comes from a dual-electric-motor setup driving all four wheels.
Rather than directly powering the wheels, a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine acts purely as an on-board generator to supply electricity when needed. This configuration allows the V27 to cover daily drives on battery power while eliminating range anxiety on longer road trips. iCaur claims an electric-only range of up to 150 km (NEDC), with total range extending to 1,000 km when utilising the range extender.
www.carmag.co.za
The upcoming iCaur V27 REEV brings all-wheel drive, a 1 000 km range, and advanced safety systems to the South African automotive market.
iCaur is set to expand its local range with the arrival of the V27 REEV, a large all-wheel-drive SUV designed to combine electric driving performance with the long-distance convenience of a petrol range-extender powertrain. Power comes from a dual-electric-motor setup driving all four wheels.
Rather than directly powering the wheels, a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine acts purely as an on-board generator to supply electricity when needed. This configuration allows the V27 to cover daily drives on battery power while eliminating range anxiety on longer road trips. iCaur claims an electric-only range of up to 150 km (NEDC), with total range extending to 1,000 km when utilising the range extender.
iCAUR V27 REEV South African specification and fuel efficiency ratings confirmed
The upcoming iCAUR V27 REEV brings all-wheel drive, a 1,000 km range, and advanced safety systems to the South African automotive market.
www.carmag.co.za
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iCAUR V27 REEV to join South African range in fourth quarter
iCAUR is set to expand its South African line-up with the arrival of the V27 REEV, a large all-wheel-drive SUV expected in the fourth quarter of this year.
Comparable in size to a Land Cruiser 300, the 5,045mm-long V12 will become the larger flagship of iCAUR's local range, which already includes the smaller V23 and 03T models.
However it's not a direct rival to some of the more hardcore off-roaders that its looks might suggest it competes with, as the V27 has unibody construction rather than a traditional body-on-frame ladder chassis.
The range-extender electric powertrain (REEV) combines two electric motors with a petrol engine that acts as an on-board generator, rather than driving the wheels directly.
And it's got some serious oomph - the system produces a combined 335kW and 505Nm, with a 150kW motor at the front and a 185kW unit at the rear. iCAUR claims the V27 can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 180km/h.
iCAUR is set to expand its South African line-up with the arrival of the V27 REEV, a large all-wheel-drive SUV expected in the fourth quarter of this year.
Comparable in size to a Land Cruiser 300, the 5,045mm-long V12 will become the larger flagship of iCAUR's local range, which already includes the smaller V23 and 03T models.
However it's not a direct rival to some of the more hardcore off-roaders that its looks might suggest it competes with, as the V27 has unibody construction rather than a traditional body-on-frame ladder chassis.
The range-extender electric powertrain (REEV) combines two electric motors with a petrol engine that acts as an on-board generator, rather than driving the wheels directly.
And it's got some serious oomph - the system produces a combined 335kW and 505Nm, with a 150kW motor at the front and a 185kW unit at the rear. iCAUR claims the V27 can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 180km/h.
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Chery Group SA recalls Tiggo 4 Pro and C5 over rear-axle issue
Chery Group South Africa has announced a recall of certain Tiggo 4 Pro and Omoda C5 units over a potential issue with these Chinese crossovers’ respective rear axles…
- Tiggo 4 Pro and C5 recalled in South Africa
- Issue involves potentially defective rear axle
- Recall includes over 20 000 units in Mzansi
Chery Group South Africa has announced what it describes as a “precautionary recall campaign” for certain Tiggo 4 Pro (a model that has since been supplanted by the Tiggo 4 Cross) and Omoda C5 units to “inspect the rear axle and replace it where necessary”.
The announcement comes shortly after Chery initiated a recall of nearly 54 000 units in China for the same “manufacturing issue” with rear axles. This was seemingly prompted by at least two instances in Malaysia (in 2024 and 2026) where the rear axle of affected vehicles completely detached.
According to Chery Group SA, the recall action in South Africa includes 17 508 units of the Tiggo 4 Pro and 2 685 units of the C5, all produced between 6 June 2022 and 31 December 2023. The company says “replacement parts are available in South Africa” and that “repairs will be prioritised”.
“These vehicles are being recalled as a precautionary measure, and inclusion in the campaign does not mean that every vehicle has a defective rear axle. Affected models are no longer being produced, and current models on sale in South Africa are not part of the affected batch of units,” Chery Group SA said in a statement.
“The campaign relates to a rear axle manufacturing issue that may affect the weld between the rear axle trailing arm and sleeve on some vehicles. In extreme and rare circumstances, the weld could fail and separate, which could affect wheel control and increase the risk of an accident,” the statement added.
Chery Group SA further emphasised that “inclusion in the recall does not mean that every vehicle has a defective rear axle”. The Chinese firm’s local division says the campaign “covers vehicles that may have been fitted with an axle from the identified production batch and is being undertaken as a precautionary measure to ensure that all potentially affected vehicles are checked”.
Chery Group South Africa has announced a recall of certain Tiggo 4 Pro and Omoda C5 units over a potential issue with these Chinese crossovers’ respective rear axles…
- Tiggo 4 Pro and C5 recalled in South Africa
- Issue involves potentially defective rear axle
- Recall includes over 20 000 units in Mzansi
Chery Group South Africa has announced what it describes as a “precautionary recall campaign” for certain Tiggo 4 Pro (a model that has since been supplanted by the Tiggo 4 Cross) and Omoda C5 units to “inspect the rear axle and replace it where necessary”.
The announcement comes shortly after Chery initiated a recall of nearly 54 000 units in China for the same “manufacturing issue” with rear axles. This was seemingly prompted by at least two instances in Malaysia (in 2024 and 2026) where the rear axle of affected vehicles completely detached.
According to Chery Group SA, the recall action in South Africa includes 17 508 units of the Tiggo 4 Pro and 2 685 units of the C5, all produced between 6 June 2022 and 31 December 2023. The company says “replacement parts are available in South Africa” and that “repairs will be prioritised”.
“These vehicles are being recalled as a precautionary measure, and inclusion in the campaign does not mean that every vehicle has a defective rear axle. Affected models are no longer being produced, and current models on sale in South Africa are not part of the affected batch of units,” Chery Group SA said in a statement.
“The campaign relates to a rear axle manufacturing issue that may affect the weld between the rear axle trailing arm and sleeve on some vehicles. In extreme and rare circumstances, the weld could fail and separate, which could affect wheel control and increase the risk of an accident,” the statement added.
Chery Group SA further emphasised that “inclusion in the recall does not mean that every vehicle has a defective rear axle”. The Chinese firm’s local division says the campaign “covers vehicles that may have been fitted with an axle from the identified production batch and is being undertaken as a precautionary measure to ensure that all potentially affected vehicles are checked”.
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Chery South Africa recall: Tiggo 4 Pro and Omoda C5 axle issue addressed
Chery South Africa’s recall campaign addresses potential rear-axle manufacturing defects on select Tiggo 4 Pro and Omoda C5 models built between 2022 and 2023.
Chery has initiated a safety intervention across multiple markets, following international concern surrounding rear axle structural integrity. The issue gained global prominence after viral incidents in markets such as Malaysia showed rear axles snapping off while vehicles were in motion. The widespread alarm prompted regulatory reviews and domestic action in China, where Chery filed an official recall plan with the State Administration for Market Regulation. Under recall number S2026M0146V, Chery will recall 53,882 vehicles, including Tiggo 5x and Omoda series models produced between 6 June 2022 and 31 December 2023.
www.carmag.co.za
Chery South Africa’s recall campaign addresses potential rear-axle manufacturing defects on select Tiggo 4 Pro and Omoda C5 models built between 2022 and 2023.
Chery has initiated a safety intervention across multiple markets, following international concern surrounding rear axle structural integrity. The issue gained global prominence after viral incidents in markets such as Malaysia showed rear axles snapping off while vehicles were in motion. The widespread alarm prompted regulatory reviews and domestic action in China, where Chery filed an official recall plan with the State Administration for Market Regulation. Under recall number S2026M0146V, Chery will recall 53,882 vehicles, including Tiggo 5x and Omoda series models produced between 6 June 2022 and 31 December 2023.
Chery South Africa recall: Tiggo 4 Pro and Omoda C5 axle issue addressed
Chery South Africa recall campaign addresses potential rear-axle manufacturing defects on some 2022 and 2023 Tiggo 4 Pro and Omoda C5 models.
www.carmag.co.za
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