Chery O5 vs iCaur V23
Verdict
At RM116,800 versus RM119,800, the Chery O5 is only RM3,000 cheaper, but the gap matters less than layout. The O5 is the more practical family pick with five seats, a 378-litre boot and a 145 hp 1.5-litre petrol engine. The iCaur V23 is the lifestyle EV option: four seats, 234 litres of boot space, a 59.9 kWh battery and 360 km of range. Both get six airbags, AEB and a seven-year warranty, so the choice is packaging and powertrain, not safety basics.
Pick the Chery O5 if you need five seats, a bigger 378-litre boot and petrol refuelling in a cheaper B-segment SUV.
Pick the iCaur V23 if you want an electric SUV with 360 km range, rear-wheel drive and a taller, wider body.
Key differences
- Price: Chery O5 RM116,800; iCaur V23 RM119,800
- Seats and boot: Chery O5 5 seats and 378 L; iCaur V23 4 seats and 234 L
- Powertrain: Chery O5 1,498 cc petrol with 145 hp; iCaur V23 single motor with 134 hp
- Drive layout: Chery O5 front-wheel drive; iCaur V23 rear-wheel drive
- Size: Chery O5 4,400 mm long, 1,830 mm wide; iCaur V23 4,220 mm long, 1,915 mm wide
- Wheelbase and height: Chery O5 2,630 mm and 1,588 mm; iCaur V23 2,735 mm and 1,845 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 116,800✓ | RM 119,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | Single motor |
| Power | 145 hp✓ | 134 hp |
| Torque | 230 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 11.0 s |
| Top speed | — | 140 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 59.9 kWh |
| EV range | — | 360 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,400 mm | 4,220 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,915 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm | 1,845 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2,735 mm |
| Boot space | 378 L✓ | 234 L |
| Fuel tank | 51 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7 | 7 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 70✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
O5
- Cheaper by RM3,000
- Five seats instead of four
- Larger 378-litre boot
- Higher yearly road tax at RM120 versus RM70
- Shorter 2,630 mm wheelbase
- No EV range or charging advantage
V23
- 360 km EV range
- 59.9 kWh battery
- Rear-wheel drive
- Only four seats
- Smaller 234-litre boot
- Costs RM3,000 more
O5 vs V23 FAQ
Is the Chery O5 or iCaur V23 better?
The Chery O5 is better for most families because it has five seats and a 378-litre boot. The iCaur V23 is better if you specifically want an EV with 360 km range and rear-wheel drive.
What is the price difference?
The iCaur V23 costs RM3,000 more than the Chery O5, at RM119,800 versus RM116,800.
Which one is more practical for passengers and luggage?
The Chery O5 is more practical: it has five seats and 378 litres of boot space. The iCaur V23 has four seats and a smaller 234-litre boot.