iCaur 03 2WD vs iWD
Verdict
The iCaur 03 iWD costs RM10,000 more than the 2WD and the money mainly buys drivetrain and punch: dual motors, all-wheel drive and 275 hp versus a single rear motor and 181 hp. It also has a larger 69.8 kWh battery, but range drops from 355 km to 342 km, so it is not the long-distance pick. Both share a 4,406 mm body, 2,715 mm wheelbase and 264-litre boot, with six airbags and AEB. Want speed? iWD. Want efficiency? 2WD.
Pick the iCaur 03 2WD if you want the cheaper iCaur 03 with 355 km range, RM140 road tax and a single rear motor.
Pick the iCaur 03 iWD if you want dual-motor AWD, 275 hp and the only quoted 0-100 km/h time here, at 6.5 seconds.
Key differences
- Price: iCaur 03 2WD RM119,800; iCaur 03 iWD RM129,800
- Motor and driven wheels: 2WD single motor, rear-wheel drive; iWD dual motor, all-wheel drive
- Power: 2WD 181 hp; iWD 275 hp
- Battery and EV range: 2WD 65.7 kWh and 355 km; iWD 69.8 kWh and 342 km
- 0-100 km/h: 2WD not stated; iWD 6.5 seconds
- Road tax: 2WD RM140 per year; iWD RM280 per year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 119,800✓ | RM 129,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Dual motor |
| Power | 181 hp | 275 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 6.5 s |
| Top speed | 150 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 65.7 kWh | 69.8 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 355 km✓ | 342 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,406 mm | 4,406 mm |
| Width | 1,910 mm | 1,910 mm |
| Height | 1,715 mm | 1,715 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,715 mm |
| Boot space | 264 L | 264 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7 | 7 |
| Road tax / year | RM 140✓ | RM 280 |
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.
2WD
- Lower purchase price
- Longer 355 km EV range
- Lower RM140 annual road tax
- Less power at 181 hp
- No quoted 0-100 km/h time
- No all-wheel drive
iWD
- Much stronger 275 hp output
- Dual-motor all-wheel drive
- Quick 6.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- RM10,000 dearer
- Shorter 342 km EV range
- Higher RM280 annual road tax
2WD vs iWD FAQ
Is the iCaur 03 2WD or iCaur 03 iWD better?
The iCaur 03 iWD is better for performance, with 275 hp, AWD and 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds. The iCaur 03 2WD is better for range and cost, with 355 km and lower annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The iCaur 03 iWD is RM10,000 dearer: RM129,800 versus RM119,800 for the iCaur 03 2WD.
Does the iCaur 03 iWD have more range than the iCaur 03 2WD?
No. Despite its larger 69.8 kWh battery, the iCaur 03 iWD is rated at 342 km. The iCaur 03 2WD has a smaller 65.7 kWh battery but goes further at 355 km.