iCaur V23 2WD vs iWD
Verdict
The RM13,000 gap buys the iCaur V23 iWD a second motor, all-wheel drive, 208 hp, an 81.8 kWh battery and 430 km range. It is also much quicker, cutting 0-100 km/h from 11.0 to 7.5 seconds. The iCaur V23 2WD keeps the same four-seat B-segment SUV body, 234-litre boot, six airbags, AEB and 7-year warranty, while road tax is lower at RM70 a year. If 360 km is enough, the cheaper car makes plenty of sense.
Pick the iCaur V23 2WD if you want the same size, boot space, safety kit and warranty, and can live with 134 hp, rear-wheel drive and 360 km range.
Pick the iCaur V23 iWD if you want the quicker dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup, 208 hp and the longer 430 km range.
Key differences
- Price: RM119,800 for the iCaur V23 2WD, RM132,800 for the iCaur V23 iWD
- Motor and driven wheels: single motor, rear-wheel drive versus dual motor, all-wheel drive
- Power: 134 hp versus 208 hp
- 0-100 km/h: 11.0 seconds versus 7.5 seconds
- Battery and range: 59.9 kWh, 360 km versus 81.8 kWh, 430 km
- Road tax: RM70 a year versus RM180 a year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 119,800✓ | RM 132,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Dual motor |
| Power | 134 hp | 208 hp✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 11.0 s | 7.5 s✓ |
| Top speed | 140 km/h | 140 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 59.9 kWh | 81.8 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 360 km | 430 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,220 mm | 4,220 mm |
| Width | 1,915 mm | 1,915 mm |
| Height | 1,845 mm | 1,845 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,735 mm | 2,735 mm |
| Boot space | 234 L | 234 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7 | 7 |
| Road tax / year | RM 70✓ | RM 180 |
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
- Same 4,220 mm length and 234-litre boot
- Same six airbags, AEB and 7-year warranty
- 134 hp trails the iWD's 208 hp
- 0-100 km/h takes 11.0 seconds
- 360 km range is 70 km shorter
iWD
- 208 hp from dual motors
- All-wheel drive traction
- 430 km range from 81.8 kWh battery
- Costs more to buy
- Road tax rises to RM180 a year
- Same 140 km/h top speed and 234-litre boot
2WD vs iWD FAQ
Is the iCaur V23 2WD or iCaur V23 iWD better?
The iCaur V23 iWD is better mechanically, with dual motors, all-wheel drive, 208 hp and 430 km range. The iCaur V23 2WD is better value if 134 hp and 360 km range are enough.
What is the price difference?
The iCaur V23 iWD costs RM13,000 more than the iCaur V23 2WD. That money buys all-wheel drive, 74 hp more, a larger battery and 70 km more EV range.
Do both iCaur V23 variants have the same space and safety kit?
Yes. Both are four-seat B-segment SUVs with the same 4,220 mm length, 2,735 mm wheelbase, 234-litre boot, six airbags, AEB and 7-year warranty.