One of Chery's fresh brands headed for Australia has unveiled its newest model, an extended-range electric vehicle featuring a boxy SUV design.

The iCar V25, known as the iCaur V25 beyond China, has surfaced in a Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology certification document, accompanied by early exterior photos released by Chery of this mid-size SUV.

Chery has not yet confirmed the V25 for Australia, but it has already announced the iCaur brand for a local debut in early 2027. This will complement the existing Chery and Omoda Jaecoo offerings, with Lepas expected later this year and Freelander arriving in 2027.

According to CarNewsChina, the filing details a length of 4636mm on a 2820mm wheelbase, with the unibody V25 measuring 1920mm wide and 1855mm tall.

These dimensions make it 36mm longer and 65mm wider than the Toyota RAV4, supported by a 130mm longer wheelbase. The V25 comes with 19- or 21-inch alloy wheels.

The V25 uses an EREV powertrain, where a 115kW turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine acts solely as a generator for the 33.68kWh lithium iron phosphate battery.

Electric-only range spans 145km to 150km under the WLTC cycle, with fuel use rated at 1.52L/100km. Maximum towing capacity reaches 1800kg when equipped with the optional towing package.

The V25 fits between the electric V23 small SUV and the flagship V27 EREV large SUV, though its styling aligns more closely with the smaller model.

All iCaurs share a boxy profile and bold D-pillar elements, with the V23 and V25 both sporting round headlight clusters and squared-off external spare wheel carriers.

The iCar brand debuted in 2023 and uses the iCaur name internationally to sidestep trademark issues with Apple.

So far, the V23 and V27 have been shown in right-hand drive configurations, positioning them for potential local sales. The V23 is slightly shorter than the Mazda CX-3, while the V27 exceeds a Denza B5 or Land Rover Defender 110 in size.

The remaining iCar model is the 03, a small SUV available as an EV and sometimes badged under Chery or Jaecoo in export markets, also offered in right-hand drive form.