Xiaomi’s electric off-road vehicle that looks like a Land Rover

There is the hand of Xiaomi again in the presentation of the younger The iCar V23 off-road electric car, which starts in China as the new fruit of the collaboration between Chery and Zhimi Technology. In fact, this is a subsidiary of Xiaomi, which a few days ago presented the Su7 sedan with its own brand with the reputation of Attractive specifications and competitive price. The same thing repeats itself with this compact proposal, designed for young audiences and for getting around the city.

The design of the small iCar V23 immediately refers to the well-known models of Land Rover, which stands 4220 mm long, with a width of 1915 and a height of 1845, for wheelbase of 2730 mm: numbers that speak immediately of great lightness and performance, also thanks to the angle of attack of 43 degrees and the angle of departure of 41, as well as the minimum height from less than 212 mm. Designed not only for off-road, but also for city streets and parking anywhere, the electric mini off-road vehicle has a configuration with rear or all-wheel drive and 400-500 km battery according to the Chinese cycle. Lots of character details inside and out. The design focuses on protruding fenders, round lights, roof racks and the inevitable side steps. Inside the cabin is a large touchscreen powered by the Qualcomm 8155 Snapdragon chip.

The release for the Chinese market is planned for the second half of the year, as expected from the portal Carnewschina, which remembers how Zhimi Technology was born from the stem of Xiaomi in 2014, focusing on designer hardware, with a green production method and with a dedication to smart devices. This is the second car produced by Chery, the partnership should continue with eight new cars to be released in the next three years.