The iCAUR 03, a five-seat electric SUV from Chinese carmaker Chery, has been spotted in India, indicating a possible market entry for the model under the JSW Motors nameplate.

Unlike other upcoming JSW models that have been spied testing in India under heavy camouflage, the 03 was spotted without camouflage while being transported on a flatbed truck. If introduced, the model would become another Chery-derived product in JSW Motors' India portfolio.

Details

The 03 is an electric SUV sold under Chery's iCAUR sub-brand alongside the V23. It measures 4,406mm in length, 1,910mm in width and 1,715mm in height, with a 2,715mm wheelbase and 195mm of ground clearance.

China-spec versions are powered by a 69.8 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, while a dual-motor setup produces a combined 283 PS and 385 Nm and drives all four wheels. The SUV has a claimed range of up to 418 km on a single charge under the NEDC cycle, while the battery supports DC charging at up to 80 kW.

The 03 spotted in India featured a boxy silhouette, a black front bumper and cladding around the wheel arches and door sills. Other visible features included dual-tone alloy wheels, flush-fitting door handles and LED headlamps.

Chery has already filed a design patent for the SUV in India, as it has for its other products. However, the patented model features more extensive body cladding and different bumpers compared with the vehicle spotted on Indian roads.

The China-spec 03 features a 15.6-inch infotainment system, a 9.2-inch digital driver's display, powered front seats, ventilated front and rear seats, Level 2 ADAS and a 360-degree camera.

iCAUR 03 could be another JSW Motors model

If the 03 is introduced in India, it is likely to be sold under the JSW Motors nameplate. Based on its dimensions and specifications, it could compete in the mid-size electric SUV segment against models such as the Tata Harrier EV.

JSW Motors has also been testing several other Chery-made products on Indian roads, including the Jetour T2, Chery iCar V23 and Jaecoo J5. The Jetour T2 is expected to be the first of these models to arrive, by the end of this year, followed by the Jaecoo J5 and iCar V23 at a later date.

The 03's appearance in India adds another Chery model to the list of vehicles being evaluated by JSW Motors as the company expands its planned product portfolio in the Indian market.