Chery Group’s subbrand iCaur is launching its first two models in South Africa in May 2026, with pricing expected to start from around R550,000.
Chery initially started using the iCar name for a petrol-powered pickup truck in 2007. It was later used to refer to Chery’s digital ecosystem and its network selling new energy vehicles.
In 2023, iCar was spun off as Chery’s electric vehicle (EV) brand. The company slightly adjusted the name by adding a “u” in certain markets.
That was reportedly to avoid legal troubles…
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Fun South African Fact: South Africa is home to the world’s longest wine route: Route 62. It spans an impressive 850 kilometres and the excellent wineries along the way are a must-visit for lovers of fine wine! You can even enjoy the winelands on a day trip from Cape Town. Travel 40-min to an hour outside of the city centre to enjoy decadent wine tastings and even wander through some of the beautiful wine farms and estates! Suburbs like Durbanville and Constantia are even closer to the city centre and are also home to many exceptional wineries.
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Fun South African Fact: The aboriginal people of South Africa are the San and the Khoi.