V23

Driving Experience

City driving is genuinely pleasant — agile, tight turning radius, easy to park, and the acceleration in sport mode hits hard. But push it above 100 km/h and the soft suspension gets wobbly and unsettled, so I kept it chill and it rewarded me for that.

Pros

• Striking boxy design, clear G-Class inspiration
• Tight turning radius makes city driving easy
• Strong torque for an EV, pulls hard off the line
• 360-degree camera standard on top trim
• Generous ADAS suite — adaptive cruise, lane keep, all included
• Spacious, airy cabin that feels premium
• Multiple drive modes including Individual with deep customization
• High ground clearance handles flooded streets confidently

Cons

• Suspension is too soft — feels unsettled at highway speeds
• Steering lacks natural weight even in sport mode
• No glovebox or dedicated storage drawer in the cabin
• Slow 80kW max charge speed limits long-trip usability
• Not suited for serious off-road despite the rugged looks
• Range drops noticeably at higher speeds
• 4WD version uses more energy than the 2WD for daily errands

Value for Money

At around 800,000 baht you're getting a lot of tech and serious style that would cost you 23 million in a real G-Class — if you use it in the city and charge at home, it makes financial sense. If you want a highway cruiser or genuine off-roader, you'd be better off looking elsewhere.

Verdict

This is a car for people who buy with their heart, not a spec sheet — and I count myself in that group. City dwellers who want something head-turning and can live with its EV range limits will love it; highway commuters and off-road enthusiasts should skip it.

Driving Experience

In comfort mode it's smooth and relaxed, with decent throttle and brake feel, but the suspension is on the firm side and body roll is noticeable when switching lanes quickly. Sport mode tightens everything up noticeably, but the 140 km/h top speed and slightly vague high-speed steering mean this isn't a car for fast drivers.

Pros

• Distinctive boxy styling that stands out
• Standard running board makes entry easy for shorter drivers
• 540-degree camera on mid and top trims
• Clever modular cupholder fits almost every cup size
• Massive hidden storage compartments throughout cabin
• Front seats recline fully flat for sleeping
• ADAS adaptive cruise works well in real traffic
• Rear headroom is generous even for taller passengers

Cons

• Rear passengers only rated for 2 — middle seat is uncomfortable
• No wireless charging pad
• Steering feels slightly vague at higher speeds
• Top speed capped at 140 km/h limits overtaking feel
• No dedicated driver instrument cluster display
• No rear armrest or center cup holders for back-seat passengers
• Side mirrors are narrow and take getting used to
• Frunk access requires flipping the rear cushion, not ideal

Value for Money

At this price point the features you get — cooling seats, 540-degree camera, ADAS, 7 speakers, and a mountain of storage — represent solid value. If you want a stylish EV that does everything reasonably well without breaking the bank, this deserves a test drive.

Verdict

This is a great pick if you're a calm, city-focused driver who wants a head-turning design and serious practicality. If you drive fast, love sharp handling, or need three comfortable rear seats, look elsewhere.

Driving Experience

The 2WD feels sluggish in Eco mode and the 4WD pulls hard, but body roll is excessive on both — lane changes feel like riding a waterbed. Stick to cruising speeds and it's fine; try to hustle it and you'll feel sick.

Pros

• Striking boxy off-road styling that turns heads
• 360-degree camera is among the clearest I've seen
• Five drive modes including Individual with adjustable parameters
• Hard buttons for AC, fan speed, and drive mode — actually useful
• Three cup holders up front with adjustable sizing
• Auto power windows on all four doors
• Seats are genuinely comfortable and well-bolstered
• 4WD model accelerates strongly in Eco mode without feeling sluggish

Cons

• Suspension tuned for smooth Chinese roads, not Thai streets
• No rear wiper — unforgivable on an off-road styled vehicle
• Body roll is severe when changing lanes quickly
• Wind noise floods the cabin above 100 km/h
• Steering feel is artificial and doesn't weight up naturally
• No front passenger display or driver instrument cluster — sold as paid add-ons
• No rear armrest for back seat passengers
• Real-world range of 330-380 km falls short of the 500 km Thai drivers need

Value for Money

If the 2WD starts below 600K and the 4WD tops out around 690K, it's a tough but possible sell — but if pricing pushes to 750K-790K as rumored, you're better off with the AION or even a BYD Atto 3. Chery still needs to prove its dealer network and after-sales, so the price has to work harder than the looks.

Verdict

This is a second or third car for someone who wants something cool and different, not a practical daily driver or family-only vehicle. If you drive calmly and don't need long range, the 2WD Plus trim is actually the better pick — better ride balance and cheaper than the 4WD which just bounces more for the money.