SA-bound iCAUR V23 scores five stars for safety at ASEAN NCAP

Soon to be released in SA, the iCAUR V23 has scored the full complement of five stars for safety at a recent ASEAN NCAP test.

iCAUR ASEAN NCAP safety rating side

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Penned in to launch in the South African market in 2026, the iCAUR V23 scored five stars for safety at a recent ASEAN NCAP (New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries) test. The boxy all-electric SUV scored highly in each safety category – Adult and Child Occupant Protection, Safety Assist Technology, and Vulnerable Road User Protection. 

The iCAUR V23 scored 99% for adult occupant protection and 83% for child occupant protection. Equipped with a plethora of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), the emissions-free SUV was awarded 86% in the safety assist category. In the Vulnerable Road User category, the V23 scored 87.65%. 

Shannon Gahagan, National Brand and Marketing Manager for iCAUR SA, commented, “South African roads are full of surprises. You never know what’s coming next. Ahead of the V23’s debut in South Africa, its five-star safety rating shows it’s ready for exactly these conditions. With its proven, robust structure, advanced safety systems, and a battery engineered for maximum crash resilience, the V23 offers local motorists unparalleled peace of mind.” 

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