iCAR V27 Launches Horizon HSD ADAS

💡560 TOPS Chinese ADAS debuts in iCAR V27, eyes Tesla FSD rivalry.
⚡ 30-Second TL;DR
What Changed
First mass-produced model with Horizon HSD assisted driving
Why It Matters
Boosts China's EV ADAS race, offering high TOPS hardware to rival Tesla FSD globally.
What To Do Next
Test Horizon Journey 6P SDK in your ADAS simulation environment today.
Key Points
- •First mass-produced model with Horizon HSD assisted driving
- •Journey 6P chip delivers 560 TOPS compute power
- •Equipped with 27 high-precision sensors for full scenarios
- •Unveiled at iCAR-Horizon intelligent driving press event
🧠 Deep Insight
Background and context from public sources — not the original article. 7 sources cited.
🔑 Enhanced Key Takeaways
- •iCAR V27 is an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) with a 1.5T range-extender engine (105 kW) paired with single-motor (185 kW/248 hp) or dual-motor (335 kW/449 hp) setups, offering CLTC pure electric range over 200 km and total range exceeding 1,200 km[1][2][6].
- •Falcon 700 ADAS system achieves 160 ms latency, 42% faster than human response, enabling highway NOA, urban NOA, all-scenario parking in 300+ scenarios, and mapless roaming[1][2][3].
- •Off-road specs include 21-inch wheels, 24.5° approach/departure angles, 200 mm ground clearance, 600 mm wading depth, and side-opening tailgate with towing capacity[1][4].
- •Pre-orders opened in December 2025, with first production units rolling off the line in January 2026; dimensions are 4,909 x 1,976 x 1,855/1,894 mm, wheelbase 2,910 mm[2][6].
🛠️ Technical Deep Dive
- •Sensor suite: 1 lidar, 3 millimeter-wave radars, 11 cameras, 12 ultrasonic radars[2][3].
- •Falcon 700 system latency: 160 ms; green light reaction time: 0.41 seconds[1][2].
- •Infotainment: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P chip, 15.4-inch 2.5K screen, full LCD cluster, 23-speaker audio with ANC[1][2][5].
- •Powertrain thermal efficiency: 45.79% for 1.5T engine; AWD 0-100 km/h in 5-5.5 seconds[6][7].
🔮 Future ImplicationsAI analysis grounded in cited sources
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📎 Sources (7)
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- wcevcar.com — 1769480166
- carnewschina.com — Cherys Icar V27 Erev Pre Order Opened 1200 Km Range Falcon 700 Adas Max 449 Hp
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- cnevpost.com — Chery Icar 1st Production Units V27 Roll Off Line
- carsguide.com.au — Chinas 60k Plug in Hybrid Off Road Hero Detailed 2026 Icar V27 to Take the Fight to Byds
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