The recommended retail price of the crossover from the young "local" brand is 5,750,000 rubles. Live sales will begin later.
The "Celestial" crossover with the index V27 was first shown in Dubai (UAE), with the premiere taking place in the summer of 2025. In China, the model is presented under the iCar brand (part of the Chery corporation portfolio), with the export name iCAUR. It was initially assumed that the SUV would appear in Russia under this name as well. However, at the end of June 2026, it became known that this SUV would enter the Russian market under the new local brand Esteo, but with the same index – V27.
Let us recall that the launch of the Esteo brand is one of the joint projects of the Russian holding company "AGR" and the Chinese company Defetoo. Very soon, the Esteo MX crossover will go on sale under this brand, a large SUV called the Exlantix ET8 is being prepared for a full presentation, and today, July 8, 2026, dealers in Russia began accepting orders for the Esteo V27 crossover.
The new crossover, intended for the Russian auto market, features a classic five-door body, "squared-off" shapes, massive body cladding around the perimeter, angular flared wheel arches, headlights with round LED daytime running lights in a retro style, vertical two-section taillights, 21-inch wheels, and a spare tire mounted on the side-opening tailgate.
The overall length of the Esteo V27 is 5045 mm, width is 1976 mm, height is 1894 mm, and the wheelbase is 2900 mm. The ground clearance of the crossover is 220 mm, and it can handle inclines of up to 60%. With the rear seats folded down, the trunk volume is 1800 liters, and the cargo area dimensions are 2.15 x 1.05 meters (can be used as a sleeping space during road trips).
The cabin is designed for five occupants, the front seats are equipped with heating and ventilation, and the front panel features a pair of displays: a virtual instrument cluster with an 8.8-inch diagonal, as well as a 15-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system. The Esteo V27 features a two-level glove box, a built-in fragrance system, and a panoramic roof that can almost completely block UV radiation while creating a "starry sky" effect at night.
In Russia, the Esteo V27 will be offered with a series hybrid setup called Golden REEV. It includes a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine producing 143 hp, which has no mechanical connection to the wheels and acts as a generator for the CATL traction battery with a capacity of 34.3 kWh. The all-wheel-drive crossover is powered by two electric motors (front output – 204 hp, rear output – 252 hp). The total maximum system output is 456 hp, with torque of 505 Nm.
It is worth noting that the battery is equipped with an intelligent thermal management system, allowing the hybrid to be used even in Russian winter conditions. When driving purely on electric power, the SUV's maximum range is 120 km (calculated according to the WLTP cycle), and the total range (with a full fuel tank and fully charged battery) exceeds 800 km. The Esteo V27 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds.
Production of the Esteo V27 will be established at one of the Russian factories owned by the "AGR" holding. As reported by the brand's press service, the recommended retail price of the Esteo V27 is 5,750,000 rubles. A discount is available under the current state program – a subsidy of 925,000 rubles is provided.
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