Beverly Hills – The Forrester fashion empire is on the verge of collapse after a secret buried for three decades suddenly exploded. The truth, now exposed, not only shatters a family but threatens to rewrite the entire genealogy of Los Angeles’s most powerful dynasty.
The Secret from the Locked Drawer
It all began when Thomas Forrester, searching for documents at his mother’s residence, stumbled upon a locked drawer in Taylor Hayes’s beach house. Inside, he found a sealed, old envelope. Curiosity turned to horror when Thomas broke the seal and read the DNA test results: Steffy Forrester is not Ridge’s daughter, but the biological daughter of Eric Forrester!
Thomas froze. The sister he admired and who proudly carried the name of Ridge’s daughter, the brilliant heiress of Forrester Creations, was actually his grandfather’s child (and technically, his aunt). This was the result of a single, long-concealed affair between Taylor and Eric years ago, a truth Taylor buried to protect Ridge.
The Moment of Fracture: The Ultimate Betrayal
Unable to keep the secret, Thomas decided to confront his family. The most dramatic scene unfolded at the Cliff House when Thomas uttered the fateful words, only to have Ridge Forrester unexpectedly walk in and overhear the chilling confession: “…you’re Eric’s daughter!”
Silence reigned. Ridge, who had loved, mentored, and fought for Steffy his entire life, read the test and crumbled. Steffy fell to her knees, screaming in agony as her entire identity was ripped to shreds. Simultaneously, Eric was utterly shocked to learn he had a daughter he never knew—one of the most powerful and proud women in his life.
This betrayal by Taylor and Eric created an irreparable rift. Ridge retreated, unable to face his mother and father.Steffy, feeling Thomas had stolen her life, turned away from her brother.
The immediate fallout is already impacting the business empire: Bill Spencer, the family’s long-time nemesis, instantly saw an opportunity to exploit the chaos, possibly to seize control of Forrester Creations.
The Chery V23, also known as the iCAR V23, is a brand-new crossover SUV built on the same platform as the Jaecoo 6 — the rugged, boxy electric off-roader already available in Thailand.
Design and Exterior
The V23 adopts a boxy, adventure-inspired design similar to its sibling but with distinctive round headlights, a redesigned grille and bumper, and a raised hood line reminiscent of the Toyota Land Cruiser and Land Rover.
It is available in both single-motor rear-wheel drive (RWD) and dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) configurations.
Dimensions (mm):
- Length / Width / Height: 4,220 / 1,915 / 1,845
- Wheelbase: 2,735
- Ground Clearance:
- 205 mm (2WD) with 19-inch wheels (255/55 R19 tires)
- 210 mm (4WD) with 21-inch wheels (265/45 R21 tires)
- Approach / Departure Angles:
- 2WD: 42° / 40°
- 4WD: 43° / 41°
- Wading Depth: Up to 600 mm
Interior
Inside, the V23 features a black cabin theme with circular control knobs and a 15.4-inch 2.5K touchscreen powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 processor.
It supports Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth connectivity, and includes a 7-speaker audio system with speed-sensitive volume adjustment.
Other key features:
- Automatic climate control with PM 2.5 air filtration
- Front center armrest with storage compartment
- Mesh pockets behind front seats for added space efficiency
- Two rear headrests
- Front seats with electric adjustment (6-way for driver, 4-way for passenger) and ventilation function
- 50:50 split-folding rear seats, creating a flat loading area
- Maximum cargo space: 744 liters
- Additional under-seat and under-floor storage: 90 liters
Performance
The V23 comes with two powertrain options:
V23 401KM (2WD)
- Single rear motor: 100 kW, 180 Nm torque
- Battery: 59.93 kWh LFP
- Energy consumption: 20 kWh / 100 km
- Range: 401 km (CLTC) / 360 km (NEDC)
- 0–100 km/h: 11 seconds
- Top speed: 140 km/h
- Charging:
- DC fast charging: 85 kW
- AC slow charging: 6.6 kW
V23 501KM (4WD)
- Dual motors:
- Front: 55 kW, 112 Nm
- Rear: 100 kW, 180 Nm
- Combined output: 155 kW, 292 Nm torque
- Battery: 81.76 kWh NMC
- Energy consumption: 22 kWh / 100 km
- Range: 501 km (CLTC) / 430 km (NEDC)
- 0–100 km/h: 7.5 seconds
- Top speed: 140 km/h
- Charging:
- DC fast charging: 104 kW
- AC slow charging: 6.6 kW
Acceleration from 0–50 km/h takes just 3.5 seconds in the dual-motor version.
Chassis and Safety
The V23 features:
- Front: Independent MacPherson strut suspension
- Rear: Independent 5-link suspension
- Ventilated front brake discs
It offers 23 advanced driver assistance and safety features, including:
- 8MP front camera
- 3MP 360° surround-view cameras
- 5 millimeter-wave radars
- 12 ultrasonic sensors
Standard Safety Features:
- 540° surround-view camera (except 2WD Play, which has only a rear camera)
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Cruise control (Active Cruise Control on higher trims)
- Hill-start assist (HAC) & Hill descent control (HDC)
- Front, side, and curtain airbags
- ISOFIX child seat anchors
- Brake override system (BOS)
- Stability control (ESP), traction control (TCS), ABS, EBD, and BAS
Additional on 2WD Plus and 4WD Peak trims:
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Forward & rear collision warnings (FCW / RCW)
- Rear cross-traffic alert (RCTA)
- Door open warning (DOW)
- Lane departure warning (LDW)
- Lane keeping assist (LKA)
- Blind spot detection (BSD)
- Lane departure prevention (LDP)
Variants and Pricing (Thailand)
| Variant | Drivetrain | Price (THB) |
|---|---|---|
| V23 2WD Play | Single Motor RWD | 689,900 |
| V23 2WD Plus | Single Motor RWD | 749,900 |
| V23 4WD Peak | Dual Motor AWD | 879,900 |
Available Colors
The Chery V23 is available in five exterior colors (except the 2WD Play, which does not offer orange):
- Vibe Orange
- Dynamic Green
- Sparkle Silver
- Story White
- Ignite Black
The Chery V23 represents Chery’s latest strategic move in the compact electric crossover segment — combining rugged design, practical interior space, capable performance, and advanced safety features in one well-rounded package.
