The Belgian roads, typically a parade of dull hatchbacks and predictable SUVs, are about to get a proper kick up the backside. Meet the Voyah Courage, an electric SUV straight from China, ready to shake things up. With a name that sounds like it belongs in an action movie and specs that’ll raise the eyebrows of even the most jaded car enthusiast, this isn’t your average EV. It’s a statement on four wheels, and Belgium is its next battleground.
Let’s start with the looks. The Courage doesn’t do subtle. At 4.73 meters long with sharp, aggressive lines, it looks like it was designed by someone who just binged a sci-fi movie marathon. It’s not a Tesla Model Y queuing politely at the car wash, nor a Volkswagen ID.4 that seems to apologize for existing. No, the Courage has a bold, modern design that screams, “Look at me!” And honestly, why wouldn’t you? It’s got the proportions to take on the big players – think BMW iX3 or Audi Q4 e-tron – but with an attitude you rarely see in this segment.
The real party, though, starts inside. Step into the Courage, and you’ll feel like you’ve entered a luxury lounge that just happens to have wheels. The interior is a showcase of premium materials, with a dashboard dominated by an infotainment screen that – brace yourself – slides. Yes, you read that right. In China, this screen can even pair with an electronically folding table, turning the passenger seat into a mobile office or fast-food haven. Whether you’re streaming Netflix or scarfing down a Big Mac while cruising through Antwerp, the Courage makes it happen. Whether this gimmick will make it to Belgium is unclear, but the idea alone is gloriously, pointlessly brilliant.
Under the hood – or rather, where the hood would be if this weren’t an EV – things get properly exciting. The base Courage comes with a rear-axle electric motor pumping out 286 hp and an 80 kWh battery offering a respectable 470-kilometer range. Want more? There’s a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive variant with power levels Voyah is keeping hush-hush, but let’s just say it’s enough to make a hot hatch blush. And for the serious road-trippers, there’s a top-spec model with a 110 kWh battery promising a mind-blowing 800-kilometer range. 800 kilometers! That’s enough to drive from Brussels to Amsterdam, grab a stroopwafel, and head back without ever stopping at a charger.
Charging? No sweat. With 200 kW DC fast-charging, you’re back on the road faster than a Fleming hearing about free fries. Let’s be real: in a world where charging times can feel like punishment, this is a godsend. The Courage isn’t just fast; it’s practical – a rare combo in the EV world.
But what makes this car truly special? It’s the sheer audacity with which Voyah, a relatively unknown brand and subsidiary of Chinese giant Dongfeng, is storming the European market. They’ve already got the Free, Dream, and Dongfeng Box in their lineup, but the Courage is their ace in the hole. This is their shot not just to play the game but to rewrite the rules. In a segment dominated by Teslas and Volkswagens, that’s refreshing. Sure, the design might feel a tad generic to some, but if the price is sharp enough – and Chinese brands are known for their value – you’ll overlook that in a heartbeat.
Of course, there are questions. How will the Courage handle Belgium’s cobblestones? Is the fit and finish as premium as the photos suggest? And what about service and reliability from a new brand? But let’s be honest: if you always play it safe, you end up with a grey Skoda. The Courage is for the bold, the ones who aren’t afraid to try something new. In a world sometimes choked by predictability, that alone is reason enough to give it a shot.
So, what’s the verdict? The Voyah Courage is an electric SUV that dares to dream. It blends bold design, a jaw-dropping interior, and performance that gets your pulse racing. Whether it conquers the Belgian market will depend on its price and how well Voyah delivers on its promises. But one thing’s for sure: this car isn’t here to blend in. It’s here to make noise, and we can’t wait to see it in action.
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