The Geely-backed Radar King Kong electrical pickup truck was launched in China and had a beginning worth of 99,800 yuan (13,700 USD). This mannequin grew to become a alternative for an unpopular RD6. The Radar King Kong grew to become 37,000 yuan (5,100 USD) cheaper than its predecessor.
Radar entered China as an NEV model in 2022. The RD6 electrical pickup truck grew to become the model’s first mannequin. It was initially priced at 178,800 yuan (25,000 USD). As a consequence of low gross sales, Geely lowered the beginning worth of this truck to 136,800 yuan (18,750 USD). Nonetheless, the automobile hasn’t turn out to be a sizzling vendor. So, Geely took the daring step and launched the cheaper variant of the RD6 known as King Kong.
The Radar King Kong grew to become a alternative for the RD6, which left the model’s official web site. The brand new automobile retains the design language of its predecessor. Its normal wheelbase variant has dimensions of 5260/1900/1865 mm. The lengthy wheelbase model boasts a size of 5500 mm. Inside of the Radar King Kong retains the design language much like the Geely Okavango (Haoyue).
The RWD variant of the Radar King Kong has a single e-motor for 180 kW (241 hp) and 309 Nm. Its zero-to-hundred acceleration time is 8.1 seconds. It’s obtainable with 4 battery choices for 42, 55, 73, and 86 kWh, appropriate for 310 – 605 km of CLTC vary. The RWD variant of the Radar RD6 adopted a extra highly effective e-motor for 200 kW (268 hp).
The 4WD variant of the Radar King Kong presents dual-motor 4WD for 280 kW (375 hp) and 485 Nm. It speeds as much as 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds. It’s obtainable for buy with three battery choices for 42, 63, and 73 kWh. The vary of the King Kong 4WD is 330 – 520 km beneath CLTC circumstances. Beforehand, the 4WD variant of the Radar RD6 pickup truck had a mixed peak energy of 315 kW (422 hp).
The Radar King Kong is obtainable for buy in seven trim ranges. The primary 4 trims of the King Kong truck can be found with a single e-motor. They’re priced between 99,800 – 149,800 yuan (13,700 – 20,500 USD). The 4WD variant of the automobile prices 119,800 – 159,800 yuan (16,400 – 21,900 USD).
Beforehand, the Radar RD6 pickup truck was priced between 136,800 – 209,800 yuan (18,750 – 28,750 USD). So, the Radar King Kong grew to become seemingly cheaper than its discontinued predecessor.
