The KGM Musso EV debuted in Korea because the manufacturing model of the O100 idea.
The absolutely electrical pickup shares its unibody chassis with the KGM Torres EVX SUV.
It’s fitted with a 204 hp electrical motor, and an 80.6 kWh battery sourced from BYD.
KG Mobility—previously often known as SsangYong—has formally unveiled the Musso EV compact pickup in Korea, marking its debut forward of a deliberate international rollout. This new mannequin is the primary beneath the Musso sub-brand, which can embody each electrical and inner combustion engine (ICE) vans. The Musso EV additionally holds the excellence of being the primary absolutely electrical pickup truck from a Korean automaker.
Rugged Design with Acquainted Styling
The Musso EV borrows design cues from the Torres EVX SUV however encompasses a longer physique, an uncovered cargo space, and extra rugged particulars fitted to pickup duties. It comes customary with 17-inch alloy wheels and a utility roof rack, whereas a rear cover is obtainable as an choice. Patrons may also go for extras like a sunroof, skid plate, cargo divider, sliding mattress, and roll bar, permitting for a spread of customizations to go well with totally different wants.
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Though inside images haven’t been launched, the dashboard is anticipated to be almost equivalent to that of the Torres EVX, that includes twin 12.3-inch shows. Different gear highlights embody an Alpine audio system, clever adaptive cruise management, and a 3D around-view monitoring system.
Constructed on a stretched model of the Torres EVX’s unibody chassis, the Musso EV is powered by a single electrical motor that produces 204 hp (152 kW / 207 PS). Energy is delivered to the entrance wheels as customary, with an all-wheel-drive choice out there for these needing further traction.
Power comes from an 80.6 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) blade battery pack equipped by Chinese language automaker BYD. KGM claims the 2WD model can journey as much as 401 km (249 miles) on a single cost. Whereas no different powertrain choices had been detailed, the corporate confirmed that ICE-powered variations of the Musso can be added to the lineup quickly.
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The KGM Musso EV is already out there to order in Korea, forward of its launch in different markets together with Europe, the UK, and Australia.
Aggressive Pricing
In its dwelling market, the pickup is priced from ₩48 million (equal to round $33,500 at present alternate charges), however when you add the native EV subsidies, the worth for small enterprise homeowners can drop to as little as ₩33 million ($23,000). This locations it proper in opposition to ICE-powered KGM Rexton Sports activities pickup, which at present begins at ₩29.52 million ($20,600) following a brand new low cost.
KGM notes that the Musso EV will deliver further financial savings because of the low utilization and upkeep prices. Extra particularly, the price of driving the Musso EV for 5 years is formally estimated to be round ₩5.8 million ($4,000), a full ₩14 million ($9,700) much less in comparison with the ICE-powered equal.
