Geely-backed Radar King Kong pickup truck launched in China for 13,700 USD

Geely-backed Radar King Kong pickup truck launched in China for 13,700 USD The Geely -backed Radar King Kong electric pickup truck was launched in China and had a starting price of 99,800 yuan (13,700 USD). This model became a replacement for an unpopular RD6 . The Radar King Kong became 37,000 yuan (5,100 USD) cheaper than its predecessor.

Radar entered China as an NEV brand in 2022. The RD6 electric pickup truck became the brand’s first model. It was initially priced at 178,800 yuan (25,000 USD).



Due to low sales, Geely lowered the starting price of this truck to 136,800 yuan (18,750 USD). However, the car hasn’t become a hot seller. So, Geely took the bold step and launched the cheaper variant of the RD6 called King Kong.

More about Radar King Kong The Radar King Kong became a replacement for the RD6, which left the brand’s official website. The new car retains the design language of its predecessor. Its standard wheelbase variant has dimensions of 5260/1900/1865 mm.

The long wheelbase version boasts a length of 5500 mm. Interior of the Radar King Kong keeps the design language similar to 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 is available with four battery options for 42, 55, 73, and 86 kWh, suitable for 310 – 605 km of CLTC range.

The RWD variant of the Radar RD6 adopted a more powerful e-motor for 200 kW (268 hp). The 4WD variant of the Radar King Kong offers dual-motor 4WD for 280 kW (375 hp) and 485 Nm. It speeds up to 100 km/h in 5.

7 seconds. It is available for purchase with three battery options for 42, 63, and 73 kWh. The range of the King Kong 4WD is 330 – 520 km under CLTC conditions.

Previously, the 4WD variant of the Radar RD6 pickup truck had a combined peak power of 315 kW (422 hp). Radar King Kong price range The Radar King Kong is available for purchase in seven trim levels. The first four trims of the King Kong truck are available with a single e-motor.

They are priced between 99,800 – 149,800 yuan (13,700 – 20,500 USD). The 4WD variant of the car costs 119,800 – 159,800 yuan (16,400 – 21,900 USD). Previously, the Radar RD6 pickup truck was priced between 136,800 – 209,800 yuan (18,750 – 28,750 USD).

So, the Radar King Kong became seemingly cheaper than its discontinued predecessor..