Geely has launched the new Radar King Kong in China, where it is priced from 99,800 to 159,800 yuan (about RM61k to RM98k) and available in seven trim levels. According to CarNewsChina, the King Kong is claimed to be a cheaper alternative (and possible replacement) to the RD6 (known as the Riddara RD6 in Thailand), which wasn’t very popular since it was introduced over two years ago in November 2022.
In terms of design, the King Kong appears to be a mildly updated version of the RD6 (also called the Horizon), with one notable change being a new set of headlamps featuring three light bars surrounding the main lighting element. In addition to a revised front grille, the rest of the electric pick-up truck looks largely similar to its “predecessor.”
As for dimensions, the King Kong measures 1,900 mm wide and has a height of between 1,865 and 1,880 mm depending on body type. The standard-wheelbase option has a wheelbase spanning 3,120 mm and an overall length of 5,260 mm, which is the same as the RD6, while the long-wheelbase model’s wheelbase is 3,310 mm and its overall length is 5,500 mm.
The interior looks largely identical to the RD6, although the centre console has been redesigned to accommodate a new gear selector and fewer physical controls. Worth pointing out that the difference in wheelbase is the length of the bed at the back.
Powertrains for the King Kong include a single-motor, rear-wheel drive setup that packs 245 PS (241 hp or 180 kW) and 309 Nm of torque. This is paired with a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with an energy capacity of either 42 kWh (310 km of range), 63 kWh (430 km of range) or 73 kWh (505 km of range) – the figures are based on China’s CLTC standard.
This RWD setup can also be had with an 86-kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery for 605 km of range. This, along with the 73-kWh LFP option, will get from 0-100 km/h in 7.8 seconds, while it is 8.1 and 8.2 seconds respectively for the 63- and 42-kWh LFP batteries.
Additionally, the electric pick-up truck can also be had with a dual-motor, all-wheel drive powertrain rated at 381 PS (375 hp or 280 kW) and 485 Nm. This is paired with LFP batteries that have an energy capacity of 55 kWh (330 km range; not offered for the RWD) or 73 kWh (460 km of range), along with the 86-kWh NMC battery (520 km of range).
With more grunt, the century sprint times of the AWD variants are reduced to 5.7 seconds (73-kWh LFP and 86-kWh NMC) or 6.9 seconds (55-kWh LFP) – the top speed is identical across the range at 160 km/h.
Other differences that are of interest include ground clearance and rated load capacity, which are 220 mm and 790 kg for RWD variants, while AWD options are 225 mm and 910 kg. AWD variants also have a higher maximum climbing grade of 95% compared to the RWD at 65%.
Equipment available for the King Kong includes keyless entry and start, manually-operated front seats, an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, an 8-inch central infotainment touchscreen, halogen projector headlamps, passive cruise control, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, 17-inch wheels and a power supply system that can deliver up to 15 kW to power tools and other accessories.
The official Radar website does not list any ADAS for the King Kong, which seems about right given the lower price point. The RD6, which does come with ADAS on its top variant, ranges from 136,800 to 209,800 yuan (RM84k to RM128k).
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