Pickup trucks have a very rapid development abroad, taking the United States as an example, the top three best-selling models in 2023 are pickup trucks, which can also be seen from the gap between pickup trucks in the two markets in China and the United States. The development of the domestic pickup market is not so fast, it is inseparable from the domestic pickup policy, the pickup market in China is actually broader, with the unbinding of the national policy, the pickup consumer market is able to usher in rapid growth.
The pickup truck model has high practicality, diverse use scenarios, and multiple functions of one vehicle, which is a good assistant for both urban and rural areas, taking into account both household and commercial life. Major car companies are also following the trend of electrification and launching their own electrified pickup trucks, the most representative of which is radar.
Radar was established in July 2022, and the first electric pickup truck model launched by Radar Motors is the Radar RD6. Radar RD6 is a pure electric pickup truck based on the vast architecture of SEA, of course, the strength is very strong, the acceleration of 100 kilometers reaches 6 seconds, the pure electric range is over 600 kilometers, in addition to the large storage space, ultra-high power full-scene discharge function, etc., are also very practical.
The RADO RD6 all-wheel drive version will be launched in the second quarter of 2024, as a new power model, compared to the current model, it has been adjusted in terms of appearance, but the overall design style has not changed much, only the details have been adjusted. The lettering of the emblem has been moved from the bonnet to the front grille and further enlarged. A "4WD" logo has been added to the rear of the car to highlight the identity of the 4WD version.
The body length, width and height of the radar RD6 four-wheel drive version are 5260 1900 1880 mm, and the wheelbase is 3120 mm, which is basically the same size as the model on sale, and provides different styles of rims, sunroofs and other configurations.
In terms of power, the radar RD6 four-wheel drive version is equipped with a front and rear dual motor system, with a maximum power of 115 kilowatts for the front motor and a maximum power of 200 kilowatts for the rear motor. The official trailer said that the car's 0-100 km/h acceleration was in the 4 seconds level, which is very explosive.
The RADO RD6 all-wheel drive version is based on Geely Group's SEA vast architecture, which is available in models with different ranges of 410 km, 550 km and 632 km.
The launch of the radar RD6 four-wheel drive version further enriches the product line of the radar RD6 series, and provides more powerful power performance through the four-wheel drive system and dual-motor layout, this upgrade meets the more diversified needs of consumers. Will radar expand into the hybrid field on the basis of pure electric vehicles?