New Geely Riddara PHEV pickups for mountainous and cold climates launched with 1,068 km range in China
Geely launched its Riddara RD6 (known as King Kong in China) Mountain Edition and Riddara Horizon High-Altitude Edition plug-in hybrid AWD pickup trucks in China, priced at 139,800 yuan (20,000 USD) and 151,800 yuan (21,700 USD), respectively. Both models are powered by Geely’s NordThor EM-P Hybrid system, boasting a CLTC comprehensive range of 1,068 km, a comprehensive range achievement rate of 95% at an altitude of 3,800 m, and can climb a 55% gradient slope under a full load.
The powertrain consists of a 1.5T engine and dual electric motors, mated to a 3-speed DHT, outputting a combined system power of 260 kW (349 hp) and a peak torque of 914 Nm. The 19.09 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery provides a CLTC pure electric range of 100 km.
Specifically, the Riddara RD6 Mountain Edition is optimized for complex mountainous and off-road conditions, featuring a minimum turning radius of 6.5 meters, four-wheel independent suspension, and all-terrain tires.
With no load, its 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time is 6.3 seconds, and with a full load, it is 8.6 seconds.
The Mountain Edition retains the same design and dimensions as that of the current Riddara RD6 EM-P on the market.
Furthermore, Geely claimed the Riddara Horizon High-Altitude Edition is designed for extreme cold climates, featuring battery insulation, optimized low-temperature starting, and an upgraded thermal management system to be able to start reliably in ultra-low temperatures as low as -30°C. On icy and snowy roads, its AWD system uses millisecond-level torque distribution technology to adjust power to the wheels to prevent slippage.
This model also comes standard with heated front seats and remote vehicle start (including temperature control) via mobile application.
For the appearance, the Riddara Horizon High-Altitude Edition adopts the same design as that of the Riddara RD6 Mountain Edition, except the “RADAR” brand letters are embedded on a black trim in between the headlights.
Source: Geely Riddara
