Radar Horizon
{{Short description|Chinese electric mid-size pickup truck}}
{{For|use in radar|Radar horizon}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Radar Horizon
| image = 2022 Radar RD6 (front).jpg
| caption = Radar RD6 on display
| manufacturer = Geely Radar
| aka = Riddara RD6
Radar King Kong
| production = 2022–present
| assembly = China: Zibo, Shandong (Tangjun Ou Ling){{Cite web |last=Zhang |first=Phate |date=2022-09-29 |title=Geely's Radar brand begins pre-sales of RD6 electric pickup |url=https://cnevpost.com/2022/09/29/radar-begins-pre-sales-of-rd6-electric-pickup/ |access-date=2024-04-04 |website=CnEVPost |language=en-US}}
| predecessor = Farizon FX
| successor =
| class = Mid-size pickup truck
| body_style = 4-door Pickup truck
| layout = {{ubl
| Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive
| Front-engine, dual-motor, four-wheel-drive (EM-P)
}}
| platform = SEA Multiplex Attached Platform (MAP)
| engine = 1.5-liter GEP3 turbocharged I3
| motor = Single- and dual-permanent magnet synchronous motors{{Cite web|title=Geely launch Radar RD6 electric ute|date=15 July 2022 |url=https://www.autocar.co.nz/geely-launch-radar-rd6-electric-ute/}}
| powerout = {{ubl
| {{convert|200|kW|PS hp|abbr=on|0}} (RWD)
| {{convert|260|kW|PS hp|abbr=on|0}} (EM-P)
| {{convert|315|kW|PS hp|abbr=on|0}} (4WD)
}}
| drivetrain = Geely's NordThor EM-P super hybrid (EM-P)
| transmission = 3-speed {{abbr|DHT|Dedicated Hybrid Transmission}} (EM-P)
|
| battery = {{ubl
| EV
| 66 kWh nickel-cobalt-manganese
60, 63, 73 kWh (LFP)
83, 86 and 100 kWh (NMC)
| PHEV
| 19.09 kWh LFP
}}
| electric_range = {{ubl
| Maximum {{convert|600|km|mi|abbr=on}} (CLTC)
| Maximum {{convert|461|km|mi|abbr=on}} (NEDC)
}}
| charging = 11 kW AC, 120 kW DC
V2L: 6.6 kW
| wheelbase = {{convert|3120-3310|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|5260-5500|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1900|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1830-1865|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|1590-1660|kg|abbr=on}}
| related = Geely Haoyue
Geely Jiaji
Livan 9
| designer = Peter Horbury{{Cite web|title=Geely reveals Radar RD6 electric ute with 600km range|date=13 July 2022 |url=https://www.drive.com.au/news/geely-reveals-radar-rd6-electric-ute/}}
}}
The Radar Horizon ({{zh|c=雷达地平线|s=|t=|p=Léidá Dìpíngxiàn}}) is an all-electric mid-size pickup truck produced by the Chinese automaker Geely under the Radar brand. It is built on the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA). The interior shares many parts with the Geely Haoyue SUV.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-21|title=We take a closer look at the 2021 Geely Okavango - Auto News|url=https://paultan.org/2022/08/09/geely-radar-rd6-electric-pickup-reveals-its-interior/|access-date=2022-08-20|website=paultan.org|language=en}} Radar Auto has its own R&D facility in Hangzhou and an EV plant in Zibo, Shandong.
Overview
The public debut of the RD6 was scheduled for the 2022 Chengdu Motor Show starting on August 26, 2022. The launch on the Chinese car market for the RD6 was on September 9. The first version to be launched is the rear-wheel drive model with {{convert|268|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}, good for a {{cvt|0|-|100|km/h}} acceleration under six seconds.{{Cite web|title=Radar R6 Electric Pickup Truck From All Sides In China|date=9 August 2022 |url=https://carnewschina.com/2022/08/09/radar-r6-electric-pickup-truck-from-all-sides-in-china/}}
The RD6 is available in single- and dual-motor configurations. Previously, it was reported that it would have a range up to {{convert|600|km}} depending on the battery configuration, with power outputs ranging between {{convert|200|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}} and nearly {{convert|400|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}. The pure electric range could reach {{convert|373|mi|km}} based on China's CLTC.{{Cite web|title=Radar Auto RD6 Is China's First Electric Lifestyle Pickup Truck|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/597939/radar-auto-rd6-electric-truck/}}
Payload 450 kg, 3000 kg towing, 1200 litre bed, 70 litre frunk. 6 kW output panel (220V outlets, two of each: 10A, 12A and 16A), V2L (vehicle to load) and V2V (vehicle to vehicle).{{Cite web |last=Team |first=L. E. C. |date=2022-12-02 |title=Radar RD6 Electric Truck - Specs, Features, Range & More |url=https://learnelectriccars.com/radar-rd6-electric-truck-specs-features-range-more/ |access-date=2023-02-18 |website=Learn Electric Cars |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Radar RD6 2023 Review – International |url=https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/radar-rd6-2023-review-international-139044/ |access-date=2023-02-18 |website=www.carsales.com.au |language=en-AU}}
File:2022 Radar RD6 (rear).jpg|Rear view
File:2022 Radar RD6 interior.jpg|Interior
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Horizon EM-P
The plug-in hybrid version of the Horizon was announced at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show.{{Cite web |last=Leung |first=Adrian |date=2025-04-24 |title=Geely’s Radar hybrid pickup debuts with 3DHT gearbox and 1,000 km range at Shanghai Auto Show|url=https://carnewschina.com/2025/05/28/https://carnewschina.com/2025/04/24/geelys-radar-hybrid-pickup-debuts-with-3dht-gearbox-and-1000-km-range-at-shanghai-auto-show/|access-date=2025-05-28 |website=CarNewsChina |language=en-US}} It was launched on May 28, 2025.{{Cite web |last=Bobylev |first=Denis |date=2025-05-28 |title=Geely launched Radar King Kong EM-P pickup – to go overseas as Riddara RD6 EM-P
|url=https://carnewschina.com/2025/05/28/geely-launched-radar-king-kong-em-p-pickup-to-go-overseas-as-riddara-rd6-em-p/|access-date=2025-05-28 |website=CarNewsChina |language=en-US}}
Plug-in hybrids come standard with all-wheel drive. It uses Geely's Thor EM-P drivetrain. The engine is a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline 3 mated to a 3-speed dedicated hybrid transmission.
References
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External links
- [https://www.radar-ev.com/radar-rd6.html Official website] (China)
{{Commons category|Radar RD6}}
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