KTM X-Bow (the Austrian brand’s four-wheeler division) has unveiled the Arrow, marking its entry into the off-road segment. Developed with inputs from Dakar rally-raid competitors, the Arrow is a side-by-side off-roader, meaning it can seat two occupants side-by-side. Reservations will open on November 17 through KTM X-Bow’s dealer network and website.
The Arrow project was initiated by KTM X-Bow owner and Belgian rally driver Guillaume de Mévius, who finished second in the 2024 Dakar Rally. His G Rally Team, founded in 2018 and now known as the KTM X-Bow Lab Team, served as the Arrow’s testing and development platform. Dutch rally-raid driver Puck Klaassen also contributed to the Arrow’s development as a test driver.
KTM X-Bow Arrow powertrain and dynamics
The Arrow is powered by the Volkswagen Group’s 2.0-litre four-cylinder direct-injection turbo-petrol ‘EA888’ engine, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic and an all-wheel-drive system. As standard, the Arrow produces 280hp, while the launch-spec Black Limited Edition amps it up to 330hp. The former has a dry weight of 999kg, whereas the Black Limited Edition weighs 1,100kg.
KTM X-Bow has used a chromoly steel chassis developed by KTM Components for the Arrow, which previously supported KTM’s Dakar Rally programmes. It gets double-wishbone suspension all around, with shocks developed in collaboration with KW Reiger. KTM is targeting over 600mm of suspension travel, and the Arrow also gets front and rear limited-slip differentials to improve traction on loose surfaces.
KTM X-Bow Arrow exterior design
Measuring 3,700mm long, 1,950mm wide, and 1,800mm tall, with a 2,900mm wheelbase, the Arrow is a fairly compact but rugged-looking off-roader. Up front, it gets slim angled headlamps and orange lights, a rectangular grille, and a butch silver skid plate.
Over to the side, the Arrow sits a whopping 430mm off the ground, and rides on 15-inch wheels shod in off-road tyres, along with 'ARROW' lettering on the doors and 'KTM X-BOW' decals on the pillars. The high-travel springs also peek out from behind the tyres.
KTM X-Bow Arrow interior
The Arrow sports a fully enclosed cabin with a black-and-orange colour scheme and motorsport-inspired elements like a passenger grab handle and fabric door pulls. Sabelt seats and harness systems hold the occupants in place, and the dashboard houses a digital driver’s display and a 10-inch infotainment touchscreen. The Black Limited Edition additionally gets air conditioning and a hydraulic fly-off handbrake.
KTM Arrow price and availability
The Arrow range will initially be launched with the Black Limited Edition, which will be restricted to 500 units worldwide and priced from USD 98,600 (Rs 92.4 lakh), while the standard production version will start at USD 59,800 (Rs 56.04 lakh). Customer deliveries are expected to commence in late 2027.