KTM X-Bow (the Austrian brand’s four-wheeler division) has unveiled the Arrow, marking its entry into the off-road segment. Developed with input 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 $98,600 (Rs 92.4 lakh), while the standard production version will start at $59,800 (Rs 56.04 lakh). Customer deliveries are expected to commence in late 2027.
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