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KTM Reveals a New X-Bow Side-by-Side with a 330-HP Audi Engine

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KTM Reveals a New X-Bow Side-by-Side with a 330-HP Audi Engine

The new SXS balances a rowdy turbo four with a light chassis and capable suspension for endless Baja adventures.

About 20 years ago, KTM—an Austrian manufacturer best known in the United States for its motorcycles—broke into the sports car business with the KTM X-Bow. Now, the KTM X-Bow brand is doing some expanding of its own with a new premium side-by-side powered by an Audi engine and priced at up to nearly $100K.

KTM’s sports cars have historically used engines from the Volkswagen Group, and the new Arrow off-roader doesn’t break the mold. An Audi-sourced EA888 2.0-liter turbo four pairs with a seven-speed DSG transmission. The standard engine makes 280 horsepower, but the higher-priced Arrow Black Limited Edition is good for 330 horses. The EA888 is also used in the Audi A3 and S3, along with the GTI and R versions of the Volkswagen Golf. The X-Bow’s horsepower rating also beats the 2027 Polaris RZR Pro R, which tops out at 275 horses. That’s a pretty rowdy setup in the world of side-by-sides.

Front and rear limited-slip differentials, along with a chromoly steel chassis, help both Arrow variations fit right into Dakar-worthy off-road expeditions. A suspension with unequal-length control arms and dampers developed with KW Reiger allows for about 23.6 inches of travel.

Inside, both versions get Sabelt seats and harnesses. The standard Arrow variant features an open chassis, while the Black Limited Edition adds an enclosed cabin and air conditioning for even more comfort, as well as a fly-off handbrake for extra fun.


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