The Munro Mark 1 is an electric SUV currently in development in Scotland. The company caters to people who really use their off-road vehicles like farmers, forestry workers and people in the mining industry. If that’s okay with you, the fledgling automaker already has a deal to bring this rugged machine to the United States.
Munro has struck a deal with electric vehicle rental specialist Wyre for that company to sell and distribute the SUV in the United States, according to The Scottish. The automaker plans to make an initial run of 50 vehicles, half of which are destined for the United States. First UK deliveries are expected in March or April 2023.
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“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to make this a big hit in the United States,” said Wyre Director Rebecca Hansen. The Scottish.
The square vehicle in these photos is still a prototype. “We’re releasing the production version in November this year,” a Munro spokesperson said. Motor1.com. “The visual design (interior and exterior) has been completely modernized.” The company released a teaser on Instagram.
According to preliminary specifications, the Munro has a single electric motor developing 376 horsepower (280 kilowatts) and 516 pound-feet (700 Newton-meters) of torque. It has a permanent four-wheel-drive system with a two-speed transfer case and a locking center differential. Front and rear axle differential locks are optional.
Its battery has a useful capacity of 80.1 kilowatt hours. This provides an estimated range of 168 miles or around 16 hours of off-road driving. The system supports DC fast charging at 100 kilowatts and 22 kW AC.
For hauling stuff, the Munro has a payload of 2,205 pounds (1.00 kilograms) and there’s room for a Euro-size pallet. It can tow 7,716 pounds (3,500 kilograms).
Munro positions the electric SUV as rugged and serviceable. It has a galvanized steel frame and aluminum body panels. The brakes and suspension are “widely available OEM parts,” according to the company’s site. Electrical components are protected against water and dust.
When the going gets rough, the approach angle is an impressive 88 degrees and the departure angle is an impressive 70 degrees. It can cross 3,281 feet (1 meter) of water.
If you’re in the UK, Munro is now taking refundable £500 pre-orders for the vehicle. The expected price is £72,500 before the country’s value added tax. There are no US market prices at this time.
