KYMCO Adds New Mid-Size 450cc UXV SxS, UXV 500i G With Generator To 2015 Line

July 2014 Powersport News

Spartanburg, SC - KYMCO USA is rolling into 2015 with 32 models of off-road vehicles, including four versions of the all-new mid-sized UXV 450i side-by-side vehicle and a UXV 500i outfitted with a 5kW generator sure to help operators with a variety of utility applications and chores. Also on the list of new vehicles is four EPS models in the popular MXU Series ATV line and two newly designed Youth Quads in the Mongoose 90S and 70S that are sure please younger ATV riders.

UXV 450i

Offering a completely revised design to KYMCO’s line-up of UXV side-by-side vehicle, the UXV 450i ($7,999), UXV 450i TURF ($8,499), UXV 450i Camo ($8,499) and UXV 450i LE 50th ($8,699) all are motivated by a fuel-injected 443cc SOHC 4-stroke 4-valve liquid-cooled engine. Power is transferred via shaft drive with push-button on-demand 2WD/4WD, transmission duties are handled by a tough automatic CVT (H-L-N-R-P) with differential lock, the front and rear suspension receive an independent dual A-arm set-up with 7.5 inches of travel, a 25x8-12 front and 25x10-12 rear tire/wheel package aids in achieving a log-crossing 10 inches of ground clearance, the 8.5-gallon fuel tank will keep you on trail with hydraulic disc brakes that safely reels the entire package down from speed.

The standard UXV 450i model comes in either Red or Blue; the Camo model features the True Timber New Conceal Camo pattern; the TURF model, featuring KYMCO’s Tight Turn Turf Control with front differential lock and open, selectable rear differential with differential lock, Turf tires, CVT transmission and hydraulic brakes and a shaft-mounted parking brake make it ideal for multi surfaces from trail riding, hard asphalt to golf course greens; and the Limited Edition (LE) 50th Anniversary model outfitted with aluminum alloy wheels, 3,000-lb. winch and Metallic Gold paint and exclusive 50th Anniversary KYMCO Emblem.

UXV 500i G
Introduced alongside the UXV 500i LE 50th ($10,199) and UXV 500i Camo ($9,999) is another new addition to KYMCO’s side-by-side family of vehicles, the totally innovative, mobile electric power generating solution UXV 500i G ($12,999), which combines all the features and benefits of the company’s go-anywhere, recreational UXV Series side-by-sides with a fully integrated Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled (TEFC) 5kW Generator with a (5) point integrated safety system. The KYMCO exclusive includes a GFCI safety circuit breaker generating all the power you’ll ever need, where and when you need it. With full digital monitoring and industry leading automatic electrical load compensation the UXV 500i G produces consistent, spike-free power under any condition on the job or on the trail. Available in Red, the UXV 500i G also features Tight Turn Turf Control with front differential lock and open, selectable rear differential with differential lock, CVT transmission, hydraulic brakes with shaft-mounted parking brake, a soft top and full windshield.

Rounding out KYMCO USA’s side-by-side line are two versions of the 45 hp UXV 700i introduced last year—the UXV 700i LE 50th ($10,699) and the UXV 700i Camo ($10,499) models. The UXV 700i LE 50th comes with black aluminum alloy wheels, 26x9-14 and 26x11-14 tires, 3,000-lb. winch and Metallic Gold paint with 50th Anniversary Emblem while the UXV 700i Camo offers True Timber New Conceal Camo pattern.

In addition to those model-specific offerings, all of KYMCO’s UXV models come standard with an on-demand 2WD/4WD drive system with engine braking to traverse the steepest of declines, a 440-lb.-capacity tilting cargo bed, 1,200-lb. towing capacity, 2-inch receiver hitch, winch mounting plate, handbrake, dual headlights and taillights, a locking glove box, underseat and under hood storage, multi-function digital instrument display, 12V accessory outlet and dual beverage holder.

ATVs
KYMCO’s ATV line features 18 models, with the adult models highlighted by three 50th Anniversary versions, two of which coming standard with electronic power steering (EPS), that provides smooth responsive steering at all speeds and lets you ride for recreation or work all day with less arm fatigue. There are also three True Timber New Conceal Camo pattern models, two featuring EPS.

The MXU 700i EPS LE 50th ($9,799), MXU 700i EPS Camo ($9,399) and MXU 700i CAMO ($8,799) all are powered by a fuel-injected 695cc SOHC 4-stroke 4-valve liquid-cooled engine producing 45 hp.

The MXU 500i EPS LE 50th ($8,699), MXU 500i EPS Camo ($8,299) and MXU 500i CAMO ($7,699) are powered by a fuel-injected 499cc DOHC 4-stroke 4-valve liquid-cooled engine developing 36 hp.

All MXU 700i and 500i ATVs feature an automatic CVT (H-L-N-R-P) transmission with differential lock, on-demand 2WD/4WD selection and independent dual A-arm front and rear suspensions with a sway bar offering 6.2 inches and 6.8 inches of travel, respectively; hydraulic dual disc front brake and shaft-mounted hydraulic rear brake; 100-lb. front rack capacity, 187-lb. rear rack capacity, standard 2-inch receiver with a 1,050-lb. towing capacity, and right (locking) and left fender storage compartments.

The MXU 450i LE 50th ($6,699) and MXU 450i Camo ($6,399) get their motivation from a fuel-injected 443cc SOHC 4-stroke 4-valve liquid-cooled engine.

The two 450i ATVs feature an automatic CVT (H-L-N-R-P) transmission, on-demand 2WD/4WD, independent dual A-arm front and rear suspension offering 7 inches of travel, hydraulic dual disc front and single disc rear brakes, 24x8-12 front and 24x10-12 rear tires, 75-lb. front rack capacity, 150-lb. rear rack capacity and a standard 2-inch receiver with a 1,050-lb. towing capacity.

The 50th Anniversary version of the MXU 450i, 500i and 700i ATVs are outfitted with aluminum alloy wheels (chrome for the MXU 450i, black for the MXU 500i and 700i) 3,000-lb. winch and 50th Anniversary Emblems; the Camo version of the 450i, 500i and 700i ATVs feature the True Timber New Conceal Camo pattern.

Finally, for young riders, KYMCO for 2015 offers the new four-stroke Mongoose 70S ($2,199) and Mongoose 90S ($2,499) sporting a new aggressive body design and all new graphics package. The Mongoose 90S, (Y-10) for riders 10 years of age and older, features an easy to use CVT automatic transmission with Forward, Neutral and Reverse. Both the Mongoose 70S,  (Y-6) for riders 6 years of age and older and Mongoose 90S come standard with front and rear lights and an auto-stop safety lanyard and are available in red and blue.

All KYMCO off-road vehicles contain U.S. Forest Service approved spark arrestors, are California Green Sticker compliant, and feature a one-year factory warranty.

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