Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has expanded its EQ line-up of electrical automobiles (EVs) with the launch of the brand new EQS450 4Matic SUV, which joins the prevailing EQS580 4Matic SUV that has been on sale right here since October final 12 months.
Retailing at RM625,888 on-the-road with out insurance coverage, the brand new variant is RM74,000 inexpensive than the now range-topping EQS580 4Matic SUV. For the cash, you get an improved nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery pack with a better usable vitality capability of 118 kWh (from 107.8 kWh) in addition to a dual-motor setup.
The latter is rated at 360 PS (355 hp or 265 kW) and 800 Nm, which is lower than the EQS580 4Matic SUV with 544 PS (536 hp or 400 kW) and 858 Nm. Consequently, the 0-100 km/h dash takes 1.5 seconds longer at 6.1 seconds, however the prime pace is unchanged at 210 km/h.
Totally charged, the claimed most vary following the WLTP normal is 673 km, which is a 58 km enchancment over the dearer (and highly effective) EQS SUV variant. The max AC charging capability is 22 kW (upgraded over the usual 11 kW), so a 0-100% state of cost (SoC) is reached in six hours and quarter-hour. With DC quick charging on the most supported capability of 200 kW, a 10-80% SoC is achieved in simply 31 minutes.
As with the EQS580, the EQS450 will get an Airmatic air suspension system with ADS+ variable damping adjustment that enables the car’s floor clearance to be raised or lowered by as much as 25 mm relying on the chosen drive mode. There’s additionally rear-axle steering the place the rear wheels can flip as much as 10 levels to scale back the turning radius – helpful for a car this dimension.
The EQS450 additionally comes normal with the AMG Line exterior that brings with it a extra aggressive entrance bumper. This options black trim within the decrease apron to spotlight the bigger aspect intakes (slatted and with built-in air curtains) and decrease air inlet.
Different gadgets embody Digital Gentle headlamps (with Adaptive Highbeam Help Plus) linked by a lightweight bar on the entrance, rear taillights with curved 3D helix graphics, retractable door handles, aluminium working boards in addition to 22-inch AMG multi-spoke light-alloy wheels in high-gloss black with a high-sheen end.
Shifting inside, the EQS450 is supplied with the Electrical Artwork package deal that sees brown open-pore magnolia wooden trim with aluminium star-pattern accents adorn areas just like the centre console and door playing cards. Upholstery is black brown Nappa leather-based for the seats, with the fabric in balao brown utilized on the centre console and door armrests.
By way of tech, there’s the MBUX Hyperscreen that spans 141 cm and consists of three separate shows, together with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 17.7-inch central touchscreen and a 12.3-inch touchscreen for the entrance passenger. Becoming a member of this trio is a head-up show with a projection space of 77 inches.
For these seated within the rear, they get to benefit from the MBUX Excessive-Finish Rear Seat Leisure System with two 11.6-inch touchscreens fastened onto the again of the entrance seats in addition to wi-fi headsets. These shows, together with sure consolation and media capabilities can be managed through the detachable MBUX pill. Audio playback is dealt with by a 15-speaker Burmester encompass sound system with Dolby Atmos, which additionally serves to set the temper with the Energising Bundle modes.
As for security and driving help methods, the EQS SUV comes geared up with Driving Help Bundle Plus, which incorporates gadgets comparable to Distronic Plus, Energetic Lane Retaining Help, Energetic Steering Help, Evasive manoeuvre help, Pre-Secure Impulse Facet and rear sensors for the lane departure assistant. There’s additionally a Parking Bundle with a 360-degree digicam in addition to Energetic Parking Help with Parktronic included.
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