MERCEDES-BENZ has launched a second EQS variant to the Australian market this week, the EQS450 4Matic set to hitch the Mercedes-AMG EQS53 4Matic+ in native showrooms from subsequent month priced from $219,900 plus on-road prices.
The German importer says the variant presents patrons extra selection, whereas additionally “establishing a fascinating new benchmark within the quickly rising Mercedes-EQ vary”.
Promising excellent consolation, house and luxurious coupled with fascinating design and future-focused expertise, the Mercedes-Benz EQS450 4Matic incorporates a twin motor driveline with the model’s all-wheel drive Torque Shift expertise and a powerful system output of 450kW and 800Nm.
Response is claimed to be instantaneous with a quoted 0-100km/h time of 5.6 seconds.
Normal rear-axle steering permits an angle of as much as 4.5º including what Mercedes-Benz says is additional steering responsiveness at excessive speeds whereas additionally aiding manoeuvrability in low-speed conditions by “considerably decreasing the turning circle”.
Battery energy is rated at 107.8kWh to offer the EQS450 4Matic with a driving vary of as much as 664km (NEDC). The unit can obtain cost from each AC (22kW) and DC (200kW) energy sources.
Sharing equally seductive styling cues with the EQS53, the EQS450 options an AMG Line exterior with AMG-specific entrance bumper, rear apron and aspect skirts, together with 21-inch AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels and a “distinctive Mercedes-Benz grille”.
Inside, the variant boasts Consolation seats, a Nappa leather-based upholstered multi-function steering wheel, Rear Seat Package deal incorporating upholstered cushions, luxurious head restraints and electrically adjustable backrests. The centre double cupholder is enhanced with an integral inductive charging pad for added comfort.
Brimming with security and infotainment expertise the EQS450 4Matic additionally features a 710-watt Burmester 3D encompass sound system with 15 audio system, Thermotronic four-zone local weather management system, heated and ventilated entrance seats, head-up show, augmented actuality head-up show, 64-colour energetic ambient lighting, a glass panoramic sliding sunroof, digital LED headlights with adaptive excessive beam, energetic parking help and a 360º digital camera system.
Driver help applied sciences see the EQS450 4Matic embody as customary Mercedes-Benz’s Driver Help Package deal Plus together with adaptive cruise management, energetic lane conserving, visitors signal recognition, route-based velocity adaptation, energetic visitors help, energetic steering help, energetic lane change help and the Pre-Protected impulse aspect accident preparation system.
ANCAP not too long ago awarded the Mercedes-Benz EQS450 4Matic with a five-star security ranking.
Mercedes-Benz Australia says the EQS450 4Matic is on the market to order now, with the primary buyer deliveries to start in September.
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS pricing*:
Mercedes-Benz EQS450 4Matic (a) | $219,900 |
Mercedes-AMG EQS53 4Matic+ (a) | $327,075 |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.