MERCEDES-BENZ has revised, renamed, and repriced its in style all-electric EQA and EQB small SUVs that arrive quickly amped up with an prolonged driving vary, extra package, and sharper seems to be.
Now referred to as EQA 250+, EQB250+ and EQA350 4Matic, the brand new fashions promote from $84,900 and $89,100 plus on-road prices respectively for the primary two (that fall beneath the Luxurious Automotive Tax threshold) with the extra highly effective EQA350 4Matic mannequin pitched from $102,900 excluding on-road prices.
Mercedes-Benz Australia says the newcomers are anticipated to broaden the mannequin’s attraction as a result of raft of “spectacular” updates presenting a extra compelling case for utility-focused younger households, {couples}, and downsizers.
Beforehand non-compulsory gear has been added to the 250+ variants as normal spec.
Sweetening the deal a contact for purchasers is extra handy electrical charging following the launch of Mercedes me Cost, a brand new service that allows “seamless” digital authentication at charging stations at the side of automated fee and billing.
A complimentary Chargefox subscription can be supplied with each new EQA and EQB bought (T&Cs apply).
The already in style pair of electron powered Benzes has discovered favour with a broad cross-section of consumers interested in the EQA’s compact dimensions and modern styling and the family-friendly practicality of the boxy and spacious EQB.
Battery enhancements have yielded an extra 54km vary to 578km (claimed) for the EQA250+ over the earlier mannequin, with the EQB250+ scoring an extra 57km vary to 564km (claimed) in comparison with its predecessor.
Each variants are powered by an electrical motor producing 140kW of energy and 385Nm of torque allied to a 70.5kWh battery pack.
Externally, the brand new fashions differ from the earlier autos with sharp new exterior styling together with a brand new entrance grille design that includes a “constellation of Mercedes-Benz stars, plus distinctive new tail-light graphics”.
Inside, each fashions utilise the current-generation Mercedes-Benz multifunction sports activities steering wheel in Nappa leather-based that includes contact management buttons plus a brand new Mercedes-Benz backlit sample trim.
That further normal gear that was beforehand non-compulsory consists of AMG Line exterior styling that includes AMG physique styling, entrance seats with electrical adjustment and reminiscence setting, a sophisticated sound system, a panoramic sunroof, and normal metallic paint.
In a minor miracle for a automobile its measurement, the EQB250+ provides a 3rd row of seats as normal permitting seating for as much as seven individuals. It was a preferred choice beforehand and could be folded flat to create additional cargo capability.
Each variants experience on adjustable damping suspension designed to ship a managed, snug experience with sporty dealing with.
Commonplace package consists of three-zone computerized local weather management, sports-style entrance seats in Artico and Microcut microfibre with four-way lumbar assist, the superior MBUX multimedia system together with navigation with augmented actuality show, inside ambient lighting with a selection of 64 colors, Apple CarPlay and Google Android Auto smartphone integration, wi-fi charging for cell units, digital radio, and a helpful partition internet and cargo compartment package deal.
Additionally a part of the provide is Keyless-Go entry and beginning, a powered Straightforward-Pack tailgate, a parking package deal together with 360-degree digicam view and Lively Parking Help, LED high-performance headlights with adaptive excessive beam help, heat-insulating darkish tinted glass from the centre pillar backwards, and distinctive 20-inch AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels.
Each 250+ fashions rating a big selection of integral security techniques on each variants consists of 9 airbags, the pre-safe accident anticipation system, Distronic energetic distance help cruise management, Lively Lane Protecting Help, Blind Spot Help, Visitors Signal Help, Lively Braking Help, exit warning operate, tyre stress monitoring, an auto-dipping rear-view mirror, and the Mercedes-Benz emergency name system.
Stepping as much as the EQB350 4Matic we discover twin electrical motor drive with 215kW and 520Nm on faucet powering all 4 wheels from a 66.5 kWh battery pack that provides a claimed 489km vary (NEDC). Benz says the sporty EQB350 4Matic can clock a 6.0-scond 0-100 km/h dash.
The extra highly effective mannequin positive aspects further package over the 250+ variations including a Burmester 3D encompass sound system, head-up show, MBUX Inside Help, Guard 360 car safety, and Driving Help Package deal that includes Lively Steering Help, Route-Primarily based Pace Adaption, and Prolonged Automated Restart in site visitors.
The brand new recharge system is built-in into the MBUX multimedia system and consists of navigation fitted with an electrical intelligence characteristic that calculates a snug and time-efficient route, together with charging stops.
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA pricing*:
250+ (a) | $84,900 | (+$2600) |
350 4Matic (a) | $102,900 | (+$321) |
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB pricing*:
250+ (a) | $89,100 | (+$1366) |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
