Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 5-Seat Electric SUV To Launch In India On Jan 9

Mercedes-Benz India is all set for the new year with the plan to launch the brand new EQS 450. Along with this, the German automaker is preparing to launch the G 580 in January. As per the brand's announcement, the new EQS electric SUV will be assembled in India, making it the first country out of the US to have the facility to assemble the EV. It is to be noted that the brand launched the EQS SUV in the country earlier in the 580 guise, which was followed by the Maybach EQS SUV.

Once launched in the country, the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 will be a relatively accessible vehicle with a five-seat layout contrasting the seven-seat configuration. Along with this, the five-seat option of the vehicle will bring more space to the rear seats by eliminating the extra seats. However, on the outside the EV will follow the brand's typical brand language.

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The EQS 450 will also be equipped with all kinds of bells and whistles expected of a car of this caliber. To mention a few, it will come equipped with a five-zone climate control, 360-degree camera, Burmester sound system, puddle lamps, illuminated running boards, soft-close doors, and more. Meanwhile, the highlight of the cabin is the 56-inch hyperscreen setup, which consists of three screens integrated into a single unit. For safety, the automaker offers nine airbags, a Level 2 ADAS suite, and more.

Powering the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 will be a 122 kWh battery pack. This is the same unit that the brand has employed in the EQS 580 and will offer a claimed range of 857 km on a single charge. The charge from the battery pack is used by two electric motors each one placed on each axle. This system together puts out 537 bhp of power and 858 Nm of peak torque. Using this power, the car can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 4.7 seconds. Once drained, the battery can be charged from 10-80 percent in 31 minutes by employing a 200 kW DC charger.