The G580 EQ gets individual motors for each wheel
- Four individual motors
- 360 turn on spot capability
- 587HP, 1164NM
Mercedes-Benz has launched the G580 with EQ technology in India at a price of Rs. 3 crore(Ex-showroom). The electric G Wagon gets impressive figures with four electric motors and a full turn-on-spot capability.
Mercedes Benz G580 EQ: Design & Interior
According to Mercedes-Benz, the G580 EQ retains the classic styling of the G Wagon. It does get a few changes such as a slightly raised bonnet and flared rear wheel arches with air curtains. It also gets cladding on the A-pillar and a lip spoiler on the roof edge. A unique touch to the G580 EQ is the optional black panel grille carried over from the EQG concept.
Inside, it remains similar to it’s fossil fuel-powered version with features such as dual 12.3 inch screens, an 18 speaker Burmester music system with Dolby Atmos, MBUX with AR for navigation, 64-colour ambient lighting, transparent bonnet and more. Exclusive to the electric version is G-Roar which mimics exhaust sounds while approaching the car.
Mercedes-Benz G580 EQ: Performance & Price
Mercedes has given the G580 EQ four individual electric motors for each wheel giving it an astonishing 587HP and 1164NM of torque. This power is derived from a 116kWh battery with 200kW DC fast charging capabilities which juice it up from 10-80% in just 32 minutes. According to Mercedes, this powertrain can deliver 473Km of range (WLTP-cycle) and sends it from 0-100Kmph in just 4.7 seconds.
There are a few more neat tricks up the G580 EQ’s sleeves. The much touted G-Turn can rotate the car on the spot twice in one go by getting the motors to turn left and right wheels in seperate directions. You also get software activated virtual diff locks, off-road cockpit, an off-road crawl mode which acts like low range 4×4 and more.
As for pricing, Mercedes-Benz will be launching the G580 EQ exclusively in the Edition One trim priced at Rs. 3 Crore (Ex-showroom) before options. It competes with other super luxury electric SUVs such as the Lotus Eletre.
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 450 launched
At the event, Mercedes-Benz also launched the 450 variant of the EQS SUV which will sit below the 580 variant launched a few months back. While both variants will share the equipment list, the 450 will be available only as a 5 seater and gets a lower powered motor making 360HP and 800NM torque- down by 184HP and 58NM respectively. Due to this, the range has also slightly increased by 11Km to an MIDC-claimed 820Km. The EQS SUV 450 has been priced at Rs. 1.28 Crore (Ex-showroom)
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