Mercedes-Benz has launched the luxury AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ electric in India priced at Rs 2.45 crore (ex-showroom). This is the brand's first all-electric AMG vehicle in the Indian market based on the Mercedes EQ architecture for luxury vehicles. The brand is also planning to introduce two more electric vehicles for the Indian market as well which will be launched in the coming months.
Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ - Design
The AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ has a blacked-out grille with vertical chrome slats that adheres to the standard AMG design language. Digital light headlamp with an LED strip extending across the front is a highlight in the front view. The side features flush-fitting door handles with lighting and 21-inch matte black alloy wheels. It has an LED light strip at the back that extends the entire length of the bootlid. The EQS 53 AMG obtains a wind resistance value of 0.23 cd thanks to its aerodynamic design. The model's dimensions are 5,223mm in length, 1,926mm in width, and 1,515mm in height, with a 3,210mm wheelbase.
Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ - Interior
The EQS AMG 53's interior is packed with numerous luxurious amenities. With the introduction of EQS to the Indian market, the brand unveiled its MBUX Hyperscreen. A large 56-inch screen is available, which spans the dashboard and merges three smaller screens (screen diagonal: 12.3 inch), central display (17.7 inch) and front passenger display (12.3 inch) appear as one visual unit. The vehicle also features 8 CPU cores and 24GB of RAM. The manufacturer has installed a 15-speaker, 3D Burmester sound system in the cabin to improve the sound quality.
The AMG-spec flat bottom steering wheel is covered in Nappa leather with an Alcantara finish. Door pads are also finished in Alcantara to maintain the luxury feel. Additionally, there are massage seats available with an option of Nappa leather on the inside.
Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ - Powertrain, Range & Other Specs
The AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ has a 107.8 kWh high-voltage battery in addition to a 400-volt battery. The battery pack produces 1020 Nm of maximum torque and 762 bhp of power. It gets a WLTP range of 529-586 km. The substantially quicker charging periods of the new battery generation are an additional benefit. Direct current quick charging stations have the capacity to provide the battery with up to 200 kW of power. In this situation, power can be "filled up" in less than 19 minutes for up to additional 300 kilometres (WLTP). The electrified AMG can be easily charged at home or at public charging stations with up to 22 kW of alternating current thanks to the onboard charger. Added features, such as battery-friendly charging, increase the effectiveness of charging.
Additionally, the India-spec model with the Dynamic Plus package comes standard with 4MATIC+ technology. The EQS can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds with this package. It also has AMG's Ride Control+ air suspension, which combines with rear-axle steering and electronically controlled active dampers. The driver can also pre-select the basic suspension setup with the AMG Dynamic Select drive modes.
Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ - Price & Warranty
The Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ will arrive in India as a Completely Built Unit (CBU) at a cost of Rs. 2.45 crore (ex-showroom). The manufacturer offers a battery warranty of 10 years (8 + 2 years or 2.5 lakh km) and a service interval of two years or 30,000 km, whichever comes first. The EQS 53's service package begins at Rs. 1.15 lakh, while the advance assurance package costs Rs. 2.5 lakh. The EQS 580, a domestically built non-AMG variant of the EQS, will also be released by the brand.
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