Top 5 Highlights: Mercedes-EQC

The Mercedes-EQC was launched in India in October 2020 and that's the company's first all electric model in the country. With a price tag of Rs. 1 crore, the EQC 400 comes to India as a completely built model. It is the most luxurious of electric SUVs in the country and for now the only one in the segment, for there is no competition yet. Having said that, both BMW and Audi are itching to get into the game but for now, the EQC reigns supreme.

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The new Mercedes-Benz EQC is based on the same platform as the company's mid-size SUV GLC, and thus it comes with a similar silhouette, but has a very different look. Upfront, the SUV comes with a multi-slat grille with a U-shaped chrome surround, along with LED headlamps and LED daytime running lamps. So when you see it on the road, it's a different beast altogether.

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Let's take a look at the top 5 highlights of the Mercedes EQC

1. The Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 gets two electric motors, with each positioned at the front and rear axles, so yes! It's an all-wheel-drive electric SUV.

2. Powering the electric motors is an 80kW lithium-ion battery unit that can provide a driving range of 450 - 471 km on a single charge. The electric motors generate a cumulative power of 402 bhp and 765 Nm of peak torque

3. On the inside, the new EQC gets the signature Mercedes-Benz treatment with premium fit and finish, luxurious soft-touch material, and a host of smart equipment. The big attraction is the large 12.3-inch dual screen display that is angled towards the driver and is used for both instrumentation and infotainment.

4. The EQC can clock triple digit speeds in just 5.1 seconds, while the top-speed is restricted to 180 kmph.

5. The SUV also gets the latest MBUX infotainment system with Me, Mercedes, offering a range of connected car functions and voice command features. In terms of safety, the EQC gets 7 airbags as standard along with a bunch of active and passive driver assistance systems.