Mercedes-Benz Philippines has quietly added the all-electric V-Class MPV, the EQV, to its line-up. Available in the EQV 300 guise, this Lexus LM, Denza D9, Zeekr 009, and even Li Auto Home competitor is priced at P 5,990,000.
The EQV 300’s eATS electric drivetrain is situated under the front end with a charging connection (up to 11 kW AC charging and 110 kW DC charging) in the bumper. The motor itself produces a peak 150 kW (204 horsepower), while peak torque is 362 Nm. The single-speed gearbox offers a top speed of 160 km/h. With a 100-kWh lithium-ion battery (94 kWh usable), Mercedes-Benz says it has a range of 405 kilometers between charges.
Maximizing the range, the EQV has regenerative braking which coverts mechanical rotation to electrical energy and is used to charge the battery. At its lowest, the vehicle simply coasts when the accelerator’s lifted; at its strongest, it’s possible drive using a single pedal.
The Philippine spec EQV seats seven in a 2+2+3 format. The first two rows offer a wide range of adjustment with power adjustment for the front seats, while the third-row seats can be folded down individually for added cargo flexibility. In conjunction with the load compartment shelf, it splits the available cargo room while also making for convenient loading and unloading.
The EQV 300 comes standard with leather seats, a crystal gray roof liner, a 64-color ambient lighting, heated seats for the first two rows, a fully automatic climate control at the front and a semi-automatic climate control for the rear, and auto-dimming rearview mirror. Meanwhile, infotainment duties are provided by an EQ-specific MBUX system which adds a “EQ” tile in the 10-inch display’s main menu connected to a 15-speaker Burmester Surround Sound system.
Outside, the EQV 300 carries the same “EQ” design language with the prominent black panel radiator grille with chrome fins, LED headlights, anodized load-bearing roof rails (up to 150 kilograms), dual power sliding doors, heated sideview mirrors, and a power tailgate with a separate window opening. The local specification also is the long wheelbase (3,430 mm) version. In terms of other dimensions, it’s 5,370 mm long, 2,244 mm wide, and 1,968 mm tall riding on 17-inch 20-spoke wheels.
As for safety, it comes with a full set passive and active safety features plus automatic high beams, adaptive cruise control, active lane keeping assist, blind spot assist, and a 360-degree camera.
Leather seats , hmm please recheck , it’s leatherette
ReplyDeleteMercedes-Benz EQV or Lexus LM HEV?
ReplyDeleteThis doesn't seem to have too much screens. Too much screens isn't luxury. Too much screens make a car feel cheaper in the long run.
ReplyDeleteliterally the worst car out of the many luxury vans available. rides and feels like a commercial van - its just a badge
ReplyDeleteLexus because they use real leather!
ReplyDelete1mil+ more for real leather?! OMG what a deal! 😱
DeleteBut again I’ll choose zeekr 009, not only real leather but quicker and superb air suspension
ReplyDeletepls buy any of that if you can
DeleteZeekr will be a headache later on. Air suspension? Oh boy...
DeleteA major concern here is the lithium ion battery. You are buying a 5.9m vehicle that is a potential fire hazard. They should have shifted to lifepo4 as what the BYDs are using nowadays.
ReplyDeleteWhile some battery chemistries are safer than others, the construction of modern battery units have really good safety records.
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