The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQC electric SUV range has been expanded with a new entry-level variant, cutting the base price by over $15,000.
The revised EQC line-up sees the sole variant previously offered by Mercedes-Benz renamed to EQC400 4Matic Sport, and a new EQC400 4Matic model slot below it, priced from $124,300 before on-road costs – $17,000 less than the $141,300 before on-road costs Sport (which was previously listed at $140,771 before on-roads).
Standard equipment across both models includes twin 10.25-inch screens with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, LED headlights, electric front seats with heating, dual-zone climate control, black leatherette upholstery, keyless entry, power tailgate, and a full suite of active safety technologies.
Both models are powered by dual electric motors developing 300kW and 760Nm combined, paired to an 80kWh lithium-ion battery for a 5.1-second 0-100km/h sprint time, and a 434km range according to lenient Australian Design Rules testing (or around 350km on Europe's more realistic WLTP test cycle).
A five-year/unlimited-kilometre Chargefox "ultra-rapid" public charging subscription is standard, with access to some "fast charging" stations also included. The vehicle can charge at up to 110kW on a DC socket, or 11kW on an AC wallbox.
Two new exterior paint hues can be had across the range: Spectral Blue and Designo Opalite White Bright.
Order books for the 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQC400 4Matic will open "shortly", ahead of first deliveries "towards the end of 2021".
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQC400 4Matic standard features:
• 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, DAB+ digital radio and EQ-specific views
• 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
• Multibeam LED headlights with auto high-beam
• 20-inch AMG alloy wheels
• Power-adjustable front seats with heating
• Power-adjustable steering column
• Black 'Artico' leatherette upholstery
• 64-colour ambient cabin lighting
• Dual-zone climate control
• Keyless entry with push-button start
• Power tailgate
• 360-degree camera
• Autonomous emergency braking
• Adaptive cruise control
• Lane-keep assist
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Traffic-sign recognition
• Active parking assist (semi-automatic parking)
• Evasive steering assist
• Pre-Safe system (which prepares the car when an imminent collision is detected)
• Nine airbags
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