Mercedes-Benz G580 to be launched in India on 9 January
While pre-booking for the upcoming all-electric G-Wagon has been underway since July, Mercedes-Benz India has just announced the that car G580 will officially be launched on 9 January 2025. This will be the brand's first launch of the new year and will be the sixth car in the German's EV portfolio for India.
The battery-powered G 580 with EQ Technology will have a 116kWh battery pack that provides up to 473km of range (WLTP). Known for its extreme 0ff-road nature, the electric G has four electric motors, 1 for each wheel. Combined, they produce a total of 587PS and 1,164Nm of torque. That's good enough to take this box on wheels from 0 to 100kmph in less than 5 seconds.
The chassis design, which is typical of the G-Class, is indeed very off-road competent, with independent suspension on the front axle and a stiff axle at the back, which was created specifically for the integration of the electric motor. The vehicle will have unique on and off-road driving qualities thanks to each wheel having its own individual electric motor.
The front appearance of the Concept EQG is unmistakably familiar, thanks to that decades-old boxy stance and circular headlight design. The front grille is closed off and features the same 3D star design as the EQS, as well as an LED strip around it. The spare wheel in the back has been replaced with a storage box. The EQG's roof rack also has a light bar, emphasizing its off-road capabilities.
One of the most unique features of the EQG is the G-Turn, which allows the car to rotate 720 degrees in the same spot. Prices for this upcoming new EV from Merc are expected to be around Rs 3 crore (ex-showroom).
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