Mercedes-Benz EQS Enters The Philippines, The Price Is Cheaper Than Indonesia

Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4 Matic which is sold in the Philippines (Doc. Top Gear Philippines)

JAKARTA - Mercedes-Benz is one of the automotive companies committed to launching electric vehicles (EVs) globally. The next market to be targeted is the Philippines by launching the EQS sedan.

Reporting from Top Gear Philippines, Thursday, January 18, this German manufacturer brought only one variant, namely EQS 450 4 Matific. Thus, Mercedes-Benz has four EV models that are presented in this flated rice' country.

Positioned above the EQE model, the car measures the equivalent of an S-Class with a wheelbase of more than 5.2 meters. The appearance of this car becomes even more attractive with the AMG Line package that adorns several parts of the vehicle.

Meanwhile, the interior is decorated with several premium touches with the presence of a 'HyperScreen' display connected to the dashboard. This feature has a function as a vehicle infotainment system and there is an additional screen on the passenger side dashboard.

When thoroughly measured, the screen display on the dashboard has a size of up to 56 inches, including digital cluster instruments, wood materials, and leather materials.

For back seats, seats can be donated to relax. The back seat is also equipped with controls with various functions through installed screens in the front seat. To strengthen the premium impression, the Burmester surround sound system is also added in it.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4 Matic is equipped with a double electric motor installed in front and rear, resulting in 355 dk of power and 800 Nm of torque with an all-wheel drive system (AWD).

In addition to impressive performance, the manufacturer also embeds a battery with a large capacity of 120 kWh which can provide a range of up to 685 km.

Regarding the price, Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4 Matic sells for 9.99 million pesos or around Rp. 2.7 billion based on the current exchange rate. The price tag is cheaper than the one sold in Indonesia for Rp. 3.4 billion Off The Road DKI Jakarta, based on figures from the Mercedes-Benz Indonesia website.