Mercedes EQC
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Tech specs
Price range: TBD.
Engine: Dual-motor electric.
Transmission/drive: NA/all-wheel.
Why it matters:
The EQC is the first mass-produced electric vehicle to wear the Mercedes-Benz three-pointed star. It’s also a practical, family-friendly SUV, jumping into the heart of a segment that’s about to get very competitive.
Between this, the Audi e-tron, BMW iX3, Jaguar I-Pace and Tesla Model 3, drivers suddenly have a lot of choice when it comes to electric luxury vehicles.
Mercedes hasn’t provided a price or a good range estimate yet – the European NEDC-rating of 450 kilometres is overly optimistic.
We do, however, know that EQC’s two electric motors will output a combined 402 horsepower, enough to haul this 2.5 tonne machine from 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds.
Inside, the cabin is more sci-fi than anything else we’ve seen from Mercedes. It feels cleaner, more modern than the brand’s other offerings.
When it comes to EVs, the EQC is just the beginning for Mercedes.
“Arriving in Canada in early 2020, it is the forerunner for our EQ lineup, which by 2022 will have expanded to include fully electric options in all key market segments from Smart right up to large SUVs,” said Brian Fulton, president and chief executive officer of Mercedes-Benz Canada.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
In both sedan and hatchback form, these two all-new subcompacts are the best entry point to Mercedes ownership for buyers on a budget.
The hatchback starts at $35,990. For the money, we like the mix of style and practicality on offer here. It’s a smarter choice than the cramped Mercedes CLA.
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