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MotorMatters review of the EQA
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WATCH | EVs are expensive but the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 makes for a good buy
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WATCH | EVs are expensive but the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 makes for a good buy
WATCH | EVs are expensive but the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 makes for a good buy | Life
Electric vehicles are out of reach for most South African consumers, but then again, so are even more affordable ICE vehicles. News24 Motoring contributor drives the EQA and says if money was no obstacle, it would make for proper choice.
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TechnoBok longer-term review of the EQA
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Mercedes has facelifted its entry-level electric crossovers: the EQA and EQB
New faces and fresh tech brings Merc’s smallest EVs in line with the rest of the range
Mercedes has been steadily facelifting its entire SUV range over the past few months, which is no mean feat given how many of the things it makes.
The EQA and EQB electric crossovers are the latest to get a nip and tuck, with the exterior changes pretty much limited to new star-filled black panels at the front, fresh bumpers and new taillight designs at the rear. Job done. Oh, and we’re told there are four new wheel designs ranging from 18- to 20-inchers, plus two new paint colours available.
The EQA has had a little bit of extra aero work too, with a new leading edge for the rear wheel arch and a little ridge that’s integrated into the rear lights acting as a teeny tiny spoiler. We’re told they combine to increase the maximum range up to a healthy 348 miles.
That’s achieved in the 188bhp single-motor, front-wheel drive EQA 250+ which gets a larger battery capacity of 70.5kWh. The rest of the range makes do with a 66.5kWh unit and includes the FWD 250 (188bhp), the twin-motor 300 4MATIC (225bhp) and the top of the tree 350 4MATIC (288bhp). All get a maximum DC charging speed of 100kW and the same battery/motor setups are available in the EQB, with the exception of the entry-level 250. The 250+ ekes out a max 333 miles in the EQB thanks to its blockier shape.
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New faces and fresh tech brings Merc’s smallest EVs in line with the rest of the range
Mercedes has been steadily facelifting its entire SUV range over the past few months, which is no mean feat given how many of the things it makes.
The EQA and EQB electric crossovers are the latest to get a nip and tuck, with the exterior changes pretty much limited to new star-filled black panels at the front, fresh bumpers and new taillight designs at the rear. Job done. Oh, and we’re told there are four new wheel designs ranging from 18- to 20-inchers, plus two new paint colours available.
The EQA has had a little bit of extra aero work too, with a new leading edge for the rear wheel arch and a little ridge that’s integrated into the rear lights acting as a teeny tiny spoiler. We’re told they combine to increase the maximum range up to a healthy 348 miles.
That’s achieved in the 188bhp single-motor, front-wheel drive EQA 250+ which gets a larger battery capacity of 70.5kWh. The rest of the range makes do with a 66.5kWh unit and includes the FWD 250 (188bhp), the twin-motor 300 4MATIC (225bhp) and the top of the tree 350 4MATIC (288bhp). All get a maximum DC charging speed of 100kW and the same battery/motor setups are available in the EQB, with the exception of the entry-level 250. The 250+ ekes out a max 333 miles in the EQB thanks to its blockier shape.
Mercedes has facelifted its entry-level electric crossovers: the EQA and EQB
New faces and fresh tech brings Merc’s smallest EVs in line with the rest of the range
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Mercedes-Benz EQA
EQA is the name of the entry into the fully electric vehicle world of Mercedes-Benz. It is a close relative of the GLA, bringing with it all the inspiring features of that vehicle and combining them with an efficient electric drive. The dynamic design of its SUV body signals that it has plenty of driving fun to offer. In 2021, the EQA was the first fully electric member of the successful Mercedes-Benz compact car family.
The seating position is high and upright as is typical for SUVs - comfortable not only for getting in and out, but also advantageous for all-around visibility. In general, utility is one of the strengths of the model series. As standard, the rear-seat backrest can be divided 40:20:40 and these sections individually folded down. The luggage compartment holds 340 to 1,320 litres.
Efficiency was the focus not only for the drivetrain but also for the thermal architecture: the waste heat from the electric drive can be used for the interior heating thanks to the standard heat pump. This significantly reduces the need for battery power for heating and increases the range. The interior of the compact electric models can also be pre-air-conditioned before starting. This function is operated directly via the MBUX infotainment system or via the Mercedes me app.
EQA is the name of the entry into the fully electric vehicle world of Mercedes-Benz. It is a close relative of the GLA, bringing with it all the inspiring features of that vehicle and combining them with an efficient electric drive. The dynamic design of its SUV body signals that it has plenty of driving fun to offer. In 2021, the EQA was the first fully electric member of the successful Mercedes-Benz compact car family.
The seating position is high and upright as is typical for SUVs - comfortable not only for getting in and out, but also advantageous for all-around visibility. In general, utility is one of the strengths of the model series. As standard, the rear-seat backrest can be divided 40:20:40 and these sections individually folded down. The luggage compartment holds 340 to 1,320 litres.
Efficiency was the focus not only for the drivetrain but also for the thermal architecture: the waste heat from the electric drive can be used for the interior heating thanks to the standard heat pump. This significantly reduces the need for battery power for heating and increases the range. The interior of the compact electric models can also be pre-air-conditioned before starting. This function is operated directly via the MBUX infotainment system or via the Mercedes me app.
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Mercedes-Benz EQA and EQB facelifts step it up a notch
Mercedes has decided to sprinkle a little more stardust on its compact electric darlings, the EQA and EQB. What can you expect? Well, let’s just say, if cars could go to a spa for a facelift, these two just got the royal treatment.
First off, the front. We’re getting a new black panel surface flaunting a star pattern. Linked by a light band, the headlights now wear daytime running lights like the latest fashion accessory. And just in case that doesn’t grab your attention, they’ve beefed up the bumper. Apparently, broader is better. The rear hasn’t been ignored either. Changes to the taillights mean they’ve ditched last season's look.
Inside, it's a whole new world. The upgraded steering wheel boasts touch control panels, and if you fancy a sprinkle of luxury, how about trim in brown lime open-pore wood? Oh, and there's a backlit Mercedes-Benz pattern, because subtlety is, you know, overrated.
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media.mercedes-benz.com
Mercedes has decided to sprinkle a little more stardust on its compact electric darlings, the EQA and EQB. What can you expect? Well, let’s just say, if cars could go to a spa for a facelift, these two just got the royal treatment.
First off, the front. We’re getting a new black panel surface flaunting a star pattern. Linked by a light band, the headlights now wear daytime running lights like the latest fashion accessory. And just in case that doesn’t grab your attention, they’ve beefed up the bumper. Apparently, broader is better. The rear hasn’t been ignored either. Changes to the taillights mean they’ve ditched last season's look.
Inside, it's a whole new world. The upgraded steering wheel boasts touch control panels, and if you fancy a sprinkle of luxury, how about trim in brown lime open-pore wood? Oh, and there's a backlit Mercedes-Benz pattern, because subtlety is, you know, overrated.
Mercedes-Benz EQA and EQB facelifts step it up a notch
Mercedes unveils the sleek upgrades of its all-electric EQA and EQB compact vehicles, and we're here for the details.
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Exklusive Einblicke und individuelle Angebote: Erleben Sie mit Mercedes-Benz das Maximum aus digitaler Live-PR. Exclusive insights and individual offers: Experience the maximum of digital live PR with Mercedes-Benz.
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Mercedes-Benz EQA and EQB get fresh new look for 2023
The two smallest Mercedes-Benz EQ models, the EQA and EQB, have gone under the knife to receive improved exterior looks and standard equipment.
Up front, both the EQA and EQB sport a redesigned black panel surface with the familiar star pattern. Flanking the black panel is a set of LED headlights with a light band connecting the daytime-running lights. Lower down, a redesigned bumper makes its way onto the EQA and EQB. At the rear, both models receive redesigned taillights.
In addition to the styling improvements, both models also benefit from the addition of four new alloy wheel options ranging from 18-inches to 20-inches, along with two new paint finishes for customers to choose from.
Inside, the EQA and EQB now receive the latest steering wheel with touch capacitive controls. A larger central display with the latest generation of MBUX, measuring 10.25-inches, is also now included as standard.
The two smallest Mercedes-Benz EQ models, the EQA and EQB, have gone under the knife to receive improved exterior looks and standard equipment.
Up front, both the EQA and EQB sport a redesigned black panel surface with the familiar star pattern. Flanking the black panel is a set of LED headlights with a light band connecting the daytime-running lights. Lower down, a redesigned bumper makes its way onto the EQA and EQB. At the rear, both models receive redesigned taillights.
In addition to the styling improvements, both models also benefit from the addition of four new alloy wheel options ranging from 18-inches to 20-inches, along with two new paint finishes for customers to choose from.
Inside, the EQA and EQB now receive the latest steering wheel with touch capacitive controls. A larger central display with the latest generation of MBUX, measuring 10.25-inches, is also now included as standard.
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Ignition GT review of the EQA
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Watch Mercedes crash test an EQS SUV into an EQA
It’s the first time the public gets to witness a safety test betwixt two electric cars
Mercedes-Benz performs three crash tests every single day, and up to 900 each year. The most recent one has now, for the first time, been made available for public consumption: a crash test involving a big, heavy car and a small, still quite heavy car.
It’s a test to prove the strength of Merc’s new generation of electric cars, leaning on the brand’s well-earned history in safety (we haven’t got the internet space to list all of Benz’s pioneering moments here, but you’ll know of them) and adapting it for the EV age.
It’s also Mercedes showing how it went above and beyond to build cars stronger than required. For this test, for example, Euro NCAP requires a frontal impact using a 1,400kg ‘trolley’ fitted with an aluminium honeycomb barrier to replicate the front of another car. Merc used a three-tonne EQS SUV and slammed it at 56kmh – faster than Euro NCAP’s required 50kmh – at a 2.2-tonne EQA also doing 56kmh.
So it’s a proper ‘live’ test in a real-life scenario: a common type of smash, according to Mercedes’s data and proper field research of real accidents, involving a failed overtake and thus a crash with a 50 per cent ‘frontal overlap’.
www.topgear.com
It’s the first time the public gets to witness a safety test betwixt two electric cars
Mercedes-Benz performs three crash tests every single day, and up to 900 each year. The most recent one has now, for the first time, been made available for public consumption: a crash test involving a big, heavy car and a small, still quite heavy car.
It’s a test to prove the strength of Merc’s new generation of electric cars, leaning on the brand’s well-earned history in safety (we haven’t got the internet space to list all of Benz’s pioneering moments here, but you’ll know of them) and adapting it for the EV age.
It’s also Mercedes showing how it went above and beyond to build cars stronger than required. For this test, for example, Euro NCAP requires a frontal impact using a 1,400kg ‘trolley’ fitted with an aluminium honeycomb barrier to replicate the front of another car. Merc used a three-tonne EQS SUV and slammed it at 56kmh – faster than Euro NCAP’s required 50kmh – at a 2.2-tonne EQA also doing 56kmh.
So it’s a proper ‘live’ test in a real-life scenario: a common type of smash, according to Mercedes’s data and proper field research of real accidents, involving a failed overtake and thus a crash with a 50 per cent ‘frontal overlap’.
Watch Mercedes crash test an EQS SUV into an EQA
It’s the first time the public gets to witness a safety test betwixt two electric cars
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Paywall:
DRIVEN | Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ and EQA 250: Electrification and luxury for grand tours or cityscapes
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DRIVEN | Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ and EQA 250: Electrification and luxury for grand tours or cityscapes
DRIVEN | Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ and EQA 250: Electrification and luxury for grand tours or cityscapes | Life
News24 Motoring contributor Pritesh Ruthun dives into the evolution of Mercedes' electric journey and compares two models he's just driven: the EQS 450+ and the EQA 250 AMG Line.
www.news24.com
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2024 Mercedes EQA and EQB now available to order, starting at €49,000
Mercedes announced it's opening orders for the updated EQA and EQB in Europe and the cars are expected at dealers in early 2024.
The EQA 250 is €48,992, the 250+ goes up to €50,420. Then there's the 300 4MATIC at €51,735 and 350 4MATIC tops the range with its €54,638 price.
Trim levels are the baseline Progressive, featuring ARTICO man-made leather, leather steering wheel, and 18-inch alloy wheels. A move up to the Electric Art opens up nicer 18-inch alloys, nicer interior materials, and a multifunction sports wheel in nappa leather. The AMG Line adds AMG styling, sports seats, AMG light-alloy 18-inch wheels, and AMG floor mats.
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Mercedes announced it's opening orders for the updated EQA and EQB in Europe and the cars are expected at dealers in early 2024.
The EQA 250 is €48,992, the 250+ goes up to €50,420. Then there's the 300 4MATIC at €51,735 and 350 4MATIC tops the range with its €54,638 price.
Trim levels are the baseline Progressive, featuring ARTICO man-made leather, leather steering wheel, and 18-inch alloy wheels. A move up to the Electric Art opens up nicer 18-inch alloys, nicer interior materials, and a multifunction sports wheel in nappa leather. The AMG Line adds AMG styling, sports seats, AMG light-alloy 18-inch wheels, and AMG floor mats.
2024 Mercedes EQA and EQB now available to order, starting at €49,000
Prices range from €49,000 to €56,000.
www.arenaev.com
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South African EV range test shows how far Ora, EQA, iX1 and XC40 can go on a charge
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Someone actually bought one.
Merc's "cheapest" EV.
Merc's "cheapest" EV.
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AutoTrader SA quick review of the EQA 250
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Motorpoint review of the EQA