The Mercedes-Benz EQA has been given a slight facelift just a bit over two years after its preliminary debut in January 2021. Other than some visible modifications, the all-electric crossover additionally receives some powertrain and gear updates.
Beginning with the outside, the EQA retains the identical basic form as earlier than, however the entrance finish now encompasses a redesigned black panel with a star sample as a substitute of two horizontal slats. The small Mercedes-Benz stars on the blanked-out grille are in black as normal with the Progressive package deal, though you may also have them in chrome when the electrical automobile (EV) is specified with the Electrical Artwork or AMG Line styling packages – the non-compulsory Evening Bundle brings again the black stars.
There’s additionally a revised bumper that has trim components in high-gloss black on the fog lamp recesses, and AMG Line vehicles now have wheel arch cladding painted in physique color. 4 new alloy wheel designs in sizes starting from 18 to twenty inches, together with two new paint finishes – spectral blue and high-tech silver – are additionally a part of the facelift.
Inside, the EQA will get the model’s current-generation steering wheel with contact management panels in addition to a brand new brown lime open-pore wooden trim and dashboard trim that bears the Mercedes-Benz star sample that may be optionally backlit.
All EQAs now include a ten.25-inch central touchscreen that’s linked to an up to date technology of the Mercedes-Benz Consumer Expertise (MBUX) that has a zero-layer interface that provides up apps and features relying on person habits.
Smartphones may also now join wirelessly through Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and also you’ll get three show types, the flexibility so as to add video games and extra automobile features through the Mercedes me Retailer and Mercedes me join providers. The non-compulsory Burmester encompass sound system additionally features the immersive Dolby Atmos audio expertise.
By way of driver help, a brand new mono-multipurpose digital camera and reverse digital camera is a part of the sensor suite. The Driving Help package deal features improved performance, like Lively Lane Maintaining Help that now works extra comfortably with steering intervention as a substitute of ESP.
The variant line-up kicks off with the EQA250 that has a front-mounted electrical motor rated at 190 PS (188 hp or 140 kW) and 385 Nm of torque. That is juiced by a lithium-ion battery with a usable vitality capability of 66.5 kWh, which helps AC charging as much as 11 kW and DC quick charging as much as 100 kW.
In response to the German carmaker aerodynamic optimisations reminiscent of a brand new forefront for the rear wheel arch and a ridge that features as a spoiler that’s built-in into the taillights assist to advertise vary, with the EQA250 providing between 456-528 km following the WLTP normal – our native EQA250 is claimed to supply as a lot as 496 km.
Subsequent on the listing is the EQA250+ that has the identical single-motor setup however with an elevated usable battery capability of 70.5 kWh that ups the vary to between 496-560 km. On the high quality is the EQA300 4Matic which provides a rear electrical motor for all-wheel drive and an unchanged complete system output of 228 PS (225 hp or 168 kW) and 390 Nm.
The EQA300 4Matic will get the EQA250’s battery and provides a variety of between 411-459 km. All three variants share the identical charging capacities, boot area (340 litres to 1,320 litres), turning radius (11.4 metres) and dimensions.
Drivers will get a brand new “vary monitoring” operate within the MBUX system that recommends settings to optimise vary, together with 4 Sound Experiences – Silver Waves, Vivid Flux, Roaring Pulse and Serene Breeze – with the Burmester system optioned. The up to date EQA will probably be out there for order in Europe within the fall of 2023 earlier than it arrives at sellers initially of 2024.
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