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Despite stepping into the electric realm, future AMG models will be just as hardcore as its internal combustion engined predecessors, if not more
E Performance hybrid powertrain combines ICE 4/8 cylinder engines and a 9-speed automatic gearbox to a 204PS electric powertrain.
4.0-litre biturbo V8 hybrid delivers 815PS/1000Nm, whereas 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder mill produces 652PS.
AMG EVs will be offered in 43 and 53 trims, with initial models being from the EQ range of electric vehicles.
Other notable bits in upcoming AMG EVs will be sportier exteriors and interiors.
Mercedes-AMG electric vehicles will debut later this year.
The current trend in the automotive industry is taking the electric vehicle route, with many carmakers, including Mercedes-Benz, preparing to electrify their entire model lineup. Well, it s AMG performance division has now revealed an electric roadmap for the future. But make no mistake, Mercedes-AMG isn’t holding back on its
All prices (ex-showroom)
Prices for the base Excite variant have gone up by Rs 11,000, whereas the Exclusive variant is dearer by Rs 60,000.
It gets an updated 44.5kWh HT (Hi-Tech) battery pack that gives juice to the 143PS/353Nm electric motor. This translates to a claimed range of 419km, 79km more than before (340km). A DC fast-charger charges the electric SUV from 0-80 percent in 50 minutes. A normal 7.4kWhm wall box charger charges it completely in 6 to 8 hours.
While it remains cosmetically unchanged, it now gets a larger tyre-aspect ratio at 215/55 R17 compared to 215/50 R17 from its predecessor. Ground clearance has also been raised to 177mm compared to 161mm in the earlier model. Another notable addition is the introduction of an EcoTree challenge in the i-Smart 2.0 connected car technology. Basically, you can track real-time progress of your CO2 savings with the car. You can also compare it to the top 10 ZS EV owners in the country via a leaderboard.
Long-range ZS EV will likely utilise a bigger 73kWh battery pack, which should also translate to longer charging times.
It could be introduced with a facelift.
Petrol-powered and facelifted ZS coming in 2021.
Expect a premium in prices over the smaller capacity battery pack trims.
Currently, the MG ZS electric SUV is powered by a 143PS/353Nm electric motor, juiced up by a 44.5kWh battery pack, with a claimed range of 340km. But in December 2019, the carmaker hinted at a longer range variant of the ZS EV, slated for a debut by 2022. Well that looks to be well under schedule, as Rajeev Chaba, Managing Director of MG Motor India, has confirmed the introduction of the longer range ZS EV for 2022.