The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 580 4MATIC has finally been launched in Malaysia. Priced at RM699,888, on-the-road, and without insurance, the car made its first appearance in Malaysia at this year’s Merdeka Parade wearing a Merdeka-themed livery. And now, for the first time here in Malaysia, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is able to be seen in its actual form.
On the outside, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV sports a gloss black front grille, LED headlights, and chrome faux skid plate elements. The Malaysian-spec EQS SUV also comes with the brand’s AMG Line package.
This includes the signature bone-shaped wide air intakes up front, larger two-tone aerodynamic wheels, faux exhaust tips at the back, and a series of extra gloss black elements. Also included with the AMG Line trim are the 22-inch AMG multi-spoke wheels.
A summary of the Malaysian-spec 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 580 4MATIC’s exterior kit is as follows:
- Digital Light LED headlights
- LED rear lights
- AMG Line package
- 22-inch AMG multi-spoke wheels
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Performance-wise, the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC features a dual-motor setup that sends power to all four wheels. This results in a total output of 544 hp (metric) and 858 Nm. Thanks to its 108.4 kWh lithium-ion battery, the EV SUV is capable of carrying you as far as 615 km (WLTP) on a single charge.
When the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV runs out of juice, it can be charged at a rate of up to 11 kW AC or 22 kW AC. The former can juice the car up from flat to full in 11 hours, while the latter can do the same in just five fours.
If you need faster charging, the EV SUV can also take up to 220 kW of DC fast charging, which can charge the EQS SUV from 10-80% state of charge in just 31 minutes.
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV sits on the same EVA (Electric Vehicle Architecture) platform as the EQS sedan. However, due to the lack of a boot compartment at the back, it is shorter by 91 mm. The EV SUV is also packed with rear-axle steering.
A summary of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz 580 4MATIC’s powertrain specifications is as follows:
- Drivetrain: Dual-motor AWD
- Combined power output: 544 hp (metric)
- Total torque: 858 Nm
- Battery: 108.4 kWh
- Range (WLTP): 615 km
- Suspension: AIRMATIC suspension
Inside, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV in Malaysia is equipped with a seven-seat configuration (2-3-2 layout). Like its exterior, there is also the AMG Line package, which includes kits such as the AMG Line multifunction steering wheel.
MBUX Hyperscreen is also included as standard here, and it consists of three individual displays that are housed in a single pane of glass that expands from door to door. This includes a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 17.7-inch central display, and a 12.3-inch display for the front passenger.
Also included as standard with the Malaysian-spec Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 580 4MATIC are a panoramic sliding sunroof and a head-up display.
Here’s a summary of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz 580 4MATIC’s interior kit:
- AMG Line package
- AMG Line multifunction steering wheel
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 17.7-inch central display
- 12.3-inch front passenger display
- Powered front and rear seats wrapped in Nappa leather
- Panoramic sliding sunroof
- Head-up display
- Qi wireless mobile phone charger
- Ambient lighting
Safety-wise, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV in Malaysia is equipped with advanced driver assist features such as adaptive cruise control, active lane keeping and steering assist, as well as autonomous emergency braking with cross-traffic function. The brand’s intelligent park pilot package can also be opted as an option.
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