Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) announced in a press release that they will be the Official Royal and Government Fleet Provider of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025), happening on the 20th to 24th May in Langkawi.
As part of this collaboration, MBM will be providing a fleet of cars to chauffeur VIPs and delegates throughout the airshow. These cars consist of the locally-assembled Mercedes-Benz S580e PHEV and the EQS580 4Matic SUV.
CEO and President of MBM, Amanda Zhang, said, “At Mercedes-Benz, innovation and excellence are at the core of everything we do. Our collaboration with Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2025 reinforces our dedication to delivering world-class mobility solutions, integrating advanced technology with luxury.”
“This platform paves the way for us to showcase how Mercedes-Benz continues to drive the future – whether through electrification, intelligent mobility solutions, or cutting-edge design,” Zhang added.
Additionally, visitors to LIMA 2025 can also stop by the Mercedes-Benz showcase booth, where the German carmaker will have the Mercedes-AMG SL43 on display. The alluring roadster is powered by a 2.0-litre inline four-cylinder mated to a 48V mild hybrid system producing a total of 381 hp and 480 Nm.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a nine-speed AMG Speedshift multi-clutch transmission that sends the car from 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, onward to a top speed of 275 km/h. Prices start from RM999,888 on-the-road, without insurance.
As for the chauffeur cars, both are essentially the top-of-the-range offerings in the regular Mercedes-Benz luxury line-up. The Mercedes-Benz S580e PHEV features an 3.0-litre turbocharged inline six-cylinder mated to an electric motor, producing a combined power of 367 hp and 750 Nm through a nine-speed G-Tronic gearbox. Power is sent to the rear wheels which sends the car from 0-100km/h in just 5.2 seconds. Prices start from RM718,888 on-the-road, without insurance.
The EQS580 4Matic SUV on the other hand is powered by dual-electric motors producing a total of 544 hp and 858 Nm that brings the car from 0-100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds. It’s fitted with a 108 kWh lithium-ion battery that is capable of 615 km (WLTP) range with support of 221 kW DC charging that juices the car up from 10%-80% in just 30 minutes. AC charging on the other hand takes 11 hours via an 11 kW charger, while 22 kW will do the same in five hours. Prices start from RM625,888 on-the-road, without insurance.
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