Alongside a bevy of
all-new models such as the all-new GLS and the facelift for the AMG-badged GLC
63 SUV and SUV-coupe, Mercedes-Benz has also revealed a special edition of its
all-electric SUV, the EQC at the 2019 New York motor show. Called the Edition
1886 (paying homage to the year that Karl Benz filed a patent for the first
vehicle powered by a petrol engine), the special edition looks slightly
different from the standard EQC that was revealed in October last year, due to
the addition of a gloss black front grille surround, 20-inch alloy wheels with
white accents and Edition 1886 branding on the mudguards.
Inside, the EQC Edition 1886 receives a unique
blue-black colour scheme, seats finished in Artico leather and microfibre
suede, 1886 embroidering on the backrests and bespoke silver trim elements. On
the equipment front, the Edition 1886 receive extras such as a Burmester
surround sound system, electrically adjustable front seats with memory function
and Mercedes’ Energizing driver assistance system as standard. The same are
offered as options on the standard EQC. The Energizing package includes
interior mood lighting and fragrancing, live traffic and weather updates, along
with driver wellness monitoring software that can be connected to the driver’s
smartwatch.
Mercedes-Benz will also allow buyers of the
Edition 1886 discounted access to the Ionity European rapid charging network,
in which it owns a stake. Using a 110kW DC charger, the EQC’s battery can be
charged from 10 percent to 80 percent in around 40 minutes. The Edition 1886
shares its 407hp dual-motor electric powertrain with the standard model, which
helps the all-electric SUV sprint from 0-100kph in 5.1sec, and on to a limited
top speed of 180kph. Mercedes has not confirmed production numbers for the
Edition 1886, but said availability will be limited.
Mercedes is planning to launch the EQC in
India by early-2020 with local assembly also being considered in a bid to
benefit from lower import duties. However, it is not known if the Editon 1886
will be part of the model's line-up when it arrives. If you are the one who is
very much interested in the edition cars, then this is the time to get it up.
The new edition cars eqc is full of exciting features and also has a vintage
look is not less than a art. This unique vintage 1886 model is very unique and
also available in quite a different variants for the Mercedes lovers.
