Top 5 features in Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon electric – The Financial Express

Mercedes-Benz launched the much anticipated EQG in India yesterday at a whopping price tag of Rs 3 crore (ex-showroom). The G 580 or commonly referred to as the fully-electric G-Wagon boasts of many unique features that aren’t common even in the luxury car market. Here’s a look at the top 5 features which make the battery-powered G-Wagon one of its kind.

1.Quad-Motor Electric powertrain with low-range

The all-electric G-Class gets a 116 kWh (usable) battery pack which sends to a quad-motor setup— one motor powering each wheel. The total output from this powertrain is a mammoth 580 bhp and 1,164 Nm of torque. The quad-motor setup enables precise power delivery to each wheel and reduces turning radius. 

Moreover, the EQG is the first battery-powered off-roading vehicle with a low-range thanks to torque vectoring which simulates the functionality of a locking differential, sending torque to each wheel depending on the traction available. This is accompanied by two terrain modes: Trail and Rock.

2. 360-degree turn

Mercedes is offering a 360-degree turn function commonly referred to as tank turn called G-Turn. The G580 can rotate on the spot by moving the wheels on the left and right sides of the car in opposite directions. The German marque has a built-in safety feature which allows the G-Wagon electric to make only two such flips at a time.

3. All-wheel steering

Merc calls its G-Steering, the all-wheel steering eliminates the need to do three- to five-point turns on a tricky off-road track. This feature comes in handy while off-roading in a heavy vehicle with a long wheelbase. With help of torque vectoring and the quad-motor setup, the G580 can reduce its turning radius by controlling the torque output at each wheel based on the position of the inside rear wheel. Basically, it can even lock the inner rear wheel and pivot around it.

4. Roar of a silent beast

While the EQG has been designed to give the same feel as the fossil-fueled AMG G63, it misses out on the lovely roar from the V8 that the latter has to offer. To compensate for it, Mercedes has given the all-electric G-Class the G-Roar feature where speakers mimic the family’s combustion engine sounds.The volume and intensity of the sounds align with the driving mode. Therefore, in Comfort Mode the sound is restrained whereas in Sport Mode, the speakers produce the exact same symphony as the AMG V8.

5. Go-anywhere electric SUV

The off-roading capabilities of the EQG 580 is simply unmatchable for any other electric vehicle. Approach angle of 32 degrees, breakover angle of 20.3 degrees, departure angle of 30.7 degrees, and a ground clearance of 250mm, highlight its superior off-road credentials. This is accompanied by a massive water wading capacity of 850mm.