Rich Malaysians have to wait: Mercedes-Benz EQS to launch in Indonesia in 2022, after Thailand
Sanjay · Nov 8, 2021 02:24 PM
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Overseas model pictured
PT Mercedes-Benz Distribution Indonesia (MBDI), the distributors of Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the country has revealed that the Mercedes-Benz EQS will be introduced there in 2022, as reported by our sister site Autofun.co.id.
Choi Duk Jun, the Chief Executive Officer of MBDI confirmed the matter in a press conference last week. However, he stopped short of mentioning whether or not the model will be locally assembled (CKD) or fully imported (CBU).
In the ASEAN region, Thailand will be launching the model by the end of this year, and they're likely to be the first country outside of Germany to assemble the EQS.
Mercedes-Benz AG has invested more than 100 million Euros (about RM 495 million) into its Thailand battery plant, one of Daimler’s seven worldwide. The Bangkok battery plant is a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz AG with Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant (TAAP) and Thonburi Energy Storage Systems (TESM).
Recap of the Mercedes-Benz EQS
Mercedes-Benz currently offers two variants of the EQS, the EQS 450+ and EQS 580 4Matic, with their specifications as below:
Mercedes-Benz EQS variants
Mercedes EQS 450+
Mercedes EQS 580 4Matic
Maximum Power output (PS)
333
523
Maximum Torque (Nm)
568
855
0-100 km/h (secs.)
6.2
4.3
Drivetrain
RWD
AWD
Battery capacity (kWh)
107.8
107.8
AC charging (Standard) (kW)
11
11
AC charge to 100% (11 kW) (hrs)
10
10
AC charging (optional) (kW)
22
22
AC charge to 100 % (22 kW) (hrs)
5
5
DC fast charging (kW)
200
200
DC charge to 80% (min)
31
31
Malaysians will have to wait an indefinite period, as there's still no mention of the model's arrival to Malaysia. In the meantime, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia's (MBM) latest launches are the locally-assembled (CKD Pekan, Pahang) A-Class Sedan and GLA.
With humble beginnings collecting diecast models and spending hours virtually tuning dream cars on the computer, his love of cars has delightfully transformed into a career. Sanjay enjoys how the same passion for cars transcends boundaries and brings people together.
