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Mercedes-Benz previews the EQS electric SUV

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Mercedes-Benz previews the EQS electric SUV

Driving the future of sustainability and luxury

By Inigo Roces

Mercedes-Benz makes sustainability even more enviable with the unveiling of the EQS SUV. The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC SUV AMG is a vehicle that embodies the future sustainable luxury.

The vehicle offers an electric range 594- up to 673-km (based on WLTP), giving buyers 360-horsepower and 800-Nm torque . The high voltage battery has a usable energy capacity of up to 118-kWh and can be charge with power of up to 200 kilowatts with the onboard DC fast charging system.

Among the vehicle’s remarkable features is the cutting-edge MBUX Hyperscreen and its exquisitely crafted interior that redefines spaciousness and comfort.

Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4MATIC SUV AMG Introductory Retail Price: P9,980,000. Available in High-Tech Silver Metallic, Obsidian Black Metallic, Selenite Grey, Polar White

Gathering the country’s luminaries

From left: Felix Ang, Board of Directors; Ruslan Kinebas, Inchcape CEO for APAC; Alex Hammett, Managing Director, South Asia and Pacific, Inchcape; and Frankie Ang, Board of Directors.

From left: Ruslan Kinebas, Inchcape CEO for APAC; Felix Ang, Board of Directors; and Hans Sy, Chairman of executive committee of SM Prime Holdings.

The masterpiece of innovation and elegance was unveiled at Mercedes-Benz BGC Showroom that captivated every attendee. Modern leaders and industry trailblazers were invited to immerse in an exclusive exploration of EQS SUV AMG.

From left: Rhomel Franco, Mercedes-Benz Philippines Passenger Cars General Manager; Alex Hammett, Managing Director, South Asia and Pacific, Inchcape; Ruslan Kinebas, Inchcape CEO for APAC; Felix Ang, Greg Yu, and Frankie Ang, Board of Directors.

The event brought together a distinguished group of guests and the esteemed executives of Inchcape, in a warm welcome from Mr. Alex Hammett, Managing Director, South Asia and Pacific, Inchcape, and Mr. Felix Ang, Board of Director. United by a shared dedication to excellence and forward-thinking, the evening was a celebration of leadership and innovation, offering a platform for meaningful dialogue, networking, and the exchange of visionary ideas.

The evening also featured curated experiences and entertainment from Mr. Vince Lahorra, ensuring that the event was as enjoyable as it was inspiring. As the night concluded, guests left with a renewed sense of purpose and a lasting impression of the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV AMG as the ultimate symbol of modern luxury.

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