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Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain

Mercedes-Benz has premiered a car intended for those who are not fans of SUVs, but still want a sedan with off-road capabilities, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain will be offered in two diesel versions, the E 220 and the E 450. The E 220 is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 197 hp (145 kW), which is enough to push the car to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 8.1 seconds. The E 450 is powered by a 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine with 381 hp (280 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque, which is enough to reach 62 mph (100 km/h) in less than 5 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph).

Mercedes-Benz will also offer an E 300 de hybrid version powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine combined with an electric motor with a total output of 308 hp (227 kW) and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque. This plug-in hybrid has a range of 102 kilometers.

The car is 4,950 long, 1,904 wide and 1,497 mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2,961 mm. All versions are equipped with Airmatic suspension which allows the car to be lowered by 15 mm at speeds above 120 km/h for aerodynamic efficiency. It is comfortable and spacious with 615 and 1,830 liters of luggage space when the rear seats are folded down. Additional equipment includes the MBUX Superscreen infotainment screen, Off-Road driving program in which the driver’s and central screens show the compass, coordinates, vehicle angle and tire pressure, 360-degree camera for better visibility of the terrain, active braking and parking system. Driver Assistance Package with active steering assistance, active lane keeping and adaptive cruise control are optional.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain
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Mini Countryman and Mini Cooper Electric

The British car manufacturer Mini has decided to name all its smallest hatchbacks under the name “Cooper” regardless of their powertrain. One of them is the new Mini Cooper Electric, which will succeed the outgoing Mini Electric, and the Mini Countryman.

Mini Countryman and Mini Cooper Electric

The distinctive headlights are still present located on the sides of the octagonal grille, while the Union Flag lights have been removed from the rear. The sports package brings a slightly different design of the front and rear bumpers, but there is no more chrome, plastic around the wheel arches, short suspension and old door handles.

Inside, the cabin is adorned with a big OLED touch screen, located in the central part of the dashboard, with an original design. Other options are available such as Timeless, Core, Green, Go-Kart, Personal, Vibrant and Balance. A head-up display is also available as an option. It is equipped with advanced technology such as AR navigation and a new voice assistant. There is also a slightly smaller space for luggage (200 liters) compared to the Mini Electric (211 liters).

When it comes to the powertrain, the Mini Cooper Electric comes with two options, E and SE. The Cooper Electric E is powered by a single electric motor with 181 hp (133 kW) and is equipped with a 40.7 kWh battery. It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.3 seconds and has a range of 306 kilometers. The Cooper Electric SE is powered by a single electric motor with 215 hp (158 kW) and is equipped with a 54.2 kWh battery. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.7 seconds and has a range of 403 kilometers.

The Mini Countryman is powered by a single electric motor with 201 hp (148 kW) and is equipped with a 64.7 kWh battery. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 8.6 seconds and has a range of 462 km. For those who want more power, the Countryman SE ALL4 is powered by two electric motors with a power of 309 hp (227 kW), which is enough to push the car to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds. Petrol engines with 168, 215 and 296 hp are also available as an option.

Source: Mini

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Mini Countryman and Mini Cooper Electric
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ZEEKR 001 is coming to Europe

In 2021, a Chinese premium electric automobile brand, ZEEKR, was founded, whose primary focus was the domestic Chinese market, where it sold over 100,000 cars. Two years later, the company arrives on the European market with its flagship sedan ZEEKR 001.

Coming to the European market is part of the company’s plan for this year. Three months ago, the company’s director for Europe, Spiros Fotinos, said that this company intends to become one of the three largest premium electric brands by the end of the decade. That’s really ambitious, if we consider that their biggest competitors are brands like Tesla, BYD, Volkswagen, GM, and Stellantis.

The first examples of the ZEEKR 001 were loaded onto a ship in the port of Taicang last week, and the first two EU markets where it will be offered are Sweden and the Netherlands. The plan is to reach six markets by the end of the year, and eight by 2025.

The 001 is powered by a 400 kW electric motor which is enough to propel the car to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.8 seconds with a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph). Buyers will be able to choose between AWD and RWD, and the car will have a range of 620 km (WLTP).

Model 001 is not the only car from the Chinese company. After two years of existence, ZEEKR also presented ZEEKR X, which is expected to be released on the world market soon.

Source: ZEEKR