A cheaper version of the large M-Hero SUV was introduced in Russia

The large hybrid SUV M-Hero I has received a new modification in Russia, in which the power plant consists not of three electric motors, but of two. This is stated in the message of the brand's representative office, which was received by Izvestia on January 30.

In the Limited Edition version, the model costs from 7.99 million rubles. For comparison, now copies of the three—engine modification are sold at a big discount - for 9.9 million rubles against 16.49 million rubles.

In the new modification, the M-Hero I is powered by two electric motors, and a 1.5-liter gasoline turbo engine acts as a generator. The maximum total power of the electric motors is 544 hp (700 Nm), and the 30-minute power is 218 hp.

At the same time, the three-engine version of the Brave develops a maximum of 816 hp. The fuel tank capacity is still 84 liters. The capacity of the traction battery decreased from 65.8 to 42.9 kWh, the range of the WLTP cycle decreased from 750 to 700 km.

The Limited Edition package is simplified compared to the Brave. The seat trim has changed, the front and rear seats do not have a massage function, there is no fragrance system, there is no screen for the front passenger, projection display, night vision system, parking assistance and other options.

Earlier that day, it was reported that Mercedes-Benz had unveiled the updated flagship S-class sedan in the W223 body. The premiere of the model in Stuttgart is timed to coincide with the 140th anniversary of the "birth of the car". The company said that the sedan has more than 50% of updated or upgraded parts.

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