Will the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class plug-in hybrid be sold in the U.S.?
The latest addition to the reimagined Mercedes-Benz S-Class lineup is a new-generation plug-in hybrid. The extraordinary S560e Sedan debuted at the 2017 Frankfurt International Auto Show in September, representing an ideal emission-free future for motor cars. The new plug-in hybrid sedan will be sold in the U.S. as more drivers continue to choose hybrid and electric cars over traditional gas models. Continue reading for more information about the S-Class S560e release date, performance specs, and estimated all-electric range.
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S-Class S560e Release Date
The new S-Class S560e is expected to go on sale in the U.S. sometime mid-2019. The highly anticipated plug-in offers drivers the best of both worlds; all-electric power can be used for city driving, while the combustion engine’s range is perfect for long country-side cruises. Hybridization also makes the internal combustion engine more efficient, ensuring improved performance. The 2019 S560e’s impressive electric output sustains the effortlessly superior S-Class driving sensation.
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Performance Specs and Range
The 2019 S560e’s hybrid drive system consists of a 362-horsepower V6 spark-ignition engine and a new, significantly enhanced electric motor with an output of 90 kW and 325 lb-ft torque. The electric motor was specially designed for the 9G-TRONIC plug-in hybrid transmission, enabling the S-Class to achieve smooth, effortless acceleration in hybrid mode. With an on-board, fast-charging 7.2-kW charger, the S560e’s enhanced 13.5 kWh lithium-ion battery has an approximate all-electric range of 25 miles.
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Eco Assist
The new hybrid also features ECO Assist, an intelligent operating strategy that provides comprehensive support to reinforce economical driving. For example, the driver is prompted when it is appropriate to release the accelerator when approaching a reduced-speed limit zone, and is assisted by innovative functions like gliding and recuperation. Navigation data, traffic sign recognition, and information from the intelligent safety sensors are networked and processed via Eco Assist, as well, to promote anticipatory driving.
