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BRABUS shows that its upgrading expertise also extends to EVs

BRABUS declares itself to be the world’s largest independent automotive tuner for more than 4 decades and during that time, it has established a reputation for raising the performance levels of Mercedes-Benz models. Its expertise in petrol and diesel internal combustion engines (ICE) is considerable but with the industry moving towards electrification, will the company be able to continue its business of providing performance upgrades?

The answer would be yes and BRABUS is already showing that it can do for electrically-powered cars what it has done for ICE cars. In fact, it already has a Zero Emission Division for some time now and this division began looking at the EQC 400 4MATIC by Mercedes-Benz when it arrived on the market.

It has developed a performance upgrade for the EQC’s electric powertrain and delivers even more agile driving dynamics. Known as the E-PowerXtra performance upgrade, output goes up by another 10 kW to 310 KW (416 bhp) and peak torque is raised to 830 Nm from 760 Nm. As a result, the 5-door SUV can zip from standstill to 100 km/h within a claimed 4.9 seconds. The top speed remains limited to 180 km/h.

The upgrade is designed to become active when the driver selects drive mode ‘S’ with the standard DYNAMIC SELECT switch. When drive mode ‘E’ is active, , the PowerXtra ELECTRIC upgrade offers ‘one pedal driving’, a feature often requested by drivers of electric vehicles. The SUV decelerates sharply when the driver just lifts off the accelerator pedal. This requires far less frequent use of the brakes in normal traffic and further increases the energy recovery rate.

While the aerodynamic-enhancement kit with the exception of the already available rear spoiler is still under development, the appearance can already be upgraded with tailor-made BRABUS Monoblock Z alloy wheels with diameters of 20 or 21 inches. The eCrossover can be refined with two variants of the sporty and elegant 10-spoke design available for this model.

The BRABUS Monoblock Z PLATINUM EDITION wheels with 21-inch diameter are even more exclusive. The product of a high-tech forging process, these rims offer a combination of lightweight construction and maximum strength. The front axle runs on size 9Jx21 wheels with 255/40R21 ContiSportContact tyres of size. The rear fender wells accommodate forged 10.5Jx21 rims with tyres sized at 285/35R21.

As for all Mercedes-Benz models, BRABUS offers a host of custom refinement options for the interior of the EQC 400 4MATIC that include an exclusive fine leather interior crafted by the company’s own upholstery shop.

BRABUS offers exclusive options for the interior that create numerous possibilities for the customer. The line-up ranges from aluminium pedals and door-lock pins to scuff plates with backlit BRABUS logo in changing colours and a complete redesign of the cockpit.

2018 Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4MATIC — *The Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4MATIC made its global debut 2 years ago.*

The other side of the BRABUS business – armoured SUVs

BRABUS ADVENTURE has upgrades for Mercedes-Benz G-Class owners who want to make a stronger statement

If owning the latest Mercedes-Benz G-Class is still not enough to ‘make a statement’, BRABUS ADVENTURE has a PowerXtra performance upgrade that not only enhances the macho looks but also increases its off-road capabilities to make a stronger staement.

For the owners of the new G-Class turbodiesel version G 350 d, BRABUS has a new performance upgrade that pushes output to 326 bhp/660 Nm. The power unit engineers developed the module for the straight-six turbodiesel engine with common-rail direct injection. The plug-and-play auxiliary control unit is adapted to the CAN bus of the G-Class.

The claimed driving performance is certainly impressive for a diesel-powered off-roader weighing about 2.5 metric tons: from rest, it can reach 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds and then go on to a top speed of 202 km/h.

An all-stainless BRABUS sport exhaust system is of course also available for the G 350 d. It features the unmistakable distinctive mark of BRABUS – two chrome tailpipes in the unusual side-pipe design on each side of the vehicle.

The off-road capabilities of a vehicle depend not only on the powertrain and tyres but also and especially the ground clearance when the terrain gets rougher. That is why the BRABUS suspension engineers developed special height-adjustable BRABUS ADVENTURE sport springs for the electronically-controlled, height-adjustable G-Class suspension. They allow raising the vehicle by up to another 40 mm.

In order to optimize the off-road capabilities further, the fender flares of the BRABUS WIDESTAR widebody tower over 20-inch Monoblock R wheels with maximum-traction off-road 285/55R20 tyres. The pivoted spare wheel carrier with carbonfibre cover holds a fifth wheel of the same specification for emergencies.

Other options that make the G-Model also fit for expeditions are the winch at the front and the wind deflector above the windshield, which with its 4 LED auxiliary headlamps improves illumination of the terrain in the dark. Further useful features are a large, robust luggage rack that spans the entire roof and a ladder at the rear that facilitates loading and unloading.

BRABUS refinement inside
The interior can be refined with exclusive BRABUS fine leather Mastik leather/Alcantara appointments in any conceivable colour and a wide variety of designs. The pictures show one example for customers with the centre sections of the seats and door panels given an arrowhead pattern quilting applied with pinpoint precision.

To create an attractive contrast to the black leather, white piping and decorative seams were incorporated in various places. Tailor-made aluminium components such as pedals, door-lock pins and ergonomically-shaped paddle shifters on the steering wheel are among the options available.

With its long experience and 40-year track record, BRABUS is confident of all the upgrading work and components installed and offers customers a 3-year/100,000-km Tuning Warranty (with terms and conditions applicable).