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All-new Jeep Compass Generation EQ - mobility
makes worldwide debut revisited
in Brazil
With "Generation EQ", Mercedes-Benz shows how electric
cars can soon move into the fast lane: the concept
vehicle, with the appearance of a sporty SUV coupé, gives
a preview of a new generation of vehicles with batteryelectric drives.
In celebration of the start of
production at FCA’s Jeep
Assembly Plant in Goiana,
Pernambuco, the Jeep
brand introduced the allnew Jeep Compass
recently in Brazil.
truly global allnew compact SUV,
the Jeep Compass
will be produced
with 17 fuelefficient powertrain
options for consumers in more
than 100 countries around the
world.
The all-new Jeep Compass
expands the brand’s global reach
with an unmatched combination of
attributes that includes legendary
and best-in-class 4x4 off-road
capability, advanced fuel-efficient
powertrains, premium and
authentic Jeep design, superior
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on-road driving dynamics, openair freedom, and a host of safety
and advanced technology
offerings.
The most capable compact
SUV ever, the all-new Jeep
Compass will be available in North
America in the first quarter of 2017
and in the Europe, Middle East,
and Africa region, starting the
second half of 2017.
Additional images and
information will be available at the
vehicle’s North American debut at
the Los Angeles Auto Show in
November.
Major facelift for Suzuki
S-Cross
he dynamic
exterior design
with its new
electro-look
underlines the
focus on the
powerful electric drive system: two
electric motors, with a system
output that can be increased to up
to 300 kW thanks to scalable
battery components, and
permanent all-wheel drive deliver
the guarantee of dynamic highlevel performance.
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The S-Cross first went on sale in October 2013 as Suzuki’s
first ‘C’ segment crossover model and now, three years
later, the major facelifted model is introduced with more
distinctive and upright front end styling. Ground
clearance is now slightly higher at 180mm versus 165mm
and new design headlamps help provide both higher
efficiency and a sharper look. At the rear, newly designed
LED rear combination lamps are used to provide a cleaner
and more contemporary style.
he distinctive new
interior design
utilises an updated
soft-touch
dashboard pad,
framing highlights
for the centre panel and newly
designed seat fabric for SZ4 and
SZ-T models. S-Cross offers ample
room for five occupants with their
luggage and the double sliding
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panoramic glass sunroof fitted as
standard on the SZ5 model has
one of the largest opening areas in
its category (560mm).
The highly acclaimed Boosterjet
engines first utilised in the Vitara S
and Baleno models are also now
available to demonstrate Suzuki
once again as a true expert in the
field of fun to drive crossover and
four wheel drive cars.
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"Generation EQ" is the
forerunner of Mercedes-Benz's
new product brand for electric
mobility, EQ. The name EQ
stands for "Electric Intelligence"
and is derived from the
Mercedes-Benz brand values of
"Emotion and Intelligence"
With a range of up to 500
kilometres and the typical
Mercedes strengths of safety,
comfort, functionality and
connectivity, "Generation EQ"
meets every demand in terms of
contemporary, sustainable
mobility. Also on the inside, the
vehicle offers innovative solutions,
including a completely new interior
concept.
Celebrating its world premiere
at the Paris Motor Show,
"Generation EQ" is the forerunner
of Mercedes-Benz's new product
brand for electric mobility, EQ. The
name EQ stands for "Electric
Intelligence" and is derived from
the Mercedes-Benz brand values
of "Emotion and Intelligence".
"The mobility of the future at
Mercedes-Benz will stand on four
pillars: Connected, Autonomous,
Shared und Electric. 'Generation
EQ' is the logical fusion of all four
pillars," says Dr Dieter Zetsche,
CEO of Daimler AG and Head of
Mercedes-Benz Cars. "The
emission-free automobile is the
future. And our new EQ brand
goes far beyond electric vehicles.
EQ stands for a comprehensive
electric ecosystem of services,
technologies and innovations."
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