Mercedes EQS SUV unveil highlights: Mercedes-Benz EQS ready for world
Catch the highlights from the unveil event of the all-new Mercedes EQS SUV:
That's all from the event. Be sure to check out our full report on HT Auto website
Two trims
The EQS SUV will be made available in two trims - EQS SUV 450+ and EQS 580 4MATIC.
Mercedes wants to lead in in-car software
EQS SUV makes it possible for the front passenger to watch movies on the go. The enormous hyperscreen inside the EV is the epicenter for all AV and drive-related purposes.
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Space for seven, comfort for all
The EQS SUV is the first electric vehicle from Mercedes to offer space for seven passengers in its three rows of seating.
Betting big on electric power
The EQS SUV is the third model from Mercedes-Benz to based on the new modular architecture for premium and luxury class electric vehicles.
Get set, charge!
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Cabin chronicles
The emphasis inside the EQS SUV is on providing space while staying true to the character of opulence. Expect a 17.7-inch main touchscreen here, coupled with several other display options all around.
How big is the EQS SUV?
In terms of dimensions, the EQS SUV will be shorter than the GLS although it will have a wheelbase of 3,210 mm which is slightly longer than the 3,135 on the GLS. Rest assured though that the EQS SUV will be, obviously, longer than the GLE.
Did you know?
EQS may be meant for city and highway roads but reports suggest Mercedes has incorporated a dedicated mode for off-road driving on the EQS SUV.
EQS SUV vs rivals
The EQS SUV will lock horns against some formidable foes, a list that is currently highlighted by BMW iX. The iX has already been launched in India but as yet, there is no word on if and when EQS SUV will touch Indian shores. Mercedes, however, has confirmed that the EQS sedan will be brought in here late 2022 and that it would be manufactured locally.
What's in a name?
Ever wondered why all Mercedes EVs start with the letters E and Q? For the Germans, EQ is reference for ‘emotions and intelligence.’ Mercedes, like many traditional automotive brands, are moving away from the tradition of making ‘conventional cars’ and ushering in an entirely new technology. New can be intimidating too and hence, Mercedes wants to underline that while its EVs are intelligent, they also bring out the same degree of emotion as all Mercedes products have thus far.
It is all in the EA
By 2025, Mercedes will launch three new EV architectures. These are MB.EA which will include most passenger luxury vehicles of the brand. Then there's AMG.EA which will cover the high-performance products and then there's VAN.EA which will have cargo and/or light commercial vehicles running on battery power entirely.
Mercedes has a doggedly determined electric strategy
Mercedes has confirmed that all new architecture launches from 2025 onwards will be electric only and that by this year itself, it aims to have completely battery-run vehicles in every segment it has a presence in.