Mercedes-Benz electric EQS SUV
Mercedes Benz
Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday teased its new EQS SUV, the first all-electric SUV to be built locally for the US market.
The car is the sister to the EQS sedan, released last year, but with seating for up to seven people and a longer, more bubbly stance. It is expected to rival the Tesla Model X and BMW iX, according to Mercedes-Benz.
Like the sedan, the EQS SUV features a clever interior design that includes three screens that cover almost the entire dashboard. The 56-inch curved glass surface covers the screens, one of which is a passenger screen that is invisible to the driver.
Mercedes-Benz electric EQS SUV
Mercedes Benz
“With the EQS luxury sedan and EQE executive sports sedan, Mercedes-Benz has entered a new era of all-electric vehicles in the upper market segments,” the company said in a statement.
The company said that the SUV is expected to go into production at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in the coming months and will reach US showrooms in late 2022. The US production is part of the German carmaker’s plans to produce eight new electric cars Fully in seven locations on three continents.
Mercedes-Benz hasn’t released pricing for the EQS SUV, but it’s likely to exceed $100,000. EQS sedan models start at around $102,000 and $126,000.
Mercedes-Benz electric EQS SUV
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Like the sedan, the EQS SUV will be offered in two initial models, including the “580 4MATIC” version that features two electric motors capable of 536 horsepower and 633 pound-feet of torque.
Mercedes-Benz has not released the EQS SUV’s expected electric range for the United States, but the sedan version can reach 350 miles on a single charge, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
The EQS SUV is equipped with many safety and convenience features, including the latest Mercedes-Benz driver assistance system that can control parts of the vehicle such as acceleration and braking when enabled.
Like the sedan, the EQS SUV has its own optional air freshener, called “No. 6 Mood Mimosa.” Mercedes-Benz says it’s an “earthy fragrance with a touch of gravity” that has been specifically designed for cars.
Mercedes-Benz electric EQS SUV
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