As part of its ambitious electric vehicle plans, Mercedes unveiled its newest model, the EQE SUV, as well as a high-performance AMG edition as a bonus. times from 0 to 62 MPH in the AMG model.
Mercedes calls the EQE SUV a “versatile variant of the EQE executive sedan” that was recently introduced. As such, it looks a lot like an SUV edition of the EQE, it’s actually 3. 5 inches shorter than the sedan. In terms of size, it sits somewhere between the EQ-B and EQS SUVs.
It is one of the SUVs with maximum aerodynamics, with a very slippery drag coefficient of 0. 26, even with running boards. Together with the giant 90. 6 kWh battery, this contributes to an expected WLTP diversity of 342 miles (probably less on the EPA scale). Mercedes didn’t detail the strength or functionality of the popular EQE model, but talked about battery efficiency, thermal cooling, force recovery, the convenience of sound and vibration and more in its incredibly detailed press release.
The interior is made from a combination of herbal and artificial fabrics such as NeoTex and leather. At the front and center is a curved hyper-display that includes 3 separate displays for the infotainment system, vehicle controls and more. The automaker said it has now incorporated more streaming (Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Music) into the MBUX infotainment system. There is also a front passenger display designed to allow the front passenger to watch TV without distracting the driver.
The AMG edition is Mercedes’ first functional SUV and has everything related to the normal EQE at 11. The front and rear engines produce 617 hp, or up to 677 with a special service as with the optional AMG Dynamic Plus package. The Race Start service allows you to give full force to the wheels (with the sound emitted inside and outside the vehicle), going from 0 to one hundred km / h in 3. 5 seconds.
Other AMG functionality features include AMG-adapted air suspension, lower ride height settings for Sport and Sport modes, active anti-roll bar, carbon ceramic front brakes and rear axle guidance as standard.
Some external keys come with virtual headlights that assign the Mercedes and AMG logos when the vehicle is off, giant 21- and 22-inch wheels, and an AMG logo on the hood instead of the same old Mercedes logo. Inside, lucky buyers can 4 interior options, with leather seats as standard. The Hyperscreen also gets traditional AMG graphics, adding playback functionality on the center display.
More highlights about powertrain features like the EQE will be announced closer to launch. Mercedes-Benz did not detail pricing or availability, but said the popular edition of the EQE SUV will begin production in December at its U. S. plant in Alabama. Unlike the EQS SUV that starts at $100,000, the EQE SUV could possibly pass below the $80,000 quality threshold for a $7,500 federal tax credit.