Mercedes-Benz EQG Electric SUV Concept Unveiled in India, Showcases Future Electric G Wagon

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the —EQG electric SUV concept—in India, while also revealing the pricing for the— GLA and the AMG GLE 53 Coupe—both facelifted models. The trio will be on display at the upcoming Bharat Mobility Show, which will take place at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The electric concept is based on the G-Class SUV and has a similar design, except for some EQ styling elements. It features a closed-off grille with a 3D star pattern that is encircled by an LED strip. Other exterior components of the e-SUV concept that sport LED stripes are the headlight cover, roof rack, and door sills. The Mercedes-Benz electric SUV concept—EQG—also comes with redesigned front and rear bumpers, custom 22-inch aluminum wheels, and a storage box instead of a spare wheel carrier. It's worth mentioning that the EQG doesn't have a front trunk, which makes it different from other EQ models. Let's take a quick look at the features and specifications of the newly unveiled model in India.

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Mercedes-Benz EQG Concept: Under the Bonnet 

The EQG concept has four wheel-mounted motors, which can be controlled independently. It also has a two-speed gearbox that provides low and high-range gearing. Mercedes-Benz plans to keep this quad-motor drivetrain when it releases the production variant globally in late 2024. Similar to its ICE counterpart, the EQG has a ladder frame chassis. This frame incorporates the battery, enabling a reduced centre of gravity. The EQG concept has a range of about 500 kilometers on a single charge. Although the exact specifics of EQG's production model are unknown at this time, the upcoming car is expected to surpass the acceleration time of 4.5 seconds from zero to 100km/h of the existing AMG G63 that runs on V8.

Mercedes-Benz EQG Concept: Some More Highlights

The vehicle has an independent front suspension and a solid rear axle. It comes in a unique dual-tone color scheme with a black upper body and a metallic silver lower body. The production version of the e-SUV is reported to include a feature called G-Turn, which can be activated using a button on the dashboard. Thanks to this feature, the car can perform 360-degree tank turns in place, as the electric motors on each side turn the wheels in opposite directions. By using paddleshifters on the steering wheel, the driver can choose whether to turn left or right.

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Mercedes-Benz EQG Concept: Market Availability

The production-spec Mercedes-Benz EQG will go on sale later this year in the global market. It will be launched in India together with a few other Mercedes-Benz models.