Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV to Launch in India on September 5

Mercedes-Maybach, the German luxury car brand, is set to launch its fully electric EQS SUV in India on September 5. Upon launch, it will be the company's most expensive electric vehicle in India. While the technical details are under wraps, we expect it to be launched in a 680 guise, which was unveiled in April at the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show in China. 

Overseas, the Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 features a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive setup that is similar to the one used on the EQS 580 SUV. The two motors are good enough to churn out 649bhp and 950Nm of peak torque, while the claimed range figure stands at 600km with a 107.8kWh battery pack. With the higher-tuned powertrain, the car can sprint from a standstill to 100km/h in just 4.4 seconds, which is 0.2 seconds faster than the EQS 580. It has a claimed top speed of 210km/h. 

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Dimensionally, the EQS measures 5,125mm in length, 2,034mm in width, and 1,725mm in height. On the outside, the Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 carries the iconic Mercedes-Benz 3-pointed star logo on the hood and gets a black panel front with 3D vertical, chrome-plated strips on a radiator grille, and chrome bits on the front bumper. Along the sides, the SUV receives EQS lettering on the front window, Maybach badging on the D-pillar, and glossy trims on the door handles, pillars, window surrounds, and running boards.

At the rear, the electric vehicle comes with large wheel arches, signature Maybach alloy wheels, an animated LED light strip, and chrome trim elements on the rear apron and tailgate. Additionally, the EQS 680 also gets dual-tone paint scheme options.  

Mercedes-Maybach EQS: Features

Features-wise, the global-spec version offers active ambient lighting with 253 LEDs and 64 selectable colours, powered curtains, Nappa upholstered seats, a second-row bench seat, and rear-seat controls for infotainment functions. It also features the brand's MBUX Hyperscreen with Maybach-specific graphics, while the rear-seat occupants get individual 11.6-inch infotainment screens on the front seat backrests. Other bits include a 15-speaker Burmester 4D surround sound system, airbags, a 360-degree camera, ADAS functionalities, and passive electronic features that include stability control, ABS, EBD, BBA, traction control, and hill hold assist.

The electric SUV has different drive modes: Eco, Sport, Offroad, and Individual. Besides, it also gets the Maybach mode that replaces the Classic Comfort mode. 

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At launch, the EQS could cost you around Rs 4 crore (ex-showroom). Being the most expensive EV, the EQS 680 will be positioned above the EQS 580 4Matic electric SUV, which has an ARAI-certified range of 857km.