Mercedes-Benz to showcase EQG concept at Bharat Mobility Expo
What's the story
Mercedes-Benz is set to showcase its newest concept SUV, the EQG, at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2024. The event starts on February 1. Alongside the EQG, the brand will also display the new AMG GLE 53 and the updated GLA SUVs. The all-electric concept, which is essentially a near-production version of the popular G-Class model, first appeared at the Munich Motor Show last year.
Design
Concept EQG design and features
The Concept EQG is an all-electric spinoff of the G-Class, featuring design updates that align it with Mercedes-Benz's new EQ lineup of electric vehicles. It boasts a solid panel with a 3D star pattern replacing the front grille, custom 22-inch aluminum wheels, and a storage box in place of the spare wheel carrier. The roof rack also features a bright LED strip along its front edge, hinting at the offroading potential of the EV.
Performance
EQG's battery and performance specifications
Under the hood, the EQG concept comes with four individually controllable wheel-mounted electric motors and a two-speed gearbox offering low-range and high-range gearing. The battery is integrated into the ladder frame to ensure a low center of gravity. Mercedes-Benz has suggested that this quad-motor powertrain will make it into production. The EQG is anticipated to outperform the current V8-powered AMG G63's 0-100kp/h time of 4.5 seconds, making it the fastest G-Class when it enters series production.
Unique feature
Unique G-Turn function and India launch timeline
The production SUV will include a G-Turn function which can be activated by a dashboard-mounted button. This allows electric motors on either side to turn wheels in opposite directions, enabling the EQG to perform on-the-spot 360-degree turns, similar to a tank. The driver can choose whether to turn left or right using the paddle shifters on the steering wheel. The all-electric EQG is slated to hit the Indian market later this year, along with several other new Mercedes-Benz models.