Mercedes-Benz has kicked off winter testing of their upcoming EQS dedicated electric SUV with the prototype spotted in Scandinavia. Somewhat confusingly, Stuttgart is using the same model series name for the sedan and SUV versions of both the range-topping EQS and the mid-size EQE, though that might change by the time they hit the market in 2022.
We can also see a rounded shoulder line,
flush-mounted door handles and what appears to be a charging port on the front
fender. Other notable features include a relatively small greenhouse and an
angular rear window. The model also has a prominent rear spoiler and what
appears to be faux exhaust cut outs.
Moving into the cabin, we can see a
free-standing digital instrument cluster and an infotainment system that rises
out of the center console like on the redesigned S-Class. There are also
turbine-style air vents, metallic trim and a familiar steering wheel.
While Mercedes recently teased the
crossover, the company didn’t say much about it. However, it will be based on
the company’s new electric vehicle platform and could have a range of up to 700 km. Performance specifications remain a mystery, but the sedan
version of the EQS is rumored to have outputs ranging from approximately 395 hp to more than 592 hp. Those specs will
likely carryover to the EQS SUV, but we’ll likely get a better idea of what to
expect when the EQS sedan is introduced next year.
