The Mercedes-Benz R-Class wasn’t a hit with buyers, so it’s no surprise that it wasn’t replaced when it was phased out. However, a new report has revealed that it could effectively be “reborn” as an all-electric SUV.
It is claimed that the GLR, as it is
known, is a product left behind by AMG boss Tobias Moers before he left to
become Aston Martin‘s CEO. The name remains unconfirmed, and since this is
reportedly going to be all-electric could very well be changed to EQR for
production. Names aside, this SUV is shaping up to be something very special.
As per a report from Car Magazine, the
Mercedes-AMG GLR will utilizes a 105 kWh battery pack that uses graphene-based
metal-free, liquid-cooled round cells and is designed for 350 kW fast-charging.
The SUV will be powered by a trio of electric motors that combine to produce
1,006 hp and 1,350 Nm of torque.
It is claimed that the front axle will use
a single-speed direct-drive system, while the rear will support a two-speed
transmission, similar to the one used in the Porsche Taycan. At this early
stage, no more details are known. Whereas many automakers are venturing into
the world of electric vehicles with record-breaking hypercars, there aren’t
quite as many looking to release SUVs with supercar levels of performance. A
potential rival to the rumored Mercedes-AMG GLR/EQR would be a production
version of the Pininfarina Pura Vision SUV that may also pump out around 1,000
hp.
