The Mercedes-Benz EQS range has expanded with the introduction of a 7-seater luxury SUV derivative.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS was revealed as an all-electric luxury sedan. Featuring futuristic styling and a bristling array of tech, the EQS looks to be the electric alternative to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Think of this then as an ultra-luxury Mercedes-Benz GLS.

Now Mercedes-Benz has shown off the EQS SUV. From what we can see, there are two powertrains on offer. Starting off the range is the EQS 450+, with the headline act being the EQS 580 4Matic. Outputs on both derivatives are impressive. The rear axle mounted motor summons 264 kW and 568 Nm in the 450+, with the flagship model delivering 400 kW and 858 Nm, with power going to both axles.

Physically, this is a big vehicle at just over 5 metres long and it shares the wheelbase of 3.2 metres with the EQS sedan. Being flagship models, the array of technology and gadgetry is borderline overwhelming. There are massive screens on offer, with rear passengers benefitting from their own rear-seat entertainment.

Performance figures were not given and the only range info on offer was a claimed of 600 km. The EQS sedan is said to offer 770 km of range, presumably due to its aerodynamics. Both EQS SUV models will go from 10-80% in just 30 minutes when connected to a DC fast charger, with a maximum charging rate of 200 kW.

Mercedes-Benz says the new 7-seater EQS SUV will go on sale in the US market before the end of 2022. Mercedes-Benz South Africa has big electric plans for 2022, with the EQA, EQB and EQS sedan touching down this year.

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Further Reading

New electric cars coming to SA in 2022