MUNICH — Mercedes-Benz previewed its upcoming EQS massive full-electric SUV with an idea for its ultraluxury Maybach model.
The Idea Mercedes-Maybach EQS was unveiled on the Munich auto present on Monday.
It is a bodily idea with a digital inside designed to recreates the “feel-good environment of a sublime yacht,” Mercedes mentioned in an announcement.
The idea is a “close to manufacturing” preview of the primary full-electric mannequin from Maybach, Mercedes mentioned.
“We’re extending our management aspirations within the high-end phase to the world of electrical mobility,” mentioned Philipp Schiemer, head of the Prime Finish Automobile Group at Mercedes Automobiles. The Prime Finish group contains Maybach, AMG and the G-Class.
The idea has Maybach’s signature two-tone paint end however in any other case presents a “utterly new look” for the model with its easy exterior design, Mercedes design chief Gorden Wagener mentioned within the assertion.
“We’re utterly redefining the luxurious SUV of the longer term,” he mentioned.
The blanked-out entrance grille with its Maybach pinstripe chrome detailing blends “seamlessly” into the hood and the LED headlights.
Various chrome components on the outside together with the deeply dished wheels set up the Maybach look.
The inside is accessed by elective electrical doorways, which might be set to open routinely as passengers strategy. They are often additionally opened by way of an app.
The inside was created nearly quite than bodily however the design reveals a lounge atmosphere with pale leather-based trim and accents of each rose-gold steel or blue LED strips.
“Inside parts seem visually lighter and in addition appear to drift,” Mercedes mentioned.
Between the person rear seats is a flower vase, whereas beneath a big storage space affords area for utensils or for particular person tools choices reminiscent of folding tables, a field of champagne glasses or a a refrigerated compartment.
“Good craftsmanship, high-quality supplies and extraordinary particulars present a brand new stage of exclusivity,” Mercedes mentioned.
The dashboard is dominated by the so-called Hyperscreen seen on the EQS and EQE sedans that stretches throughout the entrance. The 56-inch broad function stitches collectively three screens to offer the looks of 1 single display screen and right here has been given Maybach particular design and content material.
Mercedes mentioned the EQS Maybach could have about 600 km (372 miles) of vary. Thje firm didn’t disclose particulars about battery sizes or the drivetrain.
The Idea Mercedes-Maybach EQS has styling hints for the EQS that will likely be an electrical SUV flagship for the Mercedes model.
The EQS will sit on Daimler’s new electrical platform for giant automobiles and can go into sequence manufacturing in 2022, forward of a Maybach model ,Mercedes mentioned.
The platform additionally underpins the EQS and EQE battery-powered sedans.
The EQS has a battery dimension of 108 kilowatt-hours, giving it a variety of as much as 770 km. A smaller battery of 90 kWh can also be accessible.
The EQE, additionally unveiled at Munich, makes use of the smaller 90kWh battery with a variety of as much as 660 km.