Sizzling on the heels of the totally electrical 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV that simply went on sale, Mercedes has revealed a smaller, extra dynamic different within the type of the 2023 EQE SUV.

The EQE SUV will go on sale in 2023 as a 2023 mannequin. An AMG-enhanced EQE SUV was revealed on Sunday alongside the common mannequin and is confirmed to be arrive as a 2024 mannequin, although whether or not it is going to be out there subsequent 12 months as nicely hasn’t been introduced.

The EQE SUV will are available 350+, 350 4Matic, and 500 4Matic grades within the U.S., and finally the AMG grade as nicely.

Pricing data can be introduced nearer to subsequent 12 months’s market launch.

Whereas the EQS SUV targets the full-size phase and may enchantment to giant households because of its third-row seats, the EQE SUV targets extra mainstream consumers with its mid-size stature and two rows of seats. The size is 191.6 inches, making the EQE SUV about 7.0 inches shorter than a Tesla Mannequin X, however its wheelbase at 119.3 inches is nearly 3.0 inches longer than on the Tesla, leading to beneficiant room. Legroom on the rear is a spacious 40.5 inches.

Because the title suggests, the EQE SUV is the high-riding counterpart to the EQE sedan that additionally arrives for 2023. Each use Mercedes’ EVA modular EV platform that that additionally options within the EQS hatch and EQS SUV. Within the EQE SUV, the platform helps a 90.6-kwh battery that may be charged from 10-80% capability in about 32 minutes utilizing a DC quick charger. Mercedes hasn’t offered a quote for vary.

The 350+ grade will include a single motor on the rear producing a peak 288 hp. The 350 4Matic grade will include a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain, rated the identical 288 hp because the 350+ however with extra torque. The five hundred 4Matic may also have a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain, this time with 536 hp.

Patrons looking for final efficiency will wish to look ahead to the AMG EQE SUV. It should supply 617 hp as commonplace from a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain, and 677 hp when outfitted with an out there Dynamic Plus Bundle. With the pack outfitted, the AMG EQE SUV will hustle to 60 mph from relaxation in an estimated 3.4 seconds. High velocity as commonplace can be 137 mph and 149 mph with the Dynamic Plus Bundle.

In terms of dealing with, the EQE SUV rides on air suspension as commonplace. Adaptive dampers and all-wheel steering can be found and nicely value it for consumers that take pleasure in a spirited drive on occasion. The AMG EQE SUV will get the lot as commonplace and provides lively roll stabilization, along with particular AMG tuning for the air suspension. The AMG additionally boasts a strong brake bundle consisting of six-piston calipers with 16.3-inch rotors up entrance and single-piston calipers with 14.9-inch rotors on the rear. Even larger carbon-ceramic rotors can be found for many who want it.

The outside of the EQE SUV follows the acquainted, aerodynamically honed styling Mercedes has launched throughout its EQ vary of EVs. The look is considerably innocuous, although for some consumers that could be a bonus. Patrons on the lookout for a automobile on this phase that stands out will wish to examine the BMW iX or Cadillac Lyriq.

The design of the AMG EQE SUV seems to be nearly equivalent to the common model, save for the vertical strips within the pseudo grille and the bigger wheels (19-inch wheels commonplace on common mannequin and 21 on AMG) and brakes. One new design element for Mercedes is the applying of an AMG badge on the hood as a substitute of the standard Mercedes star. The star nonetheless sits on the grille and tailgate, although.

The inside of the EQE SUV is a match for the EQE sedan, and can also be very near the interiors of the EQS and EQS SUV. Up entrance is Mercedes’ totally digital sprint, generally known as the Hyperscreen, which is an out there function. Right here, a collection of digital screens are housed below a single glass cowl. The usual setup is a extra typical design with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a separate 12.8-inch display screen for the infotainment. In each circumstances the infotainment is Mercedes’ personal MBUX system.

The AMG provides bolstered seats to raised hug you throughout quick cornering. There are additionally AMG logos all through the cabin, together with distinction stitching, a sports activities steering wheel, and illuminated door sill plates with “AMG” lettering. A particular AMG sound additionally beams into the cabin, with the depth altering relying on the chosen drive mode.

Manufacturing of the EQE SUV can be dealt with at Mercedes’ plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the place the EQS SUV is constructed.