Mercedes-Benz is rapidly adding models to its electric EQ lineup, the most recent being the EQE sedan and high-performance AMG variant of the EQS. Soon, one of Benz's most iconic models, the G-class off-road SUV popularly known as the G-wagen, will gain an electric EQ counterpart that will look a lot like this EQG concept.
While most of Mercedes-Benz's EQ models look funkier than their gasoline-powered counterparts, the Concept EQG retains the G-class SUV's traditional appearance with its boxy proportions and round headlights. Mercedes says that this truck is a near-production concept. It rides on 22-inch wheels, and on the concept, the spare-tire holder in back features a lockable box that Benz says can store a charging cable.
The concept remains a body-on-frame SUV with an independent front suspension and a solid rear axle. An electric motor powers each wheel, providing four-wheel drive. Currently, the top G-class is the AMG G63, which has a 577-hp twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 under the hood. Mercedes-AMG says it will make high-performance versions of the EQ lineup, as seen by the AMG EQS, so expect to see an AMG EQG, too.
The EQG will likely be sold alongside the gas-powered models, as are the other vehicles in the Mercedes EQ lineup. But by the time it reaches the market, there could be competing electric off-roaders available: GMC's Hummer EV will arrive later this year, Ford could have an electric Bronco on the way, and Jeep says it will offer an EV Wrangler by 2025.
While most of Mercedes-Benz's EQ models look funkier than their gasoline-powered counterparts, the Concept EQG retains the G-class SUV's traditional appearance with its boxy proportions and round headlights. Mercedes says that this truck is a near-production concept. It rides on 22-inch wheels, and on the concept, the spare-tire holder in back features a lockable box that Benz says can store a charging cable.
The concept remains a body-on-frame SUV with an independent front suspension and a solid rear axle. An electric motor powers each wheel, providing four-wheel drive. Currently, the top G-class is the AMG G63, which has a 577-hp twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 under the hood. Mercedes-AMG says it will make high-performance versions of the EQ lineup, as seen by the AMG EQS, so expect to see an AMG EQG, too.
The EQG will likely be sold alongside the gas-powered models, as are the other vehicles in the Mercedes EQ lineup. But by the time it reaches the market, there could be competing electric off-roaders available: GMC's Hummer EV will arrive later this year, Ford could have an electric Bronco on the way, and Jeep says it will offer an EV Wrangler by 2025.
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