The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is about to launch domestically in September, with authorities paperwork seen by CarExpert confirming it’s now been permitted on the market.
The EQE SUV was first revealed in October final yr and slots below the bigger EQS SUV that’s additionally constructed on the model’s US manufacturing facility in Alabama. It’s additionally the SUV counterpart to the EQE electrical sedan that has already launched domestically.
The approval paperwork record 4 totally different variants: EQE 300 SUV, EQE 350 4Matic SUV, EQE 500 4Matic SUV, and AMG EQE 53 4Matic+ SUV.
It’s unclear if all 4 of those Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV variants might be launching domestically as generally producers approve sure variants on the market however don’t find yourself providing them.
We’ve reached out to Mercedes-Benz Australia regarding the native EQE SUV line-up and can replace this story as soon as we hear again.
In accordance with the approval paperwork, the entry-level EQE 300 SUV is powered by a single rear-mounted electrical motor producing 180kW of energy. This explicit variant hasn’t been detailed up to now.
The EQE 350 4Matic SUV and EQE 500 4Matic SUV are each powered by a dual-electric motor all-wheel drive setup producing system outputs of 215kW and 300kW, respectively.
The flagship AMG EQE 53 4Matic+ can also be powered by a dual-electric motor all-wheel drive setup, nevertheless it produces a complete system output of 460kW.
The approval paperwork don’t record the EQE SUV’s high-voltage battery capability, although all fashions are understood to obtain a 90.6kWh pack on a 400V electrical structure.
The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV measures in at 4868mm lengthy, 1940mm large, and 1685mm tall with a 3030mm wheelbase. The AMG EQE 53 4Matic+ SUV is barely longer at 4881mm, and decrease at 1672mm.
By way of general size, it slots in between the 4716mm-long GLC and the 4924mm-long GLE.
Native pricing and specs have but to to be introduced for the EQE SUV.
The approval paperwork record the non-AMG EQE SUV fashions as receiving 21-inch AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels, however may be optioned to obtain 22-inch AMG multi-spoke models.
The flagship AMG EQE 53 4Matic+ SUV however comes completely with 22-inch AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels. It may also be optioned with carbon ceramic brakes.
Mercedes-Benz Australia has stated it expects the EQE SUV to generate the best curiosity of all EQ fashions.
CarExpert understands this might translate to stronger gross sales figures than not solely the EQE sedan, but additionally the broader EQ vary.
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