Mercedes-Benz unveils its new electrical EQS SUV constructed within the U.S.

Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday took the wraps off its new EQS SUV, its first absolutely electrical SUV constructed domestically for the U.S. market.

The automobile is the sibling of the EQS sedan, launched final 12 months, however with seating for as much as seven folks and a taller, bubblier stance. It’s anticipated to rival the Tesla Mannequin X and BMW iX, in accordance with Mercedes-Benz.

Just like the sedan, the EQS SUV incorporates a tech-savvy inside that features three screens overlaying practically the complete instrument panel. A single 56-inch curved glass floor covers the screens, one in every of which is a passenger display screen that’s not seen to the driving force.

“With the posh EQS sedan and the sporty government EQE sedan, Mercedes-Benz has entered a brand new, all-electric period within the higher market segments,” the corporate mentioned in a launch.

The SUV is anticipated to enter manufacturing at Mercedes-Benz’s plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, within the coming months and arrive in U.S. showrooms in late 2022, the corporate mentioned. The U.S. manufacturing is a part of the German automaker’s plans to supply eight new all-electric automobiles at seven sites on three continents.

Mercedes-Benz didn’t launch pricing for the EQS SUV, nevertheless it’s more likely to high $100,000. The EQS sedan fashions begin at roughly $102,000 and $126,000.

The EQS SUV, just like the sedan, will initially be supplied in two fashions, together with a “580 4MATIC” model that options two electrical motors able to 536 horsepower and 633 pound-foot of torque.

Mercedes-Benz didn’t launch the anticipated electrical vary of the EQS SUV for the U.S., however the sedan model can attain as much as 350 miles on a single charge, in accordance with the U.S. Environmental Safety Company.

The EQS SUV is supplied with a number of security and comfort options, together with Mercedes-Benz’s newest driver-assist system that may management components of the automobile similar to acceleration and braking when enabled.

Just like the sedan, the EQS SUV has its personal elective air-freshener perfume, referred to as “No. 6 Temper Mimosa.” Mercedes-Benz says it’s “an earthy perfume with a contact of sensuality” that was specifically designed for the automobiles.