The Maybach EQS SUV is the brand’s first electric SUV; gets a 600km WLTP range and AWD powertrain.
Mercedes-Maybach has taken the wraps off its first all-electric SUV, the Maybach EQS that will be shown to the public for the first time at this week’s Shanghai Auto Show 2023. The Maybach EQS is based on the EQS EV SUV from Mercedes, just like the petrol-powered Maybach GLS 600 SUV is based on the standard Mercedes-Benz GLS.
Mercedes Maybach EQS SUV exterior details
As far as design differences go, the Maybach EQS, just like other Maybach offerings gets added chrome bits on the outside along with multiple Maybach logos instead of Mercedes’s three-star emblem at all spots except the hood.
It gets the same black panel on the nose with vertical chrome strips on the grille that give it a 3D look. The large black panel, which is closed, houses the radar sensors for ADAS and other tech bits. The front bumper also gets chrome elements, while the upper part of the grille has “Maybach” lettering finished in chrome. This neatly blends with the connected LED strip that merges with the headlamps on each side. The new “Maybach Digital Light” feature has a welcome and goodbye function with its unique “Light show”, according to the brand.
Moving on to the sides, the Maybach EQS SUV looks similar to its non-Maybach counterpart. However, it does get multiple “Maybach” touches like chrome surrounds on the windows and between the doors, a prominent Maybach logo on the D-pillar and “EQS” embossed in the front window area. Similar to the standard EQS SUV, the Maybach EQS also gets additional body cladding in gloss black finish. Wheel choices include 21 or 22-inch alloy and forged wheels with prominent Maybach lettering. The SUV also gets factory-installed running boards with illumination, finished in anodized aluminum.
At the back the slightly uniquely patterned taillamps get a connecting LED strip that includes Maybach lettering. There are also chrome trim elements on the tailgate, on the rear apron and the spoiler lip, as well as on the MAYBACH lettering. It also gets optional dual-tone paint shade options with a filigree pinstripe. Five color combinations namely high-tech silver/obsidian black, high-tech silver/nautical blue, obsidian black/selenite grey, obsidian black/kalahari gold and velvet brown/onyx black.
Mercedes Maybach EQS SUV interior and features
On the inside, the Maybach EQS SUV features a similar looking dashboard layout as the standard EQS SUV however that’s where the similarities end. It gets three different screens and all come with Maybach specific graphics in order to set it apart from the regular EQS SUV. The tech-laden Mercedes-Benz Hyperscreen is one of the three displays. Mercedes-Maybach says the overall visual appearance is specially designed for the Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV in an elegant deep blue shade. The numerous exclusive features include the animated display of the instrument cluster in “MAYBACH” mode.
The rear seat infotainment consists of two 11.6-inch displays on the backrests of the front seats. With the standard MBUX setup, content can be shared on the various displays. The Maybach EQS SUV also comes with the MBUX rear tablet, which can also be used outside the vehicle. Additionally, The MBUX Interior Assist is also standard on the Maybach EQS SUV. This feature, with the help of cameras, can recognise the operating requests of the passengers from body and hand movements and carry out the corresponding functions The seats come standard with Nappa leather in multiple shade options. It also gets the exclusive Manufaktur Nappa leather option. Mercedes-Maybach says, the leather in all interior colours comes from sustainable processing including natural wood finishes replete with lacquer and Maybach logo at some places. Mercedes-Maybach says it has also introduced vegetable-tanned Nappa leather on the Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV. All seats gets massage function and ventilation. The optional chauffer package also gets the calf massage feature.
The Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV gets full interior ambient lighting package as standard with 253 LEDs and 64 selectable colors including some of the Maybach specific schemes consisting of Rose Gold White and Amethyst Glow. Sound duties are taken care of 15 speaker Burmester 4D surround sound system. It gets special acoustic foams in selected body shell panels and also in the underbody.
Mercedes Maybach EQS SUV powertrain and suspension
As far as powertrain goes, the Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 SUV has an output of 658hp and 900Nm, with 4MATIC as standard. It has a range of up to 600km (WLTP) and 0-100kph comes at a claimed 4.4 seconds with a top speed of 210kph. In comparison, the top-spec EQS 580 4 Matic SUV comes with a power output of 544hp and range of up to 456km.
The Maybach EQS SUV gets the adaptable air suspension system with special “Maybach” driving program. The all-electric SUV can be raised by up to 35 millimetres. It also gets rear wheel steering with a steering angle of up to 4.5 degrees. The rear wheels can also be turned up to 10 degrees, thus enabling a turning circle of 11.0 instead of 11.9 metres. Additionally, the Maybach EQS SUV gets drive modes that include ECO, SPORT, OFFROAD and INDIVIDUAL and also the special MAYBACH drive mode that replaces the comfort setting in the standard EQS SUV.
Mercedes Maybach EQS SUV will it come to India?
While there is no confirmation on the India launch of the upcoming flagship Maybach SUV, we expect the model to come to our shores sometime in the distant future.