The prototypes of the new Mercedes EQE SUV continue to be tested in northern Sweden and in Germany. In both places, a couple of more than interesting units have been surprised. These new spy photos reveal the first development of the sportiest version, that of the Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV 53 2023.
The prototypes of the SUV variant of the new mercedes eqe they continue with their testing program in northern Europe, taking advantage of the low temperatures in the area. But you are spy photos show that not only the most conventional versions are found, but also the one prepared by the Affalterbach division has appeared by surprise.
Despite its electric genes, the zero-emission SUV that will fill the EQC gap will also have a very high-performance top of the range. The Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV 53 4MATIC+ 2023 It has been hunted twice, once in the Arctic Circle and once in the vicinity of the Mercedes-AMG headquarters, both sharing traits in this most special EQE.
The new Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV is a rival to the Tesla Model X
Halfway to the Tesla Model X Y Tesla Model Y, the images show a lower height of the body to the ground, being lower in the front axle than in the rear. What’s more, the front presents a more aggressive image, with a larger bumper and being closer to the ground. Even more conspicuous shapes are visible on the far right of one of the prototypes, a hint of larger air intakes.
But there are a couple of determining details: multi-spoke alloy wheelstypical of the electric models that have been tested by AMG and that reveal the gold of the large brake calipers, characteristics of the brakes with carbon-ceramic discson the front axle.
The future Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+ will have two electric motorsone for each axle, with all-wheel drive, and the rear with a integrated two-speed automatic gearbox. A set that will develop the same power as in the EQE AMG sedan and that will be located in the 500 hp orbit of maximum power. The 90 kWh battery will not change either, although its maximum autonomy will be reduced 600 kilometers given the greater weight of the SUV. This new top of the range will hit the market late spring 2023.