Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV to be launched in India on September 5

German luxury car brand Mercedes-Maybach will launch its all-electric EQS ​​SUV in India on September 5. Once launched, it will be the company’s most expensive electric car in India. While technical details are yet to be revealed, we expect it to be launched in the form of the 680, which was unveiled at the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show in China in April.

Overseas, the Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 is equipped with a dual-motor all-wheel drive setup, similar to that found on the EQS 580 SUV. The two motors are enough to produce 649 horsepower and 950 Nm of peak torque, while the claimed range is 600 kilometers with a 107.8 kWh battery pack. With the higher-tuned powertrain, the car can accelerate from a standstill to 100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds, 0.2 seconds faster than the EQS 580. Top speed is claimed to be 210 km/h.

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In terms of size, the EQS is 5,125 mm long, 2,034 mm wide and 1,725 ​​mm high. In terms of appearance, the Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 has the iconic Mercedes-Benz three-pointed star logo on the hood, a black panel at the front, 3D vertical chrome strips on the radiator grille, and chrome trim on the front bumper. On the side, the SUV has the EQS lettering on the front window, the Maybach badge on the D-pillar, and bright trim on the door handles, pillars, window frames and pedals.

At the rear, the electric car features large wheel arches, signature Maybach alloy wheels, an animated LED light strip and chrome trim elements on the rear apron and tailgate. In addition, the EQS 680 is also available with a two-tone paint scheme.

Mercedes-Maybach EQS: Features

In terms of features, the global version offers active ambient lighting with 253 LEDs and 64 optional colors, electric window shades, Nappa-upholstered seats, a second-row bench seat, and rear seat controls for infotainment functions. It also comes with the brand’s MBUX Hyperscreen with Maybach-specific graphics, while rear passengers get a separate 11.6-inch infotainment screen on the front seatbacks. Other configurations include a 15-speaker Burmester 4D surround sound system, airbags, a 360-degree camera, ADAS functions, and passive electronic functions including stability control, ABS, EBD, BBA, traction control, and hill-hold assist.

The electric SUV has different driving modes: Eco, Sport, Offroad and Individual. In addition, it is equipped with Maybach mode, which replaces the Classic Comfort mode.

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The EQS will be priced at around Rs 4 crore (ex-showroom) when it is launched. As the most expensive electric car, the EQS 680 will be positioned above the EQS 580 4Matic electric SUV, which has an ARAI-certified range of 857 km.