It’s been a few months since our spy photographer last caught a test of the Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV. Previous photos showed the luxury model with a camouflage wrap covering the front and rear fascia, and the latest spy pics are, sadly, very similar. However, the new image gives a close-up look at the front bumper and shows the SUV pulling a trailer.
Mercedes previewed the model at last year’s Munich Motor Show, debuting the two-tone Maybach EQS SUV Concept. The production model in the spy shot looks like a tighter version of the concept, taking inspiration from the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. We expect the Maybach variant to feature a unique front and rear fascia and other exclusive exterior touches, such as the wheels.
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It’s still unclear which powertrain Mercedes will include in the Maybach-branded SUV, but it could borrow the dual-motor setup from the EQS SUV 580 4Matic. This will give the Maybach at least 536 horsepower (400 kilowatts) and 633 pound-feet (858 Newton-meters) of torque. Mercedes has promised that the Maybach will offer a range of around 373 miles (600 kilometers), but that’s likely based on the WLTP, so don’t expect a lot of miles in the US.
The cabin of the EQS SUV should shine, with the automaker installing high-quality and luxurious materials alongside the brand’s latest technology. We expect to find a Mercedes Hyperscreen inside, and the car should match the luxury of the Mercedes-Maybach GLS, which is powered by the company with a powerful 4.0-liter V8 engine. The EQS SUV will be a great, futuristic and all-electric complement to the GLS in the Maybach enclosure.
Mercedes has not said when it will launch the Maybach EQS SUV. However, we expect it to arrive after the regular model, which goes on sale this fall. The Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV is likely to open its doors later this year or early next year, as 2023 has been thrown in for its big debut. Interested buyers should expect it to cost more than the regular EQS SUV, which starts at $104,400. The most expensive variant, the EQS 580 4Matic, is priced at $132,200. Is $150,000 too much to ask for the Maybach variant?
