Mercedes-Benz is hard at work developing an all-electric version of the iconic G-Class and has just previewed one of its intriguing features.
Branded ‘G-turn’, the EQG has the ability to perform a tank turn, spinning around in circles on loose surfaces. A short video of the feature was showcased during the automaker’s recent strategy conference and has since found its way online.
We know that the EQG will use the same basic ladder frame as the regular G-Class and the presence of four electric motors has made the tank turn feature possible. Rivian was the first automaker to develop such a system for an EV, namely the R1T pickup. However, the electric startup has not yet introduced the feature to customer-spec models.
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Mercedes-Benz previewed the EQG with the release of an all-electric concept at last year’s Munich Motor Show. This is thought to be a close representation of what the production model will look like, meaning it will retain that iconic G-Class look but update it with some EQ design elements such as the illuminated grille and two-tone color options. The concept also featured a set of unique wheels and had a storage box where the spare wheel would usually be located.
Technical specifications about the production model remain under wraps but we do know that it will hit the market for the 2024 model year. Mercedes-Benz has also yet to confirm what markets the EQG will be available in but it seems inevitable that the United States will be one of them.