Launched alongside the new sedan variants today are the new Mercedes-Benz EQE 350+ SUVs. Similarly, this category also consists of an Electric Art (EA) version and a fancier AMG Line.
The EQE 350+ SUV EA Line sports an elegant design with Digital Light headlamps, Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus, and 20-inch five-spoke alloy wheels. The interior is equally refined, featuring Neotex/Artico man-made leather in black and space grey, with laser-cut backlit trim showcasing the Mercedes-Benz star pattern. Additional interior comforts include active ambient lighting, a black fine-structure centre console, comfort seats, and a multi-function steering wheel.
This model also offers high-tech amenities such as the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) system, which includes a 12.3-inch instrument cluster display and a 17.7-inch OLED centre touchscreen. The infotainment system itself is comprehensive, featuring an Advanced Sound System, fingerprint scanner, augmented reality navigation, and smartphone connectivity via Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Meanwhile, the EQE 350+ SUV AMG Line enhances the offering with additional features like a panoramic sunroof, Airmatic air suspension, and rear axle steering for improved manoeuvrability. It also includes a Burmester 3D surround sound system, sports seats, illuminated running boards, and various AMG-specific design elements such as leather upholstery and AMG floor mats. Trim elements feature a sophisticated brown open-pore magnolia wood finish with aluminium star pattern motifs.
Both models feature a rear electric motor that delivers 292PS (288hp) and 565Nm of torque. Performance-wise, the two can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 6.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 210km/h. Additionally, the onboard 90.56 kWh lithium-ion battery provides up to 596km of WLTP-rated range.
The EQE 350+ SUVs comes with AC charging at 22kW, which is claimed to take around four hours and 45 minutes for a full charge. For faster charging, the onboard 170kW DC support is said to be able to boost the battery from 10-80% in just 32 minutes.
The SUVs also come standard with Mercedes-Benz’s Driving Assistance Plus Package, which includes advanced safety and driver assistance systems. These provide autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with extended automatic restart in traffic jams, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Steering Assist, Evasive Manoeuvre Support, and Pre-Safe Impulse Side.
The EQE 350+ SUV Electric Art Line is priced at RM398,888, while the EQE 350+ SUV AMG Line is priced at RM448,888. Both prices are on-the-road without insurance but include SST. Mercedes-Benz says deliveries are slated to begin in June this year.
(Additional source: Mercedes-Benz Malaysia press release / official website)
