The iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Class off-road four-wheel drive will go electric in the coming years, likely wearing the Mercedes-Benz EQG moniker – but what might it look like?
These renderings from Instagram user @sugardesign_1 – believed to be an official Alfa Romeo designer, working on the facelifted Giulia sedan due in 2022 – attempt to imagine the new EQG, combining cues from Mercedes-Benz's EQ models with the petrol-powered G-Class's legendary shape.
Up front, a rectangular black panel with an EQS-inspired star pattern and the off-roader's signature circular headlights replaces the G-Class's open grille, with faux intake detailing from the EQS AMG Line limo sitting below, on either side of the licence plate.
At the rear, full-width LED tail-lights from the Concept EQT people-mover stretch across the barn-door tailgate, even running through the spare wheel cover, which features the same star design motif as the faux front grille.
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More aerodynamic alloy wheels now fill the arches, while the entire vehicle is clothed in a two-tone paint scheme reminiscent of the new EQS, along with Mercedes-Maybach models.
Set to arrive within "a few years", the launch of an all-electric G-Class was confirmed by Daimler chairman Ola Källenius in early 2020 – with trademark filings in recent months for 'EQG 560' and 'EQG 580' providing a hint at the circa-400kW, dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrains we could expect from the new model.
"Yes, the G is going to go electric, we have kicked off the concept work for this, so in a few years you’ll be able to go electric with the G as well," said Källenius.
More details of how the Mercedes-Benz EQG will look – and what will drive it – will come to light over the coming months and years.
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