Mercedes-Benz’s renowned performance arm, AMG, appears poised to expand its electric SUV lineup with the introduction of a high-performance variant of the upcoming EQC. Spy shots reveal what seems to be an AMG-tuned iteration of Mercedes-Benz’s forthcoming electric SUV undergoing testing.
Expected to succeed the outgoing EQC, the Mercedes-Benz EQC SUV is anticipated to receive an AMG version, following the footsteps of its larger EQE SUV counterpart.
Speculations suggest that this variant could be labeled as the AMG EQC 53 SUV, aligning with Mercedes-AMG’s nomenclature for electric vehicles, which typically avoids the ’63’ designation.
While the official debut of the EQC SUV is projected for 2025, the prototype remains shrouded in camouflage, with placeholder lights obscuring its true design.
Nonetheless, discernible features include a widened track, larger wheels, and brakes compared to previous EQC SUV prototypes. Additionally, it is observed being trailed by an AMG EQE SUV, showcasing a sleeker profile and elongated bonnet in comparison.
Anticipated to boast a dual-motor all-wheel-drive configuration, the AMG EQC SUV is likely to offer formidable performance credentials.
Its power output is expected to rival that of its larger sibling, the AMG EQE 53 SUV, which delivers 460kW of power and 950Nm of torque, extendable to 505kW and 1000Nm with the AMG Dynamic Plus package.
The AMG EQC SUV is poised to compete against the high-performance variants of BMW’s forthcoming iX3 and Audi’s Q6 e-tron. While the underlying architecture of the EQC SUV remains undisclosed, Mercedes-Benz is rolling out new platforms tailored for mid- and full-size vehicles, as well as high-performance models.
The replacement for the outgoing EQC is set to address notable omissions, including the absence of an AMG variant and its non-availability in the North American market.
However, whether production will extend to North America remains uncertain, as the EQE SUV and EQS SUV, alongside combustion-powered models like the GLE and GLS, are currently manufactured in the United States.