The New Mercedes-Benz That Can Tackle Any Terrain

Mercedes Benz has revealed a new concept which is like no other. This EQC crossover has been given the 4×4² treatment. It has everything you could want, from presence, proportions to power. The Mercedes-Benz EQC 4×4² is capable of tackling the most challenging off-road tasks and terrains. It also sits 20cm taller than the original model.

The electric SUV prototype was created by a small team headed by Jürgen Eberle, a Mercedes-Benz development engineer. Eberle said:

“Despite the trend towards electric vehicles right now, there remains great enthusiasm for traditional off-roaders. Our aim was to combine these two with a car that provides the best of both worlds – fully electric but with the ability to go off road in a serious way.”

The new model is also 58mm taller than a standard G-class, thanks to the new reworked suspension. New wheels have also been fitted in order to make the vehicle more functional as well as widening the car by 20mm. The ECQ 4×4² has suspension systems set up especially for off-roading, this includes the vehicle being able to go fording at depths of 40cm.

Lastly, the new model has been given a custom acoustic system inside and out. The headlights now double as loudspeakers, which even play on information taken from the accelerator pedal and speed.

The Mercedes-Benz EQC 4×4²

The Test Drive
The test took place in a large quarry that had been turned into an off-road park with deep sand, muddy patches, rocky tracks, steep inclines and water crossings. So in other words, the last place you’d see a leather-lined EV. But that’s simply the beauty of this model.

Unfortunately, this still remains just a concept, for now.