Still, this is quite a good job and shows a really nice design. Again, something that could have a chance in the US market as an electric sedan. Something that could compete with the upcoming Nissan Maxima EV.
Still, this is quite a good job and shows a really nice design. Again, something that could have a chance in the US market as an electric sedan. Something that could compete with the upcoming Nissan Maxima EV.
Not sure what they will call this yet, but it will follow the usual recipe. The SUV being based on a raised version of the sedan platform. And of course, it will be super luxurious like the sedan.
Since the EQS already starts at about $102 000, don't expect this to be under $110 000. It sounds quite insane (at least to me) until you realize a Tesla Model X now starts at $105 000. (that's even crazier) And, while the EQS's range is not great at "only" 350 miles. The Model X range is "only" around 330 miles. So that new Mercedes SUV could actually be quite competitive against the big Tesla.
While not really in the same price range, I think the new Rivian R1S (Starting at $70 000) could actually disturb things a bit. So far their pick-up has been getting great reviews.
Of course, Lucid is coming with a super luxurious Gravity SUV. Although production of their Air sedan is very slow right now, and the only model being delivered is the top-of-the-line $170 000 version. They will ramp up production of the Air before introducing the new Gravity, followed by a smaller sedan.
And, I almost forgot the electric version of the all-new Range Rover. Coming next year too.
So far, only the 2 door convertible versions have been spotted. (bottom pic). And I must say, the convertible top always looks really fake on all the spy shots I have seen. But that A-pillar does look like it is a convertible. There is something going on under the top camouflage, I'm just not sure what it is.
The illustrations above show a 4 door version as well. Not sure why Mercedes would come up with another sedan/coupe model between the C and E classes. I hear this would replace both the C and E class coupes and convertible models. (The C coupe and Convertible have already been discontinued)
Why not I guess?
To me, the grille looks even more ridiculous now that it is useless. They chose not to spend money to redesign the front end, and that's too bad. Especially since others like Lexus won't use a grille at all in their upcoming EVs.
But I still think an electric GV70 is a genius idea. It will only be offered in an AWD version. Will go from 0 to 60 in 4.5 seconds. Just like the Ioniq 5, it has a 350kW charging system.
It is rated at only 250 miles in the European rating system. But EPA numbers are usually quite a bit less. And 250 miles isn't that much, to begin with for a luxury brand...
While the "regular" GV70 starts at around $41 000, but it goes all the way to over $62 000.
Pricing and EV range will be key to the Electric GV70 in the US. Even if they price it at the same price as the top-of-the-line version, it could still end up at around $50 000 after incentives. Or about $10 000 less than a Tesla Model Y. But at a higher price, with a less than 250 miles range, it'll be an uphill battle for Genesis...
On another note, this somehow makes me think of Infiniti. And how far behind they have gotten over the years. Genesis started selling cars in the US 6 years ago. Now they don't only have a full lineup of cars and SUVs, but they will also have at least 2 EVs on sale next year. Meanwhile, Infiniti has been slowly going down. Basically being replaced by Genesis in the marketplace.
Just sad...
Let's hope they find a real name for it soon...
It even looks like it could be from a few years ago, but who knows. While the LED lights seem quite current, the shape looks like something older.
If it is new, my bet would be Kia. Is it something obvious that is already out? Am I that out of it?
It does also look a lot like the current Niro. Except shorter. Some test mule?
These cool tiny vans were also sold by Plymouth and Dodge in the US I believe.
When the new Trailblazer came out a couple of years ago, GM had mentioned it wasn't a replacement for the Trax. Which is pretty weird since, as you can see in the screengrab above from the Chevrolet site, they are basically the same price. A new Trax would have to be cheaper. Unless they move the Trailblazer upmarket a bit by getting rid of the base model for next year.
Either way, that new Trax looks more like of these "Coupe SUV" offered by many German maufacturers. Which could help the Trax by giving it a bot of personality.
I guess...
Since nothing is really known about the car. I posted an earlier illustration a while ago (HERE)
Of course, Tesla will probably end up producing a smaller and less expensive car than the Model 3. And the new German facrory would be a perfect place for that new model. It would be competing in Europe with the VW ID.3. And other smaller EVs we don't get over here. But I'm not sure how popular a smaller premium hatchback would be here. Although Tesla has surpirsed everyone by having such a hit with a sedan in today's SUVs saturated market.
Many call this future hatchback the "Model 2". Which would be logical. Except this is Tesla. Bro Elon wanted the line up to spell S.E.X.Y. "Model E" was still owned by Ford and that car became the Model 3. So now S, X and Y mean nothing.
Who knows what that car will be called...