[RahulNagaraj]

Mercedes-Benz is working on introducing an all-electric version of its G-Class SUV, the EQG for a while now. The all-electric SUV has been under development and is expected to be unveiled in 2024.



Ahead of its arrival, a short video clip has surfaced which shows a camouflaged EQG doing a 'tank turn' manoeuvre, which allows the car to spin 360-degrees on its own axis. According to reports, the party trick by Mercedes-Benz on the upcoming EQG will be called 'G-turn' and is said to be possible when wheels on one side of the SUV spin in the opposite direction to the wheels on the other side.



The Mercedes-Benz EQG will come with four electric motors (one on each wheel), along with an independent front suspension and a rigid rear axle specially developed for electric vehicles. Mercedes is expected to offer the electric SUV with an optional lithium-ion battery pack with silicon anode chemistry, which is said to increase energy density by 20 - 40 per cent, thereby improving the SUV's range by a significant amount.

The Mercedes-Benz EQG, though, isn't the first car to do a tank turn. Rivian had showcased the R1T SUV pulling off the manoeuvre back in 2019. However, the feature is yet to make it to the production version of the electric SUV.

Source: Motor1

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[nishsingh]

Here's the video of the party trick in action (Cool indeed! )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_JwA4lLhAw

[Sahil]

Gotta hand it to Mercedes, they really know how to market their products with these “party tricks” as done on the Maybach GLS with the hip hop bounce mode. The G turn will def get a lot of G63 owners excited to upgrade even though it’s an electric.

However the this feature ain’t just a party trick IMO. It could come handy at times.

[GTO]

Originally Posted by Sahil

Gotta hand it to Mercedes, they really know how to market their products with these “party tricks”

You can say that again. Remember the 'magic body control' ad of the W222? Absolutely brilliant

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLwML2PagbY

the this feature ain’t just a party trick IMO. It could come handy at times.

- While offroading, it will be so darn useful.

- As also in tight Indian lanes!

[Akshay6988]

It's indeed a cool party trick but is it only me who's worried about tyres !!! Obviously G Wagen owner won't worry about such little thing but still rotating that heavy metal gotta damage tyres !

[Turbanator]

I think this will be restricted only on loose surfaces like sand, snow, gravel etc.

Originally Posted by Sahil

However the this feature ain’t just a party trick IMO. It could come handy at times.

An helpful system is available on LC, but it’s limited, though useful in some scenarios. Not sure about MB though.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oftixLTMP4g

[Axe77]

Originally Posted by GTO

You can say that again. Remember the 'magic body control' ad of the W222? Absolutely brilliant

I remember this brilliant ad. IIRC, there was some back and forth with Jaguar if I’m not mistaken taking off from this series - swipes between the two brands. In fact was probably posted on the forum too on some thread.

- While offroading, it will be so darn useful.

For an off-roader that goes off the beaten (often narrow) path, this is an actual benefit.

[BANDHAV]

A TWO year old Youtube video:

https://youtu.be/yzwM8KE2L3I

[Venkatesh]

The upcoming all-electric G-Class with its impressive G-Turn in Vegas CES2024.

720-degree on own axis

https://youtu.be/V64pSunn84w?si=zHuaWgjpoc6AxW_m