FIRST LOOK: Mercedes EQG - Tank Turns And ALL The Torque

This is an electric G-class. The Mercedes EQG, as it was once called. It’s now, officially though, the Mercedes G580 with EQ Technology - which is a name no one will ever use.
Either way, a big battery and quad motors turn every celeb’s favourite urban cruiser into an electric heavyweight with zero tailpipe emissions.
The G580 name means it sits a rung below the G63 AMG model in the G-class range, but with over 800lb ft over torque and an electric motor for each wheel its party trick is on-the-spot ‘tank turns’.
A look-at-me viral # beckons, but does the addition of this all-electric version make for a better Mercedes G-class? Top Gear Magazine’s Deputy Editor, Ollie Kew, is your guide…
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:24 History
02:00 Changes
04:02 Interior
06:08 G-Turn
07:24 Exterior
09:26 Stats
10:21 Conclusion
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[@TopGear]

This? Or a G63?

[@Robbert_nl]

This isn’t an EQG.

[@Zak1s1]

@@Robbert_nl you really are telling Top Gear that they are incorrect ?

[@gaborkovacs3016]

G55

[@Robbert_nl]

@@Zak1s1 Yes. Because it isn’t.

[@jezza6575]

Cybertruck

[@Aheitchoo]

"better than the internal combustion version in every way" "Not rated for towing"

[@TriviaChallenge]

Sour grapes fossil boy.

[@TSERJI]

@@TriviaChallenge I mean, he does have a point though...

[@Aheitchoo]

@@TriviaChallenge ill continue to lust after an electric Miata and a twin turbo Gwag thank you very much

[@caleb9231]

@@TriviaChallenge The earth creates oil via chemical reactions without any fossils involved. ]

[@profit7970]

@@TriviaChallengefossil boy is a violation 😂😂

[@Baimobile7]

If it’s not called the EQG, why put it in the title?

[@FlorianMTalk]

Because everyone knows it by that name. It would be pretty stupid not to use it. Just like everyone still calls Facebook "Facebook" and not Meta, or Twitter "Twitter" and not "X".

[@jimboh.2654]

It's called g580

[@Robbert_nl]

They don’t like to be too factual.

[@speedfrx]

Author appeared to be more creative and logical than the whole MB marketing department! EQG sounds great

[@bernardibrahim]

Cause 0:08

[@shanet7511]

Imagine doing a 180 when the a**hole behind you honks the second the stop light turns green😂

[@goedendag5335]

Imagine being an asshole doing a 180 in front of a traffic light 😂

[@charlieverity5405]

You don’t have the car… Yet the limits of your imagination just reach to imagining being an arsehole in it.

[@azabdaftari]

I saw that video it was great

[@The_Muffin101]

"Finally we have a badge on the back of a Mercedes that actually means something " 😂

[@mattpowe]

Closes door with one finger: "Look How They Massacred My Boy"

[@dariocline]

real

[@tngdwn8350]

As long as it's still slammable and makes it destinct sound I'm ok with it.

[@rexuskrackus]

since they only made changes to how the air inside the vehicle gets moved around by closing the door, i do consider this an improvement. should still be able to slam the heck out of it

[@johnnygeorgopoulos4072]

@@tngdwn8350 did you hear any distinct sound? Because I sure as hell didn't hear a damn thing, no engine, no classic bank vault G-Thud..... Mercedes is becoming a husk of it's former self, AMG should buy their way out and escape before it's too late

[@tngdwn8350]

​@@johnnygeorgopoulos4072 He never slammed it in the video. Even then it sounded quite clicky compared to other cars and that's why I at least can imagine that it might be still distinct / G-wagonish sounding when slammed a little bit harder, but I can't tell from this video alone.

[@carlosayusolaslenguas5185]

I’m sorry but it’s not a G wagon if you can close the door on the first try. The rest I don’t care hahahahaha

[@user-jf8gd3lv7q]

Only mor...ns or some Anglo-Saxon arrogant clowns have "problems" at closing the finest doors you can find in the automotive business.

[@mrmorrisniceguy987]

Trust me they took good care that the Door to make sure it feels just as stirdy and tough as in the past models ;)

[@PookDaWook]

Americans will understand how pivotal a proper quad motor setup is for off-roading. (Rivian)

[@griffins750]

?

[@nathanthegreathan6464]

Yes, but counting to “four” is the tricky part… Him playing with the differential locks: …not one, not two, but FOUR motors! The number three: and I took that personally

[@richardlabeja]

These will be the most affordable G-Wagons ever after 1 year of use. If you know, you know.

[@Robbert_nl]

Shame you don’t know.

[@eddieg6436]

In L.A. these will all sell with a $50K mark up. 🤷🏼‍♂️😎

[@ramonj08]

This could go either way. We will see in a year or two.

[@andycombo]

In Italy they start new at 152.000 usd. The “edition one” is a 207.000 usd toy 😅. I’ve no idea about EV’s depreciation.

[@Robbert_nl]

@@andycombo They use dollars in Italy these days?

[@EyesOfByes]

This will most likely sell like crazy in Norway.

[@U..R..L]

Européen are most smart buying this bad design electrical G class!

[@AugmentedGravity]

God i hope not

[@Cloxxki]

It's probably fun to own, but I suspect the Rivian R1S is better in every objective way. And half the price for the same performance.

[@Matthew-ll9ke]

Where are you going to buy and service one of those in Norway?​@@Cloxxki

[@bernardibrahim]

Do they still heavily incentivise evs there?

[@SmallBlogV8]

I was on board until you said 3090kg. Five fat blokes in the car and you're over the 3500kg limit of a car licence before you add their luggage. Building what would be an epic tow car and then rating it at 0kg towing capacity just to avoid breaching this limit is a bit of a joke to be honest.

[@HumanButcher150]

It is A TOTAL joke to be honest.

[@electrikoptik]

Even it could tow, the range will probably drop to 50 miles making it useless. The electric G only exist to please the woke and climate overlords.

[@Cloxxki]

Most cars are that way and it's really daft. Needs to change.

[@Robbert_nl]

Five fat blokes with an average weight of 82kg? In America those would be considered underweight.

[@Y2Kvids]

G63 is 3,200 Kg

[@ALMX5DP]

I can’t wait for battery tech to get a bit lighter. 3090kg before you’ve sat in it is absurd for something that size.

[@EyesOfByes]

They had me at real buttons

[@stubones]

Go buy one then rich boy. Oh right you don’t have the money …

[@Pilkie101]

​@@stuboneslol there's something wrong with you

[@ashliehiggins]

3 tonnes, pot holes are bad enough, last thing we need are these on the school run.

[@smokeymotorsport]

Land Rover Discoveries have weighed very nearly as much for 20 years and nobody complained

[@khakimzhanmiras]

@@smokeymotorsportbecause of the bumbling engineering choice of running a frame beneath a monocoque chassis

[@Angusoksen]

Stupid excuse. So it is around 18% heavier than a petrol G-wagon. It hardly makes any difference. But at least it doesn't emit any harmful exhaust particles/ gasses and a lot less brakepad dust! So it's much better for your childrens health!

[@ashliehiggins]

@@Angusoksen The petrol and diesel ones are still too heavy, it's almost double the weight of the OG G-wagen, and it'll be producing more plastic particulate matter due to needing larger tyres and wearing them quicker because of the weight.

[@iaintdonknow]

​@@Angusoksenever heard about Plastic Particles? 18% more in the surrounding area with these cars, because of wear on the rubber tires.

[@jahyoda]

Is it more stable around turns due to low position of battery pack vs Standard G ?

[@Joshua-ei8le]

i love the design. honestly the first full eq i love to look at.

[@PookDaWook]

Lmao, Mercedes is gonna be upset yall called it the EQG

[@amaljoe367]

Hating on every electric car doesn't make you look cool. I think this is the best electric car from Mercedes.

[@DougC83]

Low bar to clear 😂

[@amaljoe367]

​@@DougC83 yeah 😂 I didn't like any of the previous Merc blob-like electric cars. This one thankfully looks good and has some cool features.

[@Mithrandir42]

I completely agree. It doesn't look like an amorphous blob.

[@MrNWgamer]

Electric just doesn't fit the offroad methodology though. Nice soccer mom SUV though I guess.

[@michaelheinrich44]

@@MrNWgamerthat's what she said

[@ahmedsaeed9205]

Midway through the video I forgot this was a top gear review

[@bazejwianecki9054]

Oh, they unveiled the new California-mobile.

[@Cloxxki]

Meanwhile, Californians are switching to Rivians and spending the 6 figure they've saved on a new G-wagon on...more cars or house upgrades to show the homeless how to live better.

[@russellduguesclin2001]

How does rear wheel drive help range in an electric vehicle? There are no front fuel pumps like in an internal combustion motor and it already has front motors inbuilt?

[@Cloxxki]

It might be more effiicient that driving the front wheels. Also, having multiple motors can reduce heat buildup and associated losses. Providing motors can also coast without resistance, with or without clutch disconnect. In early Teslas, the rear motor was a strong inefficient one. The dual motor got an extra on the front that was way more efficient, making the AWD cars got further on the same battery. Modern Teslas also got more efficient motors in the back, so it didn't help AQDs anymore vs the RWD offerings.

[@griffins750]

It can disable the front motors which means less drag while driving, which means your using less energy cruising…

[@neoramonetha9824]

I remember the first time I got into my cousin's G wagon, closed the door and it didn't close on first try then I applied more force then it closed and made this loud clanging sound that I had to apologize only to be told that it's normal😅

[@andycombo]

One of the few car that make the "electric conversion" less painful. I'm waiting to see it offroad

[@metricstormtrooper]

You still won't be able to afford it.

[@andycombo]

@@metricstormtrooper Maybe not, but it’s nice to see an EV with such an iconic shape. At least it’s not boring like a Tesla.. 😅

[@nicolasansom2681]

Totally agree about the more tasteful sand coloured one. ❤ Landrover should have done this with the new Defender

[@itsskip]

I wouldn't call it zero emissions, but it is cool to have an electric beast for the trail!

[@christianschutte3728]

Now the front looks more like the Jimny. Can you still drive the G Electric with a normal license?

[@arturodelarosa4394]

Any chance you are ever making the 2 door smaller version again?

[@GaryJohnWalker1]

Now if they had a removable/slideout girder or two full of battery slung across the car - under the rear seats - that'd be neat.

[@TaqCOOL]

The Best electric car ever. Well done Mercedes. The least painful conversion

[@hoopdyhop76]

Slower than Rivian, less power, less range, no towing(R1S can tow 7700lbs). Probably not better offload, definitely worse on road. I'm failing to see how this is "the best ever" Oh and the R1S can seat 7 and has a huge frunk. But I guess it has a speaker to "intimidate the poor".

[@TaqCOOL]

@@hoopdyhop76 Not meant to be fast. Sure way better offroad and doesn't look like as EV. It kept the spirit of G Class. Unless u doesn't like G Class

[@lesedimodupi6659]

Funny enough I actually did like the “kaclunk” when you slam the door

[@Cloxxki]

Was there a tank turn in the video, or only in the title?

[@Trolloloollo]

Does it have rear leg space?

[@STAG162]

1:50 "... and it won't be with any EQG badges or anything like that, that name is dead" I think you better re-do your video title then.

[@daily_dose_of_flying]

did the guy in the background at 3:15 relieved himself in the bushes?

[@sierratangoandras]

😀👀

[@shubhamb.deshmukh7920]

Oh I love the exhaust note!

[@mphoseobi]

Where does the wheel stay now?

[@blackscholes4401]

If they’ve removed the chunky heavy doors of yore, why not add soft close

[@topcarspecs]

Great Review 🎉

[@OttoVanDeSteene]

what is its towing capacity?

[@vstm3950]

Friend had minor accident in Tesla, guy hit him on a junction. 11 months without the car that's how long took them to rrpair and reset. Apparently they had no enough parts availlable and finally technician to do computer setting wizz at the end. This was in Poland

[@liqidvenom]

Nice review but you only mentioned the weight of it once, the caddy review it was a topic that minutes were devoted to. If electrification for the Escalade is bad and that only drives people on road, one would think that it would be something to discuss for a vehicle which is supposed to be a dual purpose vehicle. I'm a big fan of EVs but it seems like they aren't all being covered fairly.

[@tehbone8604]

Dude, nothing is covered fairly. They want you to buy the product.

[@TheBorz0]

400 km promised 300 km in real world 150 km in highspeed 50 km in offroad

[@SirMartinus]

Low speed offroad driving might actually give better milage than motorways, I guess. It's high speed that kills range.

[@michaelheinrich44]

Thank god no figure for 'while towing'

[@olivierl2172]

Nonsense.

[@fazeobama8872]

source trust me bro

[@michailangelopoulos5602]

@@SirMartinus Any semi serious off roading (not rock crawling) will eat through the battery in no time. Expect approximately 20 - 25% of the nominal range depending on conditions. And then you are left in the middle of nowhere with no plug to charge. The lighter Wrangler 4xe, in electric only drive, drops from 27miles on road to 4-5 miles off road. In any case, other than the press vehicles, no other G will ever see dirt below its wheels. Too expensive and fancy for off roading. Another posh-mobile to carry mafia bosses around Moscow and self entitled greenies to the Chanel boutique and back.

[@3204clivesinclair]

So when a new ICE G has launched, Mercedes has made a big deal on how the door closing sound is like the original?

[@urbanstrencan]

Love that Mercedes still keep G as a proper G and didn't took EQS SUV inspiration 😊❤.

[@Desert_Spec]

A proper G? This is not a proper G-Wagon. Looking past the huge fact its no longer front solid axle with portal hubs, its a disgrace to the heritage of the once off road capable German tank of a SUV.

[@eperks6]

@@Desert_Specpretty darn sure it only had portal axles on the 4x4 squared models, the 6x6, and that maybach one.

[@electrikoptik]

@@Desert_Spec The "proper" G the W461 doesn't have portal axles. It does still have solid front axles just like the Land Cruiser 70-series.

[@LihengSun]

So cool, hope it would get more range

[@airbagsagain]

why'd they put the charging cable in a non-lockable box on the outside? could've had an interior carrier for the cable and keep that space for something like a spare tire. At least the interior doesn't look as cheap.

[@tonys1636]

One option does have a spare tyre rather than a useless tyre repair/inflation kit.

[@captaintahoe1]

What a perfect vehicle to offset the carbon footprint of your private jet

[@Mithrandir42]

460km for a vehicle that is basically a brick. That's not bad. Am curious if it'll actually get that range though. Also, 580hp in something that looks as basic as that desert-coloured one is fantastic! It's like going for the 575hp supercharged V8 in a new Defender, but sticking it in a base version with those awesome steelies.

[@JJ-vy2rh]

Missed the trim on the a pillar

[@kyronrc]

Yes! now i can have the complete Tamiya experience...

[@cgtactical6619]

Im sure that 720 spin is great for the tires

[@MrTempatel]

3090kg! I drove over a bridge today with a 3 ton max load here in the UK... And I wasn't even offroading

[@navithefairy]

Love the quad motors and the desert color scheme. The 113 kWh is too low though and the weight, come on, 3090kg! Thats insane for a car this size.

[@Y2Kvids]

G63 is 3,200 Kg

[@karstenpedersen7749]

​@@Y2KvidsNo it's not.

[@Y2Kvids]

@@karstenpedersen7749 gross weight.

[@karstenpedersen7749]

That's not the same thing, but okay.

[@cestmoi7829]

Price?

[@sierratangoandras]

high

[@NaturesLantern]

cost?

[@williammears9272]

Ngl this actually looks sick!

[@The_Muffin101]

Im just curious as to what kind of people would buy this G wagon

[@Hyper584k]

I would, currently driving an E63 Estate

[@zackworrell535]

if I didn;t already own a G550, i would

[@derpinated]

yeah because 850 mm of wading depth is good when you have to go off-road for a charging station?

[@anderbeau]

So it went from being a toaster to now being a refrigerator 😂

[@techvlogs2491]

The only use i find of this electric g wagon would be in Bangladesh Where import tax on cars range from 128%-813% depending on the engine size and the import tax on electric cars is only 89%.

[@MohdMusharafAli]

Rimac brought a ray of hope as it is the popular exotic for the electric car industry. The market for Evs will grow but only if Mhev's are promoted more.

[@andresjimenez9461]

0 towing capacity? That's not 0 compromises

[@giftmathoto2117]

So no one really got it when he said "the Pope might fancy one to impress his Boss"?

[@razdillinger3852]

I would get this over the gas version

[@flopflop618]

Same 2018 screen heavy. Not a le to tow. Nice grill. 4 motors 2 speeds more problems. No front boot. No slamming doors. In 2018 they engineered the door that way like the old G. It's not an improvement.

[@andikappradana]

I can't wait to see a car that suddenly spinning around on the road instead of bouncing

[@____-gy5mq]

why does it have a square spare tire mount zone ? 😭

[@iamarobotninja]

That bottom plate is impressive

[@ArmoredWorriorXx]

Range ?

[@Kindafu]

Wait this can make a full about face from one spot?

[@redwh1skey123]

such a huge bonet and front end but no frunk. the vw id buzz is the most sensible ev design yet. vans should be ev

[@Cloxxki]

That's German EV engineering for you. Outrageously lazy. Porsche does frunks, but that's a holdover from their petrol cars.

[@harshalnahane]

5:10 Wrong car footage XD XD

[@balintfirle2818]

nope

[@samrosen9823]

The G wagon is one of the cars that could actually benefit from an EV. Most people that use them are moms and making a family car more quiet and smooth is not something I'd complain about. Plus, it will make it a more dynamic off roader with all the electronics

[@DonLee1980]

I have a friend who has a G63, and he gets abismal mileage on it. Electric G class makes a lot of sense. They aren't for traveling long distances. They are to be strolling around the city, which electric powertrains are best for.

[@TalooshDaBoss]

This takeover of "zero compromise" mentality with technological developments is such a drag on the auto industry, wheres the actual compromising variant?

[@seanp2k617]

No yeah this is it, go drive one. AMG G wagons are travesties. It’s like a brick-shaped muscle car that is simultaneously not fast nor fun to drive nor good-handling. They’re great for looking like an absolute tool bag though.

[@TalooshDaBoss]

@@seanp2k617 Yeah, and they cant even fill the role as a cheap off roader like a wrangler can, they should've just thrown a cheap diesel i4 or i6 into a stripped down base model and sold that too, wouldve been better than the mall crawlers they are, but diesel doesn't sell in america anymore either

[@abelincoln4374]

Finally, a G wagon that will depreciate like a normal car. Might actually be able to afford one now😂

[@hasantoubasi7549]

This doesn’t sound like top gear review! Can you imagine what Jeremy would say about this car? 😂

[@ImJustWantToComment]

how can they say zero emmions? so making the car was produced no waste and then what happends when the car and battery dies it magicly disappears

[@siviter]

Just like the ICE G-Wagon, it is an utter waste of resources and likely a sign that you're a bit of a flute.

[@cbotten106]

You know when the fact that you can close the doors is "a useful feature", the bar is going to be high. Okay, the tank turn is definitely a must have feature for all future 4-motor EVs. Weren't the Rivian and Hummer both supposed to have that feature? Is that EV vaporware or what?

[@johnready9424]

Jeep Rubicons exist and can do way more off-road for a fraction of the cost. Plus the roof comes off.

[@hsvr]

there's nothing eco about this car, how much resources were needed to mine the battery material?

[@musamusa2961]

Thank God I will buy one for myself

[@jesusislord94]

Whoa ! That journalist really loves that car !!

[@JavierCR25]

Former G owner here… honestly I love this thing, let’s forget the EV hate. I like the base version muuuuch more.

[@grizzlytv3955]

Super😊😊😊

[@trueseeker262]

The Chinese did tank in their BYD before Mercedes did.

[@smetljesm2276]

It's great! I hopped they could hve put 140kw in it though... This won't get much more than 330km in real life

[@adammatuska7534]

Remember the old Top gear, when they used to like maybe DRIVE the cars?

[@arj-]

They should add all the aero improvements to the G63, I’ll just buy that instead then 😊

[@carljuztine3328]

its definitely the best they could do to make a electric G-Wagon, it has literally lost the robust little characteristics of a G, it is what it is

[@Viddough]

Put the spare wheel where it’s supposed to be el cheapos, but this will of course sell well ,,definitively an interesting car .👌🏾

[@syaieya]

It's not that it is electric that puts me off, it's the things electric brings and takes away from the table. The towing, the range concessions, the ability to service the vehicle. All things taking a hit for what? Less noise out of your 3000 Kilo box and the ability to spin in circle on the Las Vegas Strip? Genuinely surprised they didn't go the diesel generator route for the reputation they have off road but we know these don't actually do that anymore.

[@APAstronaut333]

I welcome with a steadfast heart as a Mercedes fanboy the badge in the back denoting the horses under the hood, so to speak

[@ronlmjl]

“Already feeling aggressive and entitled.” 😂

[@ELXABER]

I thought Top Gear was for people who loved to drive. That's the discerning difference between those who would purchase a milk float, of any kind and those who won't, of any kind.

[@michaelschnack1110]

They are going to sell a billion of these in Southern California

[@ernestolf6040]

Those Susuki Jimnys look good

[@Wayne_wood97]

8:27 I’m in active duty military and when he said “military grade” that makes me feel very concerned.

[@hashiquev4422]

That carbon material may cost more than the battery pack.lol😂