With the EQT Concept, Mercedes is presenting a near-series view of the T-Class, which will debut in spring 2022. With the T-Class and the electric variant EQT based on it, the Stuttgart-based company is adding a small van to its range for the first time.
In contrast to the Citan, this is aimed specifically at private customers. The T-Class and Citan were and are being developed in cooperation with Renault (Kangoo).
EQT relies on a combustion engine
With the 4.95 meter long show car, the designers play with the Mercedes trademark, the star. Sparkling stars can be found on the radiator grille, the 21-inch wheels, the panoramic roof and the rear, among other things. In the interior, white leather seats, white leather inserts on the dashboard and in the doors and a white leather steering wheel stand out. The MBUX operating system is also on board.
Renault cooperation should not be visible
Even if neither the star-filled radiator grille, the bottle-shaped panoramic glass roof, the 21-inch model nor the white leather will make the leap into series production, the concept should show one thing unequivocally: the EQT is not a renabeled Renault Kangoo.
In contrast to the first Citan generation, the Stuttgart-based company attaches great importance to the fact that the German and French variants differ at least in terms of their exterior and interior appearance. EQT and T-Class can be seen as mini versions of the V-Class and should be able to be equipped with all the comforts that the Mercedes range has to offer.
Up to 265 km electric range planned
Of course, the differences between the T-Model and the Kangoo are limited. Aside from design and equipment options, Mercedes uses the technical layout that is also used in the Kangoo.
With the EQT, a 75 kW / 102 PS electric motor will provide propulsion, the 44 kWh battery should be good for a range of up to 265 WLTP kilometers. Mercedes will also use Renault engines for the T-Class models (vehicle is not yet for sale, homologation pending²).
Different versions for different needs
The basic form of the van also offers few possibilities for differentiation. Access to the rear is via rear sliding doors on the side. The five-meter version is five centimeters longer than the short V-Class and can be ordered as a seven-seater.
There will also be an approx. 4.60 meter long version of the EQT and T-Class. This is designed as a five-seater. Meanwhile, Mercedes has not yet given any information on trunk volumes and prices. (Text: ef / sp-x, tv | Images: manufacturer)