2022 Mercedes-Benz EQA – (interior, exterior and drive) DETAILED LOOK | ALL-NEW Mercedes EQA 2022 | 4K

Overview
The EQA is a new all-electric model from Mercedes-Benz that is similar in size and shape to the GLA-class crossover. It’s part of the company’s EQ sub brand that focuses on electric vehicles and will go into production later this year. Mercedes has only released information on the global model so far, but says the EQA is still being considered for entry into the U.S. market. Given American appetite for luxury SUVs, we think bringing it here would be a good move. Its body is almost identical to the GLA-class, meaning it will be a subcompact SUV with five seats. Power will come from an electric motor, which will source its juice from a battery pack mounted under the floor of the vehicle.

What's New for 2022?
If the EQA makes it to North America, it will slot in below the larger EQC electric crossover in the Mercedes lineup.

Pricing and Which One to Buy
- Mercedes EQA Progressive: $57,000 (est)
- Mercedes EQA Premium: $62,000 (est)
- Advanced: $67,000 (est)

We expect the EQA's available trim levels to mirror those of the larger EQC, but we don't have set pricing just yet. We don't know yet exactly how the EQA will be equipped or what features will be standard or optional, but we'll find out more closer to the SUV's on-sale date.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance
In Europe and China, the EQA will bear the EQA250 badge on its rear liftgate, signifying that it is powered by a 187-hp electric motor. Mercedes has not released any mechanical details about the EQA we might expect to see in North America, but the one we get could be powered by a more powerful dual-motor all-wheel drive arrangement with around 280-hp. The larger EQC SUV boasts a total output of 402 hp, but the EQA is likely to be less powerful due to its smaller size. We still expect brisk acceleration, but don't expect it to be an EV hotrod.

Range, Charging, and Battery Life
The EQA will use a 66.5-kWh battery pack to deliver between 200- and 250-miles of driving range. That range figure is important because it means that it can compete with similar priced rivals such as the Tesla Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
Once the EPA tests the U.S. version of the EQA, it will provide an efficiency rating in MPGe, which is a miles-per-gallon equivalent for electric vehicles. Once we get an EQA in for testing, we'll run it through our 75-mph highway fuel economy route and report the results here.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
Save for a few rose gold accents and other trimmings, the EQA’s interior is essentially identical to the GLA’s. That means five seats with a reasonable amount of cargo space inside the rear hatch. It might give up a bit of cargo space or rear-seat passenger space compared with the GLA due to the packaging of the battery, and we'll know more when we can get our hands on an EQA for our practical space testing.

Infotainment and Connectivity
Mercedes-Benz’s newest MBUX infotainment system will be on hand inside the EQA. It will offer touchscreen, voice command, and steering-wheel controls for its audio, navigation, and other functions. We've found this new interface to be frustrating to use at times, particularly its overly enthusiastic voice assistant that pops up any time you say the word Mercedes. The navigation will likely offer a feature to help drivers more easily find EV charging stations.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
We expect the EQA to offer a full suite of driver-assistance features at least as optional extras. Several features are likely to be standard, given the tech-forward nature of this vehicle. For more information about the EQA's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features are likely to include:

- Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Available lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist
- Available adaptive cruise control with semi-autonomous driving mode

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
The EQA is likely to offer the same warranty coverage as the EQC and other Mercedes models. Whereas some rivals, such as the Jaguar I-Pace, offer complimentary scheduled maintenance as part of the standard warranty package, EQA buyers will likely need to pay for maintenance out of pocket.

- Limited warranty covers 4 years or 50,000 miles
- Powertrain warranty covers 4 years or 50,000 miles
- Hybrid components are covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles
- No complimentary scheduled maintenance

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