Mercedes Unwraps The Electric G-Class Concept, The EQG

German automaker Mercedes pulled the wraps off of the Concept EQG at the Munich Auto Show in Germany. Although technically a concept car, Mercedes even calls the Concept EQG a "near-production study. " With this Mercedes is one step closer to making good on its promise to offer an electric G-Class.Further strengthening the near-production claims is the concept's use of the gas-powered G's bodywork. Yes, there are styling changes, but many of the G's major body panels appear to carry over unchanged to the Concept EQG.The things that do stand out, however, are the exchange of the grille of the gas G-Class for a black panel with an illuminated three-pointed star that's complemented by animated blue squircles and a wraparound light band.Mercedes has fit the Concept EQG with even more light-up exterior decor. This includes the protective strips that run across the SUV's body sides, exterior mirror housings (with integrated illuminated circles designed to mimic the look of the G's headlights), and the rear box that hangs off the tailgate. This is because the Concept EQG forgoes the gas model's rear-mounted spare tire and wheel and instead welcomes a small cargo box in its place.Mercedes envisions EQG buyers storing the vehicle's charge cord in this space. Other visual enhancements to the Concept EQG include a two-tone paint scheme, a special set of 22-inch wheels, and a roof rack with integrated white and red LED strips at the front and rear, respectively.While Mercedes is mum on details related to the Concept EQG's interior differences, battery capacity, and driving range, the automaker is willing to share some details about the SUV's basic drivetrain, which includes a total of four electric motors—one for each wheel.How much power these motors make, however, remains under wraps. As on the gas G-Class, the Concept EQG features an independent front suspension system and a live rear axle.Until Mercedes shares more details about the Concept EQG's—or the production EQG's—battery pack, weight, and power output, we'll have to take the brand's word that this electric SUV is a worthy addition to the G-Wagen family.