Mercedes-Benz is within the means of updating its vary of compacts, and the ultimate member to be revealed in up to date type is the EQA.

The EQA is the electrical model of the GLA-Class compact crossover, and whereas the common GLA-Class is bought within the U.S., the EQA has by no means been provided right here. As a substitute, Mercedes markets the bigger, extra sensible EQB right here.

The present EQA was solely launched in 2021 so the up to date model, which was revealed final week as a 2024 mannequin, solely sports activities minor tweaks. It was revealed alongside an up to date 2024 EQB which Mercedes mentioned will attain showrooms within the first half of subsequent yr.

The updates embrace a brand new panel with a star sample within the space the place the standard grille sits, a revised entrance fascia, a revised gentle signature for the taillights, and new wheel patterns.

2024 Mercedes-Benz EQA

Inside, there is a new steering wheel with touch-sensitive controls, the most recent model of Mercedes’ MBUX infotainment system, and an out there Burmester sound system with Dolby Atmos. Mercedes has additionally added what it calls Sound Experiences to the up to date EQA. Numerous sounds are performed for instance, when the motive force and passengers strategy and enter the automobile, or after they lock and go away the automobile. There’s additionally a novel sound when the automobile is driving.

Additionally new for 2024 is the adoption of the Plug & Cost perform, which means extra handy charging at suitable charging stations. When the charging cable is plugged in, the charging course of begins mechanically, with the automobile and the charging station speaking straight through the cable. Finding a suitable charging station might be achieved through the navigation or Mercedes Me Join app.

The powertrains stay the identical however Mercedes mentioned it was capable of enhance vary through the addition of optimized aerodynamics and improved rolling resistance tires. The range-topping variant packs a 70.5-kwh battery and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain rated at 288 hp.

Finally, the EQA together with the remainder of the GLA-Class vary will transition to Mercedes’ next-generation platform for compact vehicles. Known as the MMA, the platform has been designed to help each hybrid and absolutely electrical automobiles. The primary MMA-based mannequin will probably be a redesigned CLA-Class providing each hybrid and electrical powertrain choices. Prototypes have been noticed testing. A redesigned EQC has additionally been noticed testing, with the brand new mannequin anticipated to be a part of the most recent GLC-Class vary. Each MMA-based fashions are due across the center of the last decade.