# Luxury Off-Road Electric SUVs The Mercedes EQC 4x4 Delivers Substantial Handling on Any Terrain By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-10-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-eqc-4x4 References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/vehicles/cars/mercedes-eqc-4x4/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blessthisstuff%2FEGlC+%28Bless+This+Stuff%29) & [mercedes-benz](https://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/) The [Mercedes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-eqe) EQC 4x4 is the latest version of the luxury vehicle brand's [electric SUV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-jeep-recon-suv) that is focused on delivering exceptional handling and more for drivers to appreciate when exploring on their own terms. The vehicle is characterized by its enhanced height that is twice as high as the standard production EQC and is paired with a suspension that has been heavily reworked. This makes it well-suited for [off-roading](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gx550-overtrail) and multi-link portal axles, while also featuring a series of reprogrammed off-road driving modes, black wheel arch flares and more. The Mercedes EQC 4x4 is likely to be a hit amongst avid explorers seeking out a way to maintain comfort and capabilities when driving off the beaten path. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Off-road Electric Suvs:** There is a growing demand for electric off-road vehicles that deliver substantial handling on any terrain. - **Luxury Electric Suvs:** Luxury automakers are creating high-end versions of electric SUVs to meet the needs of affluent consumers who want to enjoy environmentally friendly vehicles. - **Reworked Suspension for Electric Suvs:** There is an opportunity for automakers to innovate in electric SUVs' suspension systems to make them well-suited for off-roading. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Luxury and traditional automakers can focus on developing electric SUVs with enhanced features, like multi-link portal axles and reprogrammed off-road driving modes. - **Travel and Tourism:** The demand for off-road electric SUVs provides an opportunity for travel and tourism companies to organize eco-friendly, off-the-beaten-path adventures that cater to affluent explorers. - **Green Technology:** Automakers can collaborate with green tech companies to develop electric SUVs with innovative technologies like self-charging and more efficient battery systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Electric Off-Road SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-audi-q8-etron-edition-dakar.md) - [Distinguished Digitally-Focused EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesmaybach-eqs-suv.md) - [Tech-Packed Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-eqe.md) - [Luxe Long-Range Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-eqs.md) - [Iconic Entirely Electric Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eq-technology-suv.md) - [Off-Road Electric SUV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q6-etron-offroad-concept.md) - [Premium Electric Station Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-benz-g580.md) - [Compact Long-Range Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-glb.md) - [Luxuriously Appointed Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimog-u-4023-luxury.md)