The efficiency improvements are subtle but important. Getting better fuel economy from the same engine lineup shows Mercedes has listened to feedback about operating costs. Small gains add up over the vehicle’s lifetime.
Thanks everyone for the engagement. I posted this because it really highlights how different the EV landscape is becoming. The Wuling Hongguang Mini EV’s fifth generation in six years wouldn’t have been possible five years ago. This acceleration shows the market is maturing rapidly and budget EVs are no longer an afterthought for major manufacturers like GM.
The 3.6L twin-turbo is reliable for a Porsche. What concerns me more is the transmission and the all-wheel drive system. Those can be expensive to service. But overall, solid SUV choice if you maintain it properly.
