This all-electric luxury SUV was introduced in 2022 as the brand’s first battery-powered SUV in its upper-luxury range and the third model built on the company’s dedicated electric architecture. It was developed as the SUV counterpart to the electric flagship sedan, carrying over the same emphasis on high-end comfort, advanced driver assistance, and a highly digital cabin while adding the flexibility and presence expected of a full-size utility vehicle. The nameplate entered the market as a 2023 model year vehicle, with initial sales and customer deliveries beginning in late 2022 in key markets.
From the start, the vehicle was positioned as a showcase for the manufacturer’s electric transition rather than as a niche compliance car. It was built in the United States at the Tuscaloosa, Alabama plant, underscoring its global role in the company’s electrification strategy. The design and packaging emphasized three-row versatility in some markets, making it one of the more practical entries in the luxury EV segment while still serving as the brand’s technological halo SUV.
Historically, the nameplate is part of the newer electric family rather than a revival of an older badge. It arrived during the shift toward a separate electric naming structure and helped define the brand’s modern top-end EV identity. As of now, it remains in production, so there is no final model year to record.