Video Summary
Here is a summary of the key points and findings in the electric car review:- The EQS is the S-Class of EVs.
- It's a technological marvel.
- It needs to be quiet, soft, and comfortable to cruise in, allowing the driver to sink into soft leather.
- There's a lot of road noise, though it is tested on a concrete highway.
- Adaptive cruise control and the indicator are nice, though self-driving in the middle ground is a little weird.
- The test car weighs over 5800 pounds.
- The ride is very nice.
- The optimized summer tires might contribute to some sound.
- Confidence in braking was an issue.
- The powertrain is well-calibrated, smooth, and precise on the throttle.
- It has a low drag coefficient (0.2).
- Range is 340 miles.
- It doesn't have soft-close, as in the one tested, and that feels cheap.
- The back seats are short and hard, lacking headroom.
- It's easier to just slam the trunk because it lacks soft-close.
- The tester wishes this car looked as good as its “war of the worlds” sounds.
- 10-degree rear-wheel steering makes for a tiny turning radius and is impressive for such a large vehicle.
- The steering can be slightly unpredictable and numb, particularly in canyons.
- The reviewer wishes for the same level of space as in a gas-powered S-Class.
- The car does not belong out in the canyons, as the S-Class must provide comfort and driving confidence while having a road presence to match.
- The hyper screen is cool, and overall Mercedes has carried things forward in an S-Class sort of way.
- The EQS might not quite replace its petrol counterpart, and may not be a clear win over the competition, but it is interesting to see how it evolves.
