Video Summary
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has the following features:- Shares an all-electric platform with the EQS and upcoming EQE SUV.
- Dimensions are over five meters long and nearly two meters wide.
- Standard features include air suspension and four-wheel steering.
- The rear design doesn't resemble other Mercedes-Benz SUVs due to being designed as an EV from the ground up.
- It is the most aerodynamically efficient SUV on the planet, with a drag coefficient of 0.26. Aerodynamic efficiency is to improve range.
- Has a 108 kWh usable battery pack.
- It has a claimed range of 500 to 600 kilometers.
- Twin electric motors produce 265 kW and 800 Nm of torque, allowing for a 0-100 km/h time of 6.4 seconds.
- In South Africa, only a five-seat version is available, resulting in a capacious 640-liter boot space and 2,100 litres of space when the rear seats are folded flat.
- The interior is similar to the EQS saloon. The model reviewed didn't have the optional hyper screen.
- Standard slab style infotainment system, that is portrait mounted.
- Infotainment features include live navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Digitalized instrument cluster.
- Steering wheel buttons with haptic feedback are not a favourite of the reviewer.
- Gear shift paddles allow drivers to customize the amount of regenerative braking.
- The centre console contains a storage area, cup holders, and a wireless phone charger.
- Noticed cheap-feeling plastics in certain areas of the car.
- Rear seats are comfortable and features a completely flat floor, which is great for leg room.
