Video Summary
- The EQE SUV is the SUV relative to the EQE saloon.- It shares core values with the EQS such as sleek aero styling, hyperscreen, and wheelbase shrinking four-wheel steering.
- The EQE SUV is fast, big, luxurious, and a bit better-looking than the saloon.
- The front has a big, black grill with attention to detail and impressive lights.
- Extra cladding around the wheel arch gives it ruggedness.
- It features pop-out door handles and nice rear lights.
- What's not so good is the price tag.
- The saloon starts around £75,000, while the SUV starts at £90,000 and easily reaches £100,000.
- The SUV is shorter but taller than the saloon.
- There is more room for rear-seat passengers, including armrests with cup holders, separate vents, and USB ports.
- The boot is massive compared to the saloon, offering 522 liters. With the seats down, it extends to 1,675 liters, which is around 35% bigger than the saloon.
- The car has more tech than the saloon.
- Top trims come standard with a signature Hyperscreen spanning the width of the car. It costs £8,000 extra for lower spec vehicles.
- The passenger screen lets the passenger watch films, play video games, and surf the Internet.
- Cameras dim the driver's screen if the driver looks off the road for more than 3 seconds.
- The driver's display shows all the usual functions, including slightly annoying heating, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and one of the most detailed satnavs.
- There are many comfort options, including different massage settings.
- The driver's seat can be set to their exact height.
- The EQE SUV has nice leather seats, quality dash, and ambient lights. It feels very plush with large center storage, a front area with cup holders and wireless phone charging, door bins, and glove box.
- It is very quiet and smooth. The steering is very light. Brakes and acceleration are very smooth. Visibility is fantastic all around. It is all very plush.
- It feels similar to a Model Y but has more comfort.
- It has a nifty rear-wheel steering system that makes turning a big car feel like a small one.
- There are AMG versions on the way.
- It is powered with 402 horsepower and 858 Nm from its twin motor.
- 0-62 in less than 5 seconds
- There is an exclusive soundscape.
- The car also has an exclusive scent.
- The EQE isn't perfect, with some little annoyances.
- The power button and hazard lights are easy to accidentally press.
- Pop-out door handles look cool but don't feel that high quality.
- Amazing satnav is a bit slow.
- However, the good points outweigh the bad.
- The EQE's head-up display is one of the largest and projects impressive images onto the road.
- The Pixel lights can pick out pedestrians without blinding other drivers.
- It also has a very good voice assist.
- The competition is stiff for electric family SUVs, but the EQE SUV is well worth looking at.
- It is one of the most appealing cars.
