The EQS SUV Finds the Groove for Mercedes-Benz EVs (POV First Drive)

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The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4Matic SUV resembles the EQS sedan in the front design, including a black panel studded with mini Tri-Stars around a chrome one. It has an LED DRL connecting the two LED projector headlights. AMG line package adds gloss black accenting.

The vehicle is painted in Dezino White. It includes optional 21-inch wheels wrapped in Pirelli Scorpion all-season tires. It features an optional side step, gloss black wheel arches, and flush-mounted door handles. Windshield wiper fluid is added via a slot on the side, as the hood is not intended to be opened by the owner. The mirror caps and window trim are gloss black.

The interior has black Nappa leather, with leatherette standard on the less powerful 450 models. Rear seats are heated. The doors have a textured rubberized material. The AMG package adds gloss carbon fiber. A Burmester 3D sound system is standard. Four-zone climate control is an option. There are two USB-C ports in the back. There is no drive shaft hump, improving middle seat access. An overhead sunroof brings in lots of light to the back.

Standard in the front are heated and ventilated chairs. It has a four-way lumbar and a three-position memory. Material quality is the same as the back door. There is power adjusting and power-folding door mirrors. The instrument cluster is digital. It includes a 17-inch widescreen infotainment system, a passenger-side screen, and 56-inches of hyper screen. It has wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

In off-road mode, the air suspension raises the ride height approximately an inch, for about nine inches of ground clearance. The wheel steering system worked perfectly on the rugged terrain.

It gets to a 10 to 80 percent charge via fast charger in 31 minutes. Or it can get a 10 to 100 percent charge from a level 2 in 11 and a quarter hours.

The 580's EPA-rated range is 285 miles. The 450 gets 305 miles.

The 450 Plus's starting price is around $105,550. The 580’s starting price is around $127,100.

The regenerative braking is adjusted via paddles. The "Strong" regen setting can achieve one-pedal driving. The 580 has 536 horsepower and 633 pound-feet of torque from its two electric motors. The strong points included were the layout, material quality and space.

The visibility is okay. The high dashboard limits the front view. The rear side windows were blocked a bit by the headrests. It lacks the "bite" it should at the start.

The driving experience is solid, even over some rugged terrain, despite all season tires not being the best tires for handling. However, its braking is frustrating.

Overall, the reviewer finds the Mercedes EQS 580 to be a good, unique addition to the luxury EV SUV market.

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