Video Summary
The Mercedes-Benz EQS is a highly technologically advanced electric SUV.This is the most technologically advanced SUV in the company’s history.
The Germans have finally produced something interesting.
It has a 365-horsepower motor with all-wheel drive.
The front suspension is double-wishbone, the rear is multi-link, and the suspension is pneumatically adjustable for ride height.
The vehicle is equipped with about 20 sensors, including lidars.
It offers autopilot and auto-parking features, plus internal and external video recorders.
The highest trim costs about $147,000.
The exterior door handles are recessed for aerodynamics.
The door does not have a soft close function.
The cabin door surfaces include leather, more leather, and natural wood.
There were some minor creaks heard from the interior panels but not on every one.
The front seats are leather with massage, ventilation, and heat.
The rear seats are leather with heat and ventilation only.
A 3rd row of seating is available as an option.
Electro-adjustment of the steering wheel is available for both height and reach.
There is not a lot of leg room to stretch out.
If you order the 3rd row seating option, there is only heat.
The main screen is 17 inches.
The dash screens are all OLEDs.
The car is equipped with 4G internet.
Third-party app installation is not supported, only the English language.
The system runs a Qualcomm 8155 chip.
The screen is high quality.
The top dash is covered in natural leather and features natural stitching.
The electric back hatch opens to 655 liters of cargo space.
The rear seats are foldable, with the end result being a nearly flat floor.
The electric water reservoir is on the right front panel.
The minimum ground clearance is 18cm, and the maximum is 21cm.
The EQS is much softer to drive than the GLS.
Its handling is superior and lacks body roll.
There are no vibrations through the body.
The car has immediate acceleration and is quiet.
The car drives extremely comfortably.
There are problems with the infotainment system, and button presses might lag the system's response.
The central tile control area is cheap plastic.
Head-up display quality is great and easy on the eyes, although it feels like it should be more modern for the price point.
There is a clear luxury car.
The car’s total weight is over 2,600 kilos.
