After the new power groups led by Tesla continue to introduce various products that subvert traditional cars to the market, they have gradually changed the industry's perception of these new forces, and their tolerance for them is also increasing. On the contrary, the "squeezed toothpaste" electric vehicle products of traditional car companies in recent years have made many people feel discouraged. However, in 2021, the situation seems to have changed, whether it is news reports or auto shows, traditional car companies are sparing no effort to launch new energy vehicles, and they do not lose new forces in terms of freshness. For example, Mercedes-Benz, which has always been known for its luxury, brought us the latest flagship electric vehicle - EQS - this year.
As the first model to be born out of Mercedes-Benz's native EVA architecture, the EQS is positioned as a large luxury electric vehicle, with a status equal to the S-class, and it can even be moved closer to the Maybach series.
In terms of styling, the new car and the original fuel series Mercedes-Benz completely demarcated, if the front of the three-pronged star is blocked, it is difficult to distinguish. Browsing the entire EQS, the first feeling is that it is very rounded, without an angular line, which is similar to many models based on pure electric platforms, in order to reduce wind resistance and improve mileage. As a result, its front face appears very flat, the whole cover tilt angle is very large, and after looking at the S-class towering front, it will take a little time to get used to it, at least for me.
The fully enclosed grille is integrated with the triangular headlights on both sides, and the surface is covered with bright black material and covered with three-pointed star dot matrix decoration, which makes the design feel excellent. The daytime running lights are strip-shaped and connect with the middle through strips. Below is a barbell-like motion kit.
The side styling can directly feel this rounded design language, in addition to reducing the wind resistance can also maximize the space of the occupants of the car. In terms of size, the EQS length, width and height are 5227*1926*1512mm, and the wheelbase is 3210mm, which is more exaggerated than the S-class.
The rear through-tail lights are exquisite, and when lit, they show a ribbon style, the slipback roof is very coherent with the body, and the raised ducktail design brings a sporty atmosphere.
Entering the car, the most eye-catching thing is the built-in three large screens, mainly composed of a 12.3-inch LCD dashboard + 17.7-inch central control screen and a 12.3-inch co-pilot entertainment screen, with a strong sense of technology. In addition, Mercedes-Benz's latest style steering wheel, spiral air conditioning outlet and pocket block are all design elements that we are very familiar with.
The smooth operation of the central control multimedia large screen is very good, whether it is the resolution or color is not much different from the current mobile smart device, the MBUX car machine system logic has also changed to a certain extent, the navigation content will always be displayed on the main page, and the rest of the various settings will be displayed on this basis, which is more convenient to use.
The co-pilot entertainment screen is actually not strange, in fact, there is not much difference in function, mainly for watching videos, but this screen can also help set the destination, but it is also an auxiliary role.
As a brand flagship electric vehicle, the material is also very low-cost, and the positions touched at hand are covered with leather materials, with solid wood trims and piano paint, bringing a good luxurious atmosphere.
In terms of riding, the surface of the EQS seat is made of Nappa leather fabric, which feels delicate and smooth, sits up and wraps well, and provides heating and massage functions.
The native pure electric platform allows the EQS to reach a wheelbase of 3210mm, which brings considerable legroom, while the middle platform is also close to full flat, and the intermediate passenger riding experience will not be discounted too much. However, the slight disadvantage is that the length of the cushion is somewhat short, and the support for the thighs is slightly lacking.
In terms of power, EQS currently offers two powertrains, of which the EQS 450+ uses a rear-mounted single motor layout, with a maximum horsepower of 333 horses, a peak torque of 568 Nm, and an acceleration time of 6.2 seconds per 100 km/h. The EQS 580 4MATIC model provides a dual-motor layout, with a combined maximum horsepower of 517 hp, a peak torque of 855 Nm, and an acceleration time of 4.4 seconds per 100 km/h.
In terms of battery life, the EQS series is equipped with a power battery with a capacity of 111.8kWh, of which the EQS450+ model can provide an endurance of 849 kilometers under CLTC conditions, while the EQS580 4MATCI is 720 kilometers, matching Mercedes-Benz's self-developed thermal management system.
The suspension part adopts the independent structure of the first four connecting rods and the rear multi-link, and the whole series matches the air suspension and adaptive suspension, measures the current road conditions through the front sensor, automatically adjusts the damping size, and gives passengers the most comfortable experience.
summary
There is no doubt that Mercedes-Benz EQS is the most extreme product of the current brand in terms of electrification, compared with the past oil to electric models, the shape does give people a new feeling, and the intelligent configuration is also catching up with the current mainstream level, Mercedes-Benz's inherent luxury genes have not been lost. The emergence of EQS will definitely restore most people's confidence in Mercedes-Benz and even traditional car companies.