With the luxury sedan EQS and the sport executive sedan EQE, Mercedes-Benz has also entered a new era of all-electric power in the high-end market, which is a new trend for the century-old factory. The EQS SUV is the third model series developed for electric vehicles to adopt this architecture, and it is time to go to market. The SUV's avant-garde and luxurious interior provides ample space, comfort and connectivity for up to 7 passengers. Thanks to a powerful electric motor, responsive 4MATIC all-wheel drive and intelligent off-road driving mode, the EQS SUV is also able to handle difficult terrain with ease.
The new EQS SUV shares a long wheelbase (3210 mm) with the EQS Saloon, but is more than 20 cm taller. Detailed dimensions: 5125/1959/1718 mm (L/W]/H] The internal dimensions benefit from the advantages of these wide SUV dimensions as well as the design tailored to the purpose of the electric platform. The second row of seats can be electrically adjusted as standard. Up to four golf bags can be accommodated in the space. The third row of seats comes with two additional separate seats.
The optimization of the EQS SUV's typical air flow details in the body has led to a hitherto unique combination of spaciousness and aerodynamic efficiency. All EQS SUVs have an electric drivetrain (eATS) on the rear axle, and the version with 4MATIC also has an eATS on the front axle. In 4MATIC models, the torque conversion function ensures that the drive torque is intelligently and continuously distributed between the front and rear motors, allowing the most efficient eATS to be used in each case. The motors on the front and rear axles are permanent magnet synchronous motors (PSMs). The advantages of this design include high power density, high efficiency, and high power constancy.
With the EQS SUV, Mercedes-Benz is taking an important step towards zero-emission mobility and another step towards achieving Ambition 2039. The model is produced in a fully CO2-neutral manner. EQS SUVs offer real solutions for zero-emission mobility on the road, smart resource conservation and a responsible circular economy.
The new EQS SUV features a four-link axle at the front and a separate multi-link suspension at the rear. Airmatic air suspension with continuously adjustable damping ADS+ is standard. The height of the vehicle can be increased by a few centimeters. In addition to dynamic select ECO, COMFORT, SPORT and INDIVIDUAL modes, the 4MATIC version is equipped with OFFROAD, another off-road driving mode. In addition, rear axle steering with a steering angle of up to 4.5 degrees is standard. It provides ample mobility in cities and agility on land. Optional and OTA updates are available with versions up to 10 degrees of steering angle.
In terms of safety, like all other Mercedes-Benz models, the EQS SUV has a rigid passenger compartment, special deformation zones and a modern restraint system. The European version of the EQS SUV is the first Mercedes-Benz model capable of detecting if the rear seat is actually occupied. If the rear passenger is not wearing a seat belt, the driver receives a specific warning. Another new feature is the so-called occupant presence reminder. The system can indicate children at the rear of the vehicle who may be neglected. In vehicles in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, the reminder function is standard.
Mercedes me Charge is one of the largest charging networks in the world: it currently includes more than 700,000 AC and DC charging points, of which around 300,000 are located in Europe. Since 2021, when customers in Europe use mercedes me Charge to charge their cars, Mercedes-Benz ensures that green electricity can then be offset. The high-quality Guarantee of Origin ensures that renewable sources produce as much green electricity as they do with Mercedes me Charge. The new Mercedes me Charge feature Plug & Charge makes it easier for EQS SUVs to charge at public charging stations that support Plug & Charge.
Electric smart navigation plans the fastest and most convenient routes based on a variety of factors, including charging stations, and dynamically reacts to traffic congestion or changes in driving patterns. This includes displaying in the MBUX infotainment system whether the battery's charging status is sufficient to return to the starting point without charging. Priority is given to charging stations that are manually added along the route in the route calculation. Calculate the estimated charging cost for each charging station. With ENERGIZING AIR CONTROL Plus, Mercedes takes into account the air quality in the EQS SUV as a whole. The system combines filters, sensors, display concepts and air conditioning. HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filters have very high levels of filtration and can trap fine particles, particles, pollen and other substances that enter with the outside air.
Thanks to intelligent software, MBUX is perfectly adapted to its users and provides them with personalized recommendations for numerous infotainment, comfort and vehicle features. The most important applications are always available at the top of the field of view, depending on the situation and context.
The highlight of the interior is mbux Hyperscreen. This large curved screen unit takes up almost most of your field of view. The three screens lie under a common cover glass and are visually fused together. The 12.3-inch OLED display for front passengers provides them with their own display and control area. In Europe and, increasingly, in other countries, front seat passengers can also watch dynamic content while the vehicle is moving. Mercedes-Benz has a unique feature: if the camera detects that the driver is looking at the passenger display, the system automatically dims the dynamic content.
The Dolby Atmos sound system takes the audio experience of an EQS SUV to the next level. A single instrument or sound mixed in the studio can be placed around the listening area. A new kind of sound animation is thus possible: this is because while traditional stereo systems typically have left-right dynamics, Dolby Atmos can take advantage of the entire space and create a 360-degree experience.
The rest of the time is left to the market to see how the market will respond to this car.