At the beginning of 2021, the new Mercedes-Benz S-class was listed in China, in order to match the bright pearl of this automobile industry, Mercedes-Benz invited the national first-class actor Chen Daoming's predecessors to shoot advertising films for the new S-class, Chen Daoming's teacher's dignified aura and Mercedes-Benz S-class flagship identity can be described as a combination, the slogan of "the world, all in the heart" is also particularly magnificent.
At the end of the same year, Mercedes-Benz EQS, which is regarded as "electric S-class", met with everyone, and this time Mercedes-Benz invited Gonghuang to promote this electric flagship, and the fashion and elegance of the two were perfectly integrated, successfully interpreting Mercedes-Benz's expectations and positioning for EQS, and also giving the multi-layered meaning of the four words "for you, the world".
However, as a consumer, look at the advertisement, we also have to look at the efficacy, the revolutionary EQS in the automotive industry predecessor Mercedes-Benz reached a height, Mercedes-Benz classic "The best or nothing" in the Mercedes-Benz EQS can continue to work?
(Note: The test drive is the 1,079,600-priced EQS 450+ Pioneer Edition, the entry-level version of EQS.) ）
#外观: Subversion, start with yourself
It is said that fashion is a reincarnation, but in car design, it seems that this statement does not exist. Looking back on the car design of many years ago, there are many kinds of styles, each leading the way, only one jumping light can play dozens of tricks, and today, the shape of the vehicle is becoming more and more convergent, and the variable is nothing more than those few parts, and there are few works that can bring us surprises.
Fortunately, as an electric flagship, Mercedes-Benz EQS jumped out of this strange circle. Although the almost one-size-fits-all body structure has attracted a lot of controversy, and even many people say that it looks like apple Magic Mouse, but don't forget, such a radical shape also helped it achieve the lowest wind resistance coefficient in the world's mass production car, which is a crucial indicator for electric vehicles.
Even with its positioning for the D-Class luxury sedan market, the Mercedes-Benz EQS is far less sedate than the S-Class, and the cutting-edge and avant-garde design language makes the length of more than 5 meters 2 look much more dexterous. The pixel LED headlights have a very high technical content, and the internal structure of the tail light group is also very deep and three-dimensional, and the effect of spiral lighting on both sides is quite eye-catching. Frameless doors are young and handsome enough, but the lack of electric suction doors is a bit undesirable for a million-dollar luxury car.
For the huge innovation of Mercedes-Benz EQS in appearance, we may still need time to adapt, but looking at EQE and EQS SUVs, you can understand that in the future, Mercedes-Benz will implement this design method to the end. So I even wonder if this is the prototype of the future car form, then other car manufacturers have similar ideas, and they are just under pressure to achieve, as for this kind of subversive change, it may be more secure to hand over to the car pioneers.
#内饰: innovation, one step in place
Luxury, has always been the label of Mercedes-Benz pride, if the last generation of Mercedes-Benz models are decorated with technology for luxury, and now the new era of Mercedes-Benz led by EQS is to rub luxury into technology.
1.41 meters long Hyperscreen built-in three OLED screens, bringing a simple and integrated visual effect but also ensuring a high degree of screen contrast, the vibration feedback when the central control screen is clicked is very comfortable, and the extremely accurate three-dimensional navigation interface has a high degree of convenience, the only regret is that this entry model is less HUD head-up display, so it is necessary to glance at the full LCD instrument from time to time during the driving process.
The pure and elegant white interior must be more in line with EQS's future-oriented identity, of course, there are more solemn black interiors to choose from. The whole carriage, whether it is looking or feeling, shows the consistent high level of Mercedes-Benz, especially after the night atmosphere lights are on, the gorgeous, luxurious but not bad taste is really eye-catching. It's just that the number of 9 speakers is really almost interesting for a million-class sedan, and there is no Mercedes-Benz signature Berlin Sound blessing, and there is a certain gap in the sound and high-end models.
In terms of other comfort configurations, it is also the biggest difference between this entry-level EQS and high-end models, such as the entry-level EQS only provides front seat heating, the rear does not support any electric adjustment and other functions, the rear door panel can only control the window lift and sunburst, the right rear seat has more boss keys, and the air conditioner does not have an independent temperature zone control, only provides a simple air conditioning outlet.
In terms of space, the front seats of the EQS are reduced to a minimum, and those who are 176cm tall can get a fist space.
Keeping the front seat unchanged, the experiencer can get four finger head space and nearly three fists of leg space in the back row, which is basically in line with the performance of a large coupe, of course, there is still a big gap with the real Mercedes-Benz S-Class. However, due to the hatchback tailgate of the EQS, it has excellent advantages in terms of volume and loading convenience.
#动态: The revolution must become stronger and stronger
In terms of power, Mercedes-Benz EQS provides EQS 450+ and EQS 580 4MATIC two models, respectively, using rear single motor and front and rear dual motors, today's entry-level EQS 450 + maximum power of 333 horsepower, such a power level is basically equivalent to the fuel car is basically equivalent to the inline six-cylinder engine of mercedes-Benz S400L, you should be able to understand its positioning.
Considering that many electric vehicles that are several times cheaper than the Mercedes-Benz EQS today are amazing in terms of speed increase, the 333 horsepower does not bring you too much acceleration of the vertigo, but from the moment you step on the acceleration pedal, you can clearly feel the calm characteristics of the EQS. The extremely linear power output is soft and powerful, which feels very much like the body sensation created by a large-displacement multi-cylinder engine, comfortable and stable, and perhaps due to the lack of transmission, the already pleasant acceleration process is more smooth.
In addition to excellent power tuning, in terms of chassis, Mercedes-Benz EQS continues to have the strength it should have as an automotive giant. The front double wishbones and rear multi-link with soft and hard, high and low adjustable air suspension are consistent with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class in terms of hardware specifications, and in actual driving, the EQS does show the level that a top luxury electric vehicle should be.
The thick and solid chassis is full of taste, very handy for the vibration treatment of the potholed pavement, the action is quick and clean, the whole process is completed in one go, and the only thing left in the car is the dissolved pavement information, which will not bring any discomfort to the occupants, giving people an extremely comfortable toughness, and when these subtle bumps through the road seams, EQS will even be like a magic carpet magical filter, in the field of electric vehicles, such a realm is indeed difficult to find opponents.
In addition, four-wheel steering is a rather avant-garde stunt of Mercedes-Benz EQS, this EQS 450+ Pioneer edition of the rear wheel has a maximum steering angle of 4.5°, while other high-end models can reach a staggering 10°, which is of great help to make u-turns in place and move cars in the parking lot, so don't look at its size, in fact, it is not much different from a C-class.
In the endurance part, from the manufacturer's nominal data, this entry-level EQS has a cruising range of 849km, which is the longest in the EQS series. Although we did not test this model, but from another EQS tested not long ago, it can be seen that the endurance level of Mercedes-Benz EQS is indeed solid enough, even if it has a battery pack of up to 111.8kWh, but dragging a 2.5-ton pure electric large car to achieve a real endurance close to 800km, still need to sigh the strength of the Mercedes-Benz electronic control system.
epilogue:
Overall, compared to high-end models, this entry-level Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ Pioneer Edition retains the core experience of the dynamic driving part, mainly in terms of internal configuration, so for consumers who love EQS but have limited budgets, the 450+ Pioneer Edition can still allow you to get an unprecedented excellent experience, and also provide users with more choices and possibilities.
In 2013, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, code-named W222, held aloft the slogan "Car Inventor, Invent the Car Again" And 9 years later, I think this sentence seems to be used in mercedes-Benz EQS, and the subversive revolution from the inside out is definitely called "reinventing the car". Of course, I also understand that the arrival of EQS is accompanied by a lot of controversy, but judging from the new BMW 7 Series and i7 released not long ago, the historic innovation of the reversal is to be driven by the car giants such as Mercedes-Benz BMW, because only they can lead the times.