How loud the noise in the boulevards is, we have never really heard, or never heard. Now, these sounds will no longer be ignored, with the chirping of birds, the sound of leaves colliding with each other, and the rustle of treetops. These sounds, which were once drowned out by the engine, can now be heard. At this point you open the window and the wind whispers in your ear: You look so good today, and you drive the road in a dignified and elegant way with the new EQS, the electric flagship model produced at the Sindelfingen 56 factory. Against the backdrop of the light of the boulevard, there is a subtle glow. Turning around the island, the new EQS finally enters the highway and begins a cruise feast of German characteristics.
The new EQS continues to lead the next 100 years
Mercedes-Benz, which can be named "S", is not simple. As a leading "big brother" who constantly expands the form and boundaries of luxury, leads and formulates luxury norms. From the all-new S-Class sedan to the all-new EQS, Mercedes-Benz is about to become the new standard in the next era. In 2019, when Mercedes-Benz unveiled the VISION EQS concept car, they came up with a completely new concept "New Luxuryism." ”
What was once a conceptual design has landed on the new EQS. The low-rise coupe silhouette and the extra-long wheelbase of the four-wheeled four-corner design make the body proportions quite the shadow of the dream car.
In addition to the shape, the new EQS front face is also hidden mystery, the closed grille of the "Dark Night Star Emblem" hides ultrasonic, camera, radar, lidar and other sensors, compared to other models of "plug-in" scheme, this design is more intelligent.
As a sanwei 5227 (5224)/1926/1513 (1512, 1517) mm, with a wheelbase of 3210 mm pure electric luxury sedan, the wind resistance coefficient is as low as 0.20, becoming the lowest wind resistance coefficient in history.
The "EQS" logo on the side of the car appears below the A-pillar, which is very stylish. Hidden door handles, when you approach the vehicle at night with the key, the door handle will automatically pop up "greet you", this high-level sense of ceremony is sure to satisfy the discerning hostess.
The surface of the 20-inch low wind resistance rim is covered with dense starlight signs, which is very chic.
The tail of the new EQS is both dignified and sporty. A through-line taillight combined with a slip-up shape gives the new EQS the visual feel of a large GT sedan.
Next generation luxury
Different from the conservative german compatriots, Mercedes-Benz chose to stand at the forefront this time and completed the change from the outside in. The new EQS pioneered a new interior concept and played a new trick with the commonplace triple screen. Mercedes-Benz told us with action that cutting-edge technology is also called luxury when played well.
Curved, irregular glass up to 1.41 m (12.3 in, 17.7 in, 12.3 in) combines three screens into one, giving it a natural and advanced look. Built-in MBUX Hyperscreen system, equipped with NVIDIA Xavier chip, the internal operation logic maintains the traditional style of Mercedes-Benz. The addition of zero-level operation logic puts commonly used functions on the screen home page at your fingertips.
Driving mode, multimedia, vehicle settings and other functions are set in front of the central armrest to ensure the simplicity of the screen.
Turbofan engine-style air conditioning air outlets, seat adjustments on door panels, and pocket gear design seem to be another homage to the classic.
As a pure electric flagship sedan, the ride experience of the new EQS is naturally a top priority. The new EQS front seats, regardless of the comfort configuration or the filling and support of the seat itself, fit well with the body, and it is easy to adjust the seat to a comfortable sitting position after getting on the car, and the space is enough.
The back space is a key point, with more than 3 punches in the legs and 2 more finger distances between the head. The only disadvantage in the rear row is that the seat cushion is short and slightly less supportive for the thighs.
However, the comfort configuration of the rear seats is really not bad at all, and a series of comfort functions are completed through the screen behind the front seats or the tablet on the center armrest of the rear seat. In addition, the new EQS adopts a hatchback design, the trunk opening angle is very large, and the overall space order is also excellent.
The use of new technologies
The purpose of the new era of electric vehicles is to enable everyone to travel more calmly and conveniently. The new EQS at the driving level has also achieved a high level.
The new EQS is fully equipped with a 111.8 kWh battery pack and is available in both 450+ and 580 4MATIC power specifications. Among them, the 450+ is equipped with a rear-mounted single motor, with a maximum power of 245 kW and a maximum torque of 568 Nm. The CLITC has a range of 849 km and 813 km.
With a body of more than 5 meters and a weight of nearly 2.5 tons, can this single motor cope? The answer is yes!
The maximum torque of 568 Nm makes its power on call. Comfort mode is enough for most everyday scenarios, and if you switch to energy-saving mode, the overall acceleration of the vehicle is slightly difficult, but it is all for energy saving.
Switch to sport mode, step deep on the accelerator pedal, the torque bursts instantly, and the power response is also timely, but it does not make you feel that it is "grumpy".
The new EQS in everyday driving also inherits a good pedigree. Thanks to the highly qualified chassis and rear wheel steering, whether it is cornering or paralleling, it is calm. When facing potholed pavement, this set of suspensions will not make your body shake too much, and it will hardly make people perceive the existence of gaps in the pavement. In poor road conditions, the filtering of vibrations will not make you feel stiff. At the same time, the new EQS also conveys the heavy feeling of the chassis of a German luxury car all the time.
Although the new EQS features frameless windows, the only sound that can be heard in the car is a slight wheel rolling sound due to the addition of acoustic design.
Equally striking is the steering, as it is equipped with a rear-wheel steering system. When changing lanes, the rear wheels swing 4.5° in reverse from the front wheels. When moving this car over 5 meters at low speed, there will not be a lot of pressure.
As for energy recovery, you don't have to pay much attention, because the new EQS has a maximum charging power of 145 kilowatts, which can be charged from 10% to 80% in about 37 minutes. Finally, with driver assistance, the new EQS features pilot assist, lane keeping, adaptive cruise and many other technologies.
The editor said
Born at Mercedes-Benz's first carbon-neutral plant, The new EQS is the first flagship model based on the forward development of a pure electric platform, using Mercedes-Benz's top technology in every aspect, including design, configuration, performance and so on. In my opinion, the new EQS is not only a ceiling model for electric luxury cars, but also a masterpiece of Mercedes-Benz's tribute to the extraordinary craftsmanship of the future.