EQS (V297) [Official] Mercedes-Benz EQS

[Mr. Mercedes]

Was passing by. And it was night. But that light bar combined with headlights and pointy nose stroked me....

I usually enjoy being stroked.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

The one I sat in was of extremely high quality as you expect in an S-Klasse.

Interesting, because I thought the exact opposite. Mine even had the high-end (in terms of EQS) interior. I guess all is subjective…

 

[leylandi]

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[Mick Briesgau]

Interesting impressions of someone who testdrove the EQS (twice). Quote: “ Build quality, build quality and build quality…“

Automotive - Test Drove the Mercedes EQS - Disappointed

Watchprosite - I test drove the Mercedes EQS 450+ yesterday. And wow, I was really disappointed. I was so disappointed with the first car I drove, I insisted on driving a second one just in case the first EQS I drove was defective. I ended driving a silver version and a blue version. Full...

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[Serpens]

I've spent over 100 mi in various EQS and looked over much of the interior. I haven't seen the arm rest issue before or the poorly fit fabric, but I have pressed on various body panels and made some of them creak much like the current E-class. I can tell they were trying to hide where they used cheap fasteners because I don't hear these creaking noises unless I jab the panels in a manner no would normally do.

As for the rest of what he wrote, I have some comments:

-The author writes as if he just wants a sportier drive. Perhaps he should try the AMG version, as I think the standard EQS is perfectly tuned for its mission except for the brakes. I didn't love them either. And the only sensation of connection I got from the last Rolls-Royce I drove was massive body roll.
-The tuning of the sound is connected to whether you're slowing down or maintaining/gaining, not directly connected to the pedal.
-Agree about back seats
-Totally disagree about the UI/UX. The Hyperscreen UI is better but once acquainted, MBUX is quite easy to use. It does have a steep learning curve though. Most customers will need training from the dealer I think.

 

[fortuner]

I've spent over 100 mi in various EQS and looked over much of the interior. I haven't seen the arm rest issue before or the poorly fit fabric, but I have pressed on various body panels and made some of them creak much like the current E-class. I can tell they were trying to hide where they used cheap fasteners because I don't hear these creaking noises unless I jab the panels in a manner no would normally do.

As for the rest of what he wrote, I have some comments:

-The author writes as if he just wants a sportier drive. Perhaps he should try the AMG version, as I think the standard EQS is perfectly tuned for its mission except for the brakes. I didn't love them either. And the only sensation of connection I got from the last Rolls-Royce I drove was massive body roll.
-The tuning of the sound is connected to whether you're slowing down or maintaining/gaining, not directly connected to the pedal.
-Agree about back seats
-Totally disagree about the UI/UX. The Hyperscreen UI is better but once acquainted, MBUX is quite easy to use. It does have a steep learning curve though. Most customers will need training from the dealer I think.

I have not seen nor sat in one as in UK the dealers still battle ro have them

I agree the writer is out to find where he can fault the car which is fine but saying that i have seen videos and most are happy with the ride and drive infact a few prefer it to the S ..

I do wish it was lighter but MB obviously havent yet got the hang of it like TESLA.

The rear seats are definately not in line with what a S class should be and i am disappointed with this for a Mercedes trying to be the new S class EV ( The I7 will be benifift big time on this )

MBUX well i have the older version and after using it for half a day i absolute love it and from all the reviews the hyperscreen is even easier then the normal MBUX and i have the half veriosn in my GLC facelift.. So his hyperscreen thing is bull in my opinion .

From all reviews and people from forum my take is biggest issue on EQS is its a over weight car and the rear seats are a let down. Which i cant see them fix in a facelift either .

These two issues will only be resolved in 6 years unless they puah forward the next gen ...

 

[Deleted member 57437]

The rear seats are definately not in line with what a S class should be and i am disappointed with this for a Mercedes trying to be the new S class EV ( The I7 will be benifift big time on this )

I'll venture a prediction that the i7 is going to be a successful segment contender for BMW. Perhaps but not necessarily versus the EQS, but moreso versus the ICE G70/71s'.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

The writer on Watchprosite is a bonafide, potential buyer who has some very interesting cars in his garage. One of them being an AMG (G if I’m not mistaking). Not out to find where he can fault the car. This is the way potential buyers talk about cars, they are honest and say out loud what they think.
That’s indeed different from all the videos out there from influencers and many (not all) of the so called car journalists who are afraid to be critical: the next invitation to an event could be in danger…

 

[Mick Briesgau]

I'll venture a prediction that the i7 is going to be a successful segment contender for BMW. Perhaps but not necessarily versus the EQS, but moreso versus the ICE G70/71s'.

I reckon in Germany it will be seen as an EQS alternative as well. Would even go that far and say it will be more popular than EQS in terms of sales. It’s a conservative and aesthetic sensitive segment after all.

 

[Deleted member 57437]

I reckon in Germany it will be seen as an EQS alternative as well. Would even go that far and say it will be more popular than EQS in terms of sales. It’s a conservative and aesthetic sensitive segment after all.

It will be very interesting to see how German luxury segment shoppers will react to the i7. Order flow for the EQS is reportedly good. However, the major success of Porsches' Taycan and increasing orders for the Audi eTron GT indicate that German low ride height vehicle luxury segment customers are now flocking towards electric automobiles in general-and BMW is not yet represented. As the i7 will be directly aimed at the EQS, the contest should be fascinating. Lucids' arrival in Germany will also be closely followed. Audis' response is a bit further down the road.

 

[fortuner]

It will be very interesting to see how German luxury segment shoppers will react to the i7. Order flow for the EQS is reportedly good. However, the major success of Porsches' Taycan and increasing orders for the Audi eTron GT indicate that German low ride height vehicle luxury segment customers are now flocking towards electric automobiles in general-and BMW is not yet represented. As the i7 will be directly aimed at the EQS, the contest should be fascinating. Lucids' arrival in Germany will also be closely followed. Audis' response is a bit further down the road.

Yes these electric cars are on the UP in Europe and thats why MB needs to wake up fast ...

I can not see the EQS lasting until 2028 in the market.

Do you guys think that cars now will not last the 6 or 7 year cylce as worh electeic cars and the technology now like infomat systems i think cars life spans will shorten saying that the Tesla has been same for so long

Whats the opinions on here...

 

[Deleted member 57437]

Yes these electric cars are on the UP in Europe and thats why MB needs to wake up fast ...

I can not see the EQS lasting until 2028 in the market.

Do you guys think that cars now will not last the 6 or 7 year cylce as worh electeic cars and the technology now like infomat systems i think cars life spans will shorten saying that the Tesla has been same for so long

Whats the opinions on here...

Good question.

Tesla "updates" consistently while not placing priorities on exterior design. Of course, the soundness of Franz von Holzhausens' designs prevent the cars from aging rapidly. Whether the EQS is "a sound design" is highly debatable. My guess: the EQS and EQE will not survive the "standard" 7 year model cycle. In fact, it is quite possible that we'll see an "upstream flow" rather than a "trickle down" design paradigm at M-B, the design of the 2024/25 electric A-Class successors becoming the template for more elevated M-B model lines. Should the EQXX concept be any sort of indication, M-Bs' future in terms of "eye appeal" should be secure.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

Yes these electric cars are on the UP in Europe and thats why MB needs to wake up fast ...

I can not see the EQS lasting until 2028 in the market.

Do you guys think that cars now will not last the 6 or 7 year cylce as worh electeic cars and the technology now like infomat systems i think cars life spans will shorten saying that the Tesla has been same for so long

Whats the opinions on here...

Agreed on your estimate, EQS not lasting for more than six years. My general impression is, seeing how especially BEV are deemed to technically age quickly, the way most interiors are executed (screen overkill and over all quality), the rather ‘simple‘ technology of BEV in general, the still growing lease market, that I perceive them more and more as disposibles.

 

[fortuner]

My own guess is the EQS will be replaced or removed by 2026

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

The writer on Watchprosite is a bonafide, potential buyer who has some very interesting cars in his garage. One of them being an AMG (G if I’m not mistaking). Not out to find where he can fault the car. This is the way potential buyers talk about cars, they are honest and say out loud what they think.
That’s indeed different from all the videos out there from influencers and many (not all) of the so called car journalists who are afraid to be critical: the next invitation to an event could be in danger…

He drove a vehicle with some trim issues that should have been rectified by the dealership before giving it out for test drives.

Our 8 series driver door handle creaked for 2 years despite me telling the dealership every time it went in it needed adjusting. This is one of the many quality gripes I mentioned in my review thread.

I drove 2 Taycan test vehicles both with the same rattle from the B pillar. Again the sales guys should have had the service department on to this straight away. I even mentioned it to the salesman.

These sorts of issues are not exclusive to MB at this end of the market and a good dealership will have everything sorted out quick smart.

If you wants a fault free vehicle from the factory...buy a Lexus.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

He drove a vehicle with some trim issues that should have been rectified by the dealership before giving it out for test drives.

Our 8 series driver door handle creaked for 2 years despite me telling the dealership every time it went in it needed adjusting. This is one of the many quality gripes I mentioned in my review thread.

I drove 2 Taycan test vehicles both with the same rattle from the B pillar. Again the sales guys should have had the service department on to this straight away. I even mentioned it to the salesman.

These sorts of issues are not exclusive to MB at this end of the market and a good dealership will have everything sorted out quick smart.

If you wants a fault free vehicle from the factory...buy a Lexus.

Who said these issues are exclusive to Benz? If you are willing to except this deteriorating quality, fine with me. Keep on buying (oh I forgot, you don’t buy anything, your daddy is) Benz’s. MB shareholders will thank you.

 

[fortuner]

How can Lexus be so good shouldn’t that be Mercedes ?

 

[Merc1]

Toyota takes their time and has gotten car production down to a science. They can take cheap materials and assemble a car better than anyone. In other words their cheapest cars are just as solidly built as their most expensive. The only difference is the materials used. Mercedes used to be a stickler for build quality. Cars were sent back for correction by hand off the assembly line. Nothing was built better than an 70s-80s Mercedes. Now they cut corners and build to a price I think they’re rushing and building too many vehicles.

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[Mr. Mercedes]

Who said these issues are exclusive to Benz? If you are willing to except this deteriorating quality, fine with me. Keep on buying (oh I forgot, you don’t buy anything, your daddy is) Benz’s. MB shareholders will thank you.

Holy shit mate. Nothing I said was offensive.

You have no idea what any of our financial arrangements are and situation is.

 

[fortuner]

Who said these issues are exclusive to Benz? If you are willing to except this deteriorating quality, fine with me. Keep on buying (oh I forgot, you don’t buy anything, your daddy is) Benz’s. MB shareholders will thank you.

Wow my friend @Mick Briesgau