EQS [Official] Mercedes-Benz EQS

[Merc1]

They have different purposes.

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[dalab]

The purpose of being ugly

 

[kiki voinea]

EQS is a good EV but too expensive when new. My neighbor has one and really likes it but compared to my Taycan it drives like a boat.

I think this is the only issue with this car.

Ok , it looks odd. But beauty is subjective. Many find the 7 cool , and it sells like old milk.

But that price....

 

[leylandi]

The purpose of being ugly

5, 7, X2, XM set out for this purpose.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

EQS is a good EV but too expensive when new. My neighbor has one and really likes it but compared to my Taycan it drives like a boat.

So does a W223 S class compared to a Porsche 911. Hardly an appropriate comparison, André.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

I think this is the only issue with this car.

Ok , it looks odd. But beauty is subjective. Many find the 7 cool , and it sells like old milk.

But that price....

The base EQS is more than € 6.000 cheaper than an i7 50. I think price is an issue with the vast majority of EV. To me, most upper market EV don‘t justify the price.

 

[Rolf]

A quick model update to boost sales has happened before for both BMW and Mercedes. Remember the E65 7-series, the W140 S-class as well as the second gen BMW 3-series compact due to criticisms for their looks and not booming sales. The latest i7/7-series will most likely get a quick update as sales have not been that stellar either and many people have not found the huge grill and split lights appealing.

 

[dalab]

A quick model update to boost sales has happened before for both BMW and Mercedes. Remember the E65 7-series, the W140 S-class as well as the second gen BMW 3-series compact due to criticisms for their looks and not booming sales. The latest i7/7-series will most likely get a quick update as sales have not been that stellar either and many people have not found the huge grill and split lights appealing.

In what was announced by Automotivenews.com they talk about end of 2025/or 2026 for the 7 series LCI which is even further than normal for an LCI; we will see.

What I found very interesting is that they already showed the LCI it to the dealers, so contrary to what I thought, they start working on the LCI's just a year after launching the new model, (I don't know if it is the usual practice) or thanks to new tools such as 3D printing, they now play faster and with almost zero costs with that.

Obviously the development tests on the street with the mules and all that are still missing.

 

[AndreB]

So does a W223 S class compared to a Porsche 911. Hardly an appropriate comparison, André.

I drove the EQS few times and going over bumps its not much smoother than my Taycan only more quiet. Both have air suspension but Taycan has PDCC and in corners it stays flat where the EQS leans and feels more heavy.

I think this is the only issue with this car.

Ok , it looks odd. But beauty is subjective. Many find the 7 cool , and it sells like old milk.

But that price....

If bought used its a really good EV, I like the space, range and comfort. If I'll need more range I will buy one in black with AMG design, looks pretty good in my eyes, but I drove an A8 recently and was really impressed by that.

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

The big problem is that price point for the EQS. The W223 can justify it's price, but the EQS can't, it has amazing wow-factor at first glance, and a lot of it's sales are probably carried by this, but as an overall product it falls far short of the W223.

 

[tristatez28lt1]

Why would anyone buy the EQS or EQE over a Lucid Air? Except for liking an old brand.

 

[dalab]

Why would anyone buy the EQS or EQE over a Lucid Air? Except for liking an old brand.

The reason IMO is precisely in the two models that you named and that do not represent the "Old brand" they do not honor it I would say

 

[kiki voinea]

Why would anyone buy the EQS or EQE over a Lucid Air? Except for liking an old brand.

Well , customer service would be a first...

Poor UI would be second. Usually , EV drivers are some sort of tech semi-geeks. Lucid's UI feels like an iPhone 3G.

Also insurance could be a thing. I bet it's pretty expensive to have insurance for Lucid in Europe

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

Why would anyone buy the EQS or EQE over a Lucid Air? Except for liking an old brand.

They don't exist outside of the US

 

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So , is it or is it not a Facelift?

I'm confused

 

[fortuner]

So , is it or is it not a Facelift?

I'm confused

Not a face lift just front change and battery

Facelift is next year

 

[Rolf]

So , is it or is it not a Facelift?

I'm confused

I would guess the face has been lifted as Mercedes has tried to beautify the face/grill.

 

[kiki voinea]

Not a face lift just front change and battery

Facelift is next year

The title says the other way...

That is why this updates are stupid...Confusing people

 

[fortuner]

The title says the other way...

That is why this updates are stupid...Confusing people

A few of the guys said it’s just the change of cosmetics also spoke to a owner of me Mercedes Dealer in SA he said face lift next year.. apparently star in front lights and other changes