Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

The first-ever Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is the brand's first-ever full-size electric crossover that serves as the top dog of the EQ SUVs. So, what's it all about the first-ever EQS SUV? Let's take a look.

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

Priced at 110,658 Euros plus additional costs, the first-ever EQS SUV is the latest member of the Mercedes-EQ range of electric vehicles, which was spearheaded by its sedan equivalent. Like its sedan equivalent and the EQE, the EQS SUV is an all-original electric crossover that runs on the EVA platform, and judging by its size, it's smaller than the GLS despite being positioned as the top dog.

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

Beginning with the design, the EQS SUV borrows the same styling as the sedan equivalent while adopting the crossover look to deliver its so-called commanding presence. Despite borrowing its looks from the sedan, it looks shorter but wider and taller while sharing the same wheelbase, which is surprisingly longer than the GLS.

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV interior

Just like the sedan equivalent, the EQS SUV features the MBUX Hyperscreen, a gargantuan touchscreen that occupies almost the entire dashboard, not to mention the added gadgetry involved. On the passenger side, however, it has room for seven people, meaning it's capable of being a family car, although the ultra-expensive pricetag throws the "family car" tagline out of context. Perhaps it should fit well as an escort for the world's eco-conscious elites and with the added MBUX High-End Rear Seat Entertainment Plus package, the EQS SUV delivers the "out on a limo" feel for elitists at the back.

Asking about boot space, it's 645 liters with the rear seats present and up to 2100 liters of boot space with the seats folded down.

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

Like the sedan equivalent, the EQS SUV is rear-wheel-drive by default but those who want to get the most out of the EQS can opt-in for the 4MATIC variant as well as the rather expensive subscription services offered on this car, especially the special rear-axle steering with a steering angle of up to ten degrees. Costly but in terms of driving feel, it's money well spent to give the zealots what they really deserve and it's something to inspire.

Asked about the electric powertrain, the EQS 450+'s 108kWh battery pack produces up to 360PS of power output, 568Nm of torque, a 0-100kph time of 6.7 seconds, a top speed of 210kph, and 664km of driving range in one full charge. In the case of the ultra-expensive EQS 580 4MATIC, power output's jumped to 544PS, dropping the 0-100kph time by 2.1 seconds but the range was dropped by 62km. Fair enough.

In terms of safety, the EQS SUV is prepared with the most advanced safety features offered in a car like this such as Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, ATTENTION ASSIST, DRIVE PILOT, and many others.

With features carried from its sedan equivalent as well as a seven-seater capacity, it truly is the top dog of the EQ range of electrics. In the game of electric car chess, the EQS sedan is the queen while the EQS SUV is the king. Either way, they really are like a couple that served as the foundation of Mercedes-Benz's new family of electrics and you are prepared to become part of it, like it or not.

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