20250619 – Mercedes EQS Gets Its Identity Back!
After the original EQS lacked some of the glamour, a range of updates have been disclosed for next years model.
Here is a quick summary of the upgrades.
Traditional Front End Restored:
- Revised front fascia with a new grille design featuring chrome slats, mimicking a traditional Mercedes-Benz grille.
- Addition of a standing Mercedes-Benz star hood ornament, giving it a more classic S-Class look.
- Standard AMG Line bumper.
Battery and Range:
- Larger 118 kWh battery, increasing usable capacity (up from 108.4 kWh).
- Improved electric range (e.g., EQS 450+ now claims up to 390 miles EPA/802 km WLTP).
- New regenerative braking software for greater energy recuperation.
- Standard heat pump to improve efficiency by utilizing waste heat for climate control.
- Disconnect Unit (DCU) in 4MATIC models to automatically disconnect the front electric motor for increased range during light loads.
Interior Comfort & Features:
- MBUX Hyperscreen is now standard on all EQS sedan models.
- Enhanced rear comfort features, including:
- Adjustable rear seat recline (standard 27-36 degrees, up to 38 degrees with Executive Interior Package).
- Additional 0.2 inches of foam in the rear seat backrest for improved comfort.
- Rear comfort pillows with contrast stitching and Nappa leather piping.
- Rapid heating rear seats, neck and shoulder heating for rear passengers (with Executive Interior Package).
- Pneumatic adjustment of rear seat depth (with Executive Interior Package).
- Front passenger seat can fold forward for increased rear legroom (with Executive Interior Package).
- Chrome accents on the B-pillar climate control vents.
- Illuminated trim accents integrated into the back of the front seats.
Performance and Driving Dynamics:
- Increased towing capacity for all-wheel drive EQS models (from 750 kg to 1700 kg).
- Modified brake force cylinder for better brake pedal feel.
- Special function to periodically apply brake pads to discs to maintain the brake system (due to less frequent use with strong recuperation).
- Stronger recuperation in “D-” mode.
- All-wheel-drive models now offer front-axle uncoupling.
Technology and Safety:
- Improved Driver Assist semi-self-driving system.
- Automatic lane changing supported on motorways within certain speed limits.
- Optional Drive Pilot Level 3 autonomous driving (up to 95 km/h in certain conditions).
- Smoother and more responsive Zero Layer UI with updated graphics.
- Hotspot connection for OTA (over-the-air) updates.
- Route (GPS)-based speed adjustment and intelligent recuperation.
- More music apps (including Tidal and Amazon Music).
EQS gets some of its core features improved
But it is still Pricey when compared to Asian competitors!
Lets see if it WOWs the customers?
What do you think? Are these improvements enough?
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