2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV (inc. 0-100) detailed on/off-road review
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Mercedes-Benz has gone all in on EV and this is the first SUV on a full EV platform for the brand. Is it any good? Paul Maric test drives the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV in EQS 450 4MATIC trim to find out! It includes a 0-100 run and a detailed look at the Mercedes-Benz hyperscreen.
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior 0:58
Interior 7:08
Infotainment 8:54
Safety 15:46
Practicality 17:08
Charging 25:02
On the road 25:53
0-100 35:55
Off road 36:36
Verdict 43:02
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Hi Paul, This is Charlie Park with Mercedes, your co-driver on the offroad track in Denver. I really enjoyed the offroad ride with you and watching you producing your video. I hope you had a good trip back home and hope to see you again in future.
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
Hey Charlie! Great to meet you and thanks again for guiding us around the off-road course 😁
I don't know why Paul wants us to skip to any part. There is no part I would want to skip
@Alingkii_888
Жыл бұрын
💯✔️
@nealphore
Жыл бұрын
Agreed
@supertaufiqr
Жыл бұрын
Always looking forward to the window test
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
Thanks legend!
@fhclappen8595
Жыл бұрын
Think the entertainment reviews takes up a bit too much time.
Hooray! Something that’s not a Ranger for a change 😂
@fhclappen8595
Жыл бұрын
Damn,more Ranger pls.
44 minute video - just shows how much features this car has. Amazed at some of the technology this car is carrying!
@fhclappen8595
Жыл бұрын
@Christopher Holden.Was thinking the same thing.
This is the best video I have seen on the EQS SUV showing all angles while driving. Thank you!
Lovely SUV, a first time I'm loving a design of electric cars from Merc especially in the front, great work.
I am sure is going to cost a fortune, but a nice electric Mec indeed.
Brilliant review as usual Paul. I'm not sure if I'm sold into this screens everywhere new interior design language. Oh and I am watching this review from Australia rather than my usual home cou try South Africa, just here for work for a few weeks, if only you had a live studio audience I would have loved to come.
Excellent and thorough review. Thank you💯
This reminds me of the old R class. If the old R was made today, especially in 7 seater, this would be it. Great review.
I love this honeymoon period as the luxury brands are introducing their EV’s by going all out with wow factor and quality of materials. I can only imagine they’ll dial it back a little in the future so that the price can be reduced a little. We’re living in an excellent time with peak ICE and brand’s who want to impress us with EV.
@NoOne56488
Жыл бұрын
Peak with ICE passed a long time ago when they all went direct injection. DI is the worst thing out, depending on the car it can cost more to keep up with maintenance due to valve's getting caked in carbon as well as them injectors are expensive as hell to replace. All in the name of a scam know as climate change. EV's are trash, off road an EV is the biggest joke out, if they break down good luck getting them out of a track, run out of battery have fun charging it. EV's only work in city's.
@hby7768
Жыл бұрын
MB never dials back, it always evolves on the "S" models
I reckon the "enormous HEPA filter" is just a pathetic excuse for some OTHER reason they don't want us opening the bonnet. I'd much prefer the option of omitting the filter, and having a frunk instead.
@razbakar7889
Жыл бұрын
I agree!! I think they could have employed a different method or placement to the gigantic filter and give more storage/luggage space as the vehicle is a bit sad on load-space.
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
Yep. Me too! Would be a good storage spot.
Mmmm, I wonder what embargo finished today? (well yesterday by now) :) Still for a thorough review, it is difficult to find someone to beat Paul. Great job again. :)
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
I think I must have missed the range. Anyone?
Loved the video Paul. I want one of those Mercedes. When do you think it will be in Aussie land?
Paul I would love a link to shorts for ASMR of all the materials and buttons and sounds for all future vehicles!!!
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
Good thinking!
Mercedes EQS love the design classy looking
What happened to the 0 to 100 test.
Whats the range?
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
Sorry I must have missed this! Max is 660km WLTP for the entry-level.
Second time review a car with left hand drive
@pastorofmuppets8834
Жыл бұрын
They don't have it in Australia yet
Can’t wait to try and probably buy. No one seems to know when it can be ordered. I wonder if it comes with a tow hook?
Hey Paul, could you please review EQB 250 seven seate when you’re back in Australia?
Looks claustrophobic for a huge car
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
It’s actually super roomy - just not so much in the third row.
When you said they might do something to sut under the EQE... isnt there already the EQC/A etc?
I also like the a/c wind blowing directly on my face
Detailed video 😊
Who skips to some parts of your videos? I'm watching all 44 mins of it. This is a superb vehicle. As an owner of the current G05 BMW X5, I was crossing my fingers for BMW to release an iX5 (which they promised to do soon). But now I'm not so sure if that's the SUV I should buy next. This EQS SUV is pretty good. And it looks very good too, unlike the hideous BMW iX. I think Mercedes have done a solid job here. That interior is just absolutely stunning.
Would it fit a full length cart size golf bag width wise? With current length drivers? Should have considered that for the test as probably a significant proportion of potential EQS SUV owners would be golfers.
Paul i like your video's a small suggestion please try make short video i think video's are little bit long
With a full charge, how far can it run up to before the next charge?
So how much is this bad boy when it lands in Australia? I could google but you KZreadrs are just awesome:)
@gregsullivan7408
Жыл бұрын
More than average.
@josephhall1049
Жыл бұрын
@@gregsullivan7408 "Much" more than average - there, fixed
@TheStigHCE09
Жыл бұрын
Expect it to be around the $300k mark before on-roads. There's not currently an EQS 450 4MATIC sedan in Australia, that'll be coming in the next 2 months, but the EQS 53 sedan is $323k before on-roads and this will carry an SUV tax. So the 450 4MATIC SUV will be close to the AMG sedan.
@TN_AU
Жыл бұрын
@@TheStigHCE09 That's a big chunk of spare change, certainly out of reach for some, if not most people. Nice car though.
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
It’ll be exxy 😑
Actually very impressive off road!
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
I was surprised by it too!
From the perspective of being an S-class, I'm disappointed that the EQS doesn't have soft-close, or self-presenting doors. And that its ground up EV design doesn't quite look like it, but rather, a converted ICE vehicle design: why else would it have pretend exhaust outlets in the rear??? Luggage space is equally disappointing as is the third-row seating but I am absolutely stoked about the rear-wheel-steering! Have loved RWS since they emerged in Hondas and Mazdas in the day. Unsure if anyone owning such a vehicle would even go bush-bashing let alone proper 4WD-ing. Overall, loving the vid, but unsure about the 'value proposition' of the EQS, over something like a Model X Plaid which will more than likely cost a chunk less.
i want this interior color and black exterior, sadly my wife wants this exact spec white on beige
great review paul extremely well detailed im not a huge fan of the exterior although the interior looks amazing and the tech is mind blowing !!
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
What happened if someone sitting on the front seat when u open up the second row for third row ?
Hi Paul, How does it comparing to Model X? Model X has all doors automatically opens/shuts even charging port. This things doesn't seems have any!
Four wheel steering is a huge thing! After having my last two BMW's with it, I wont buy a car without it! Sad BMW here in Aus have removed it as an an option, apart of their option reduction programme, especially now all the other brands are introducing it.
There is one pedal mode. You have to turn off the "creep mode" through the settings. Once you turn it off, strong regen provides full one pedal driving. The creep mode is for us old fools that don't initially understand one pedal driving.
Many others have also reported the awkward programmed brake-pedal interactions. I'm hesitant to commit to immediate purchase singularly because of this.
Please review bmw XM new one coming
so much tech and so many things to fix when they break
Big error omitting the "froot". Screw the stupid filter
Looks good but thats it. Kinda boring. Bmw ix looks so controversial that i love to hate it xD
well it's looks very good
Have a feeling the MERC ev's are not there yet in terms of external design , all their EV models look a bit blobby
I hope those cameras that monitor the driver, don’t flash red on and off constantly like in the video, it would drive you mad and be an awful distraction
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
Ah yes - you don’t see them. Just the effect from the camera.
@fhclappen8595
Жыл бұрын
With so much connection,won't be surprised if some cop is watching you.
Those who came here to tell Paul to review the next gen Everest asap. 😅 ❤
It's gonna be interesting to see what Mercedes-Benz / AMG brings us this year in 2023
Driving a bunch of ipads on wheels. What a time we live in
@daweigo6851
Жыл бұрын
😄😄😄👍
I am not a SUV fan but that thing looks very nice. Definitely needs the hyperscreen though, that other iteration just doesn’t belong in such an impressive looking vehicle. Thanks for a great review Paul.
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
Agree - I’d definitely get the hyper screen. It really completes the interior.
@cooljool1
11 ай бұрын
the hyperscreen is terrible
Note the 0-100 time is actually at nearer 35.00 mins. 5.6 secs if you can't be bothered.
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Paul why are your videos are so long bro?
@gregsullivan7408
Жыл бұрын
Lol - they are short compared to the U.K channel "OSV Car Reviews" - they go into absolutely *excruciating* detail! 😃
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
Detail! As always you can skip ahead to other parts of the video easily.
Impressive screen. Imagine owning this when it's out of warranty.
Mercedes❤
Truly stunning and impressive suv. Inside and out....
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@mixalis6168
Жыл бұрын
For the price. You would hope it was
IMHO the EQS (and its SUV version) looks far better than any of the new BMWs. it really can't be said that the new BMWs look good. those BMW designers must have gone mad.
If the so called towing range is anything like the new Ford F-150 Lightning, it’ll also be useless! On that topic, what is the Merc’s real world range Paul? That interior colour will be terrific to keep clean with young kids!🤪👍🏼🤣
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
Range depends on the model you pick. But up to 660km WLTP for the base.
Price ?
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
Still TBC. But it’ll be exxy.
This car is amazing, every aspect of it is super cool. The front exterior part looks almost like the 2016 Honda HRV (very nice!) but obviously wayyyy better
The subscription fee will be expensive :D even for my A clasee is ~$500/year or 1200/3year (only has 1 app - weather app). Imagine with this with other functions and apps
0-100 at 5.6
No open boot kick.....? Disappointing.Great review Paul.Not an Ev guy at all, but enjoyed the review. Some Yanks will not be pleased with your brutal honesty, but we love it.
Cupra Formentorrrrr!!!!! Please. Thank you.
Oh look! Australia is now changed to left hand drive!
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
Temporarily!
The 2nd row seats move way more faster than the GLS and GLE😂
you forgot to mention NIO ES8, it can compete with these brands any day
Imagine trying to keep the white steering wheel clean😟
@fhclappen8595
Жыл бұрын
Suppose it's electrically self cleaning.
Looks like the driving past of this car is the least important aspect like a smartphone with phone calls. Just have to sit in it and play with the technology.
Only if there is an electric Defender
Colorado
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
💨
Interior looks way better without the hyper screen imo. It’s just way too much. The interior is already an ambient light show.
Where is “includes paid promotion” prompt? 😂 or rather “it is a paid promotion”
Gigabytes per second? That would be a storage speed metric You sure you didn’t mean giga flops?
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
Good question! This is what Benz said: “8 CPU cores, 24 GB RAM and 46.4 GB per second RAM memory bandwidth are some of the MBUX technical data.”
@UndeaKnight
Жыл бұрын
@@CarExpertAus Ah okay, that would make sense for the memory bandwidth :) Probably the less important metric vs core count but a more interesting metric would be GPU perf which could be measured in GFlop/s
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
@@UndeaKnight I’ll see if I can find that out!
Generously inclusive comparative commentary.
It’s exterior design looks like the Honda suv
0-100 ???
Plenty of room in the back to carry a petrol generator
SUV are designed for electric because of a big mass to store batteries. Small sedans on the other hand will struggle as electric for that reason and already do.
Beautiful interior but not a fan of exterior looks ..
Why can’t merc and bmw let us have frunk, more storage the better.. badly designed ev in my opinion
This and the sedan don't really look S class worthy.
13:13 I'm sorry but I totally disagree with you on this point. No it is not a good thing that the 10 degree rear wheel steering is behind software paywall. The fact that the hardware is included in there should mean that they should enable it by default. If it was a case that it cost them extra to include it, they would have you option it from the build list.
@pastorofmuppets8834
Жыл бұрын
It's like the acceleration boost for the long range model 3. Some people just don't want or need it.
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately it’s the world they’re moving to.
Me gusta mercedes benz para Mama vera
Not bad for a Toyota Corolla styled suv.
Electric lemon,so much electronic
All this tech screams faults and service charges from merc to me
This is shit how much did you say it costs keep your EV give me diesel all day every day
I hate touchscreens
Inside is nice, outside is ugly as it looks plain / bland. It's a useless EV, people need to learn what really makes an EV and they would be shocked as they're not so green after all.
Klobiges Design mit viel Bling Bling. Nach einem Monat geht es dann los ... Ein Werkstattbesuch nach dem anderen. Schlechtes Konzept.
Hooray! Something that’s not a Ranger for a change 😂
@nealphore
Жыл бұрын
👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
@CarExpertAus
Жыл бұрын
😂