I have been waiting for this review! Just purchased this vehicle yesterday. Forced to drive 2 hours to avoid the dealers asking for “Market Adjustment”.

Just 3 days to go to get my EQS SUV 580. Very much excited!

@EVcommute

Жыл бұрын

Happy for you! I purchased 450+ 3 days ago but it’s still at dealership after they discovered defect with windshield obstructing radar and camera.

@connectkeyur

Жыл бұрын

@@EVcommute - tomorrow is the day for pick up. Do I need to check specific? How is windshield/wipers blocking the view of radar/camera?

@EVcommute

Жыл бұрын

During test drive I couldn’t engage cruise control. Error codes revealed the issue. Service department discovered moisture under the windshield

@connectkeyur

Жыл бұрын

@@EVcommute - I’ll check that today. Any other issues?

@EVcommute

Жыл бұрын

No other issues. Interior is amazing! Very smooth

This design language works so much better on SUVs.

@jackhammer078jack4

Жыл бұрын

He talks about not really showing luxurious cars but then show them. I call this like the KZread channel for the 1%

@John-zs4fh

Жыл бұрын

@@jackhammer078jack4 I mean I drive a Taycan 4S so I like the content that is posted on this channel anyway 😂

@jackhammer078jack4

Жыл бұрын

@@John-zs4fh Totally get but not everyone can afford a Taycan. No offense. He needs to look at the general population.

@akc5247

Жыл бұрын

@@jackhammer078jack4 totally. One of the videos which definitely feels like 99.5% of the population can skip and will not miss anything.

@naarealy

Жыл бұрын

@@jackhammer078jack4 not really his fault... Most new EVs are premium priced for now. There aren't a lot of USDM affordable EVs planed for the next 6-12 months

I like the EQS just fine, see one everyday. My neighbor loves them so much he's on his second one now. Had an all black one before now has a two tone one, it looks really nice in the two tone spec.

@tychang8669

Жыл бұрын

dang, they break down that fast? not even a year since it became available

@venom5809

Жыл бұрын

@@tychang8669 Got his right away and wanted a two tone one. He has like 7 cars all over $100,000, he could never drive them enough to breakdown.

@willblack2306

Жыл бұрын

@@tychang8669 Mercedes has had to recall the EQS a record seven times. Take that as you will.

My nephew got one of these and absolutely loves it. He bought it for his wife. She thought it was too big, but once she drove it and felt how it whipped around corners and handled so well, she fell in love with it. I'm gobsmacked!

Direct sales model just builds markups into the MSRP. If we use the Model X LR as a comparison, that went from $79,990 at the start of 2021 to $120,990 by June 2022 for a whopping $41k increase across the board with zero room for negotiation.

@lk313

Жыл бұрын

Don’t fight it. Direct sales is the way of the future. Markups will happen, regardless. With middleman, situation can only get worse.

@Del_987

Жыл бұрын

I got my iX at MSRP with no markup. Better range and less road noise than a 5 seat model x and $15k less, loaded. Dealer model is fine if your dealer isn’t a crook.

@cwang9915

Жыл бұрын

@@Del_987 supply and demand. It just so happens no one really wants the ugly iX. This is coming from someone that test drove the iX today

@binflydushy

Жыл бұрын

@@cwang9915 Its not all about the looks nowadays or why would people buy a Tesla Model 3 or Y. Most ugly cars on the planet but people still buy them.

@ultrastoat3298

Жыл бұрын

Any markup should go to the maker of the vehicle, not to some scumbag middle man. Enjoy your trash dealership model while it lasts. Thank you Tesla for killing it.

I really like the interior! The state of charge at destination setting is also nice!

Superb review. Nice new watch. I ordered the same combination with same color. Matches the R1T1 interior

Great review as usual. Impressive vechile

Nice to see you made it home.... wild trip

Looks better than the sedan to me.

So happy for my mom she just got the first one on the east coast in NC 😅 I can’t wait to drive it when I go home to visit in a couple of weeks

Actually a very good presentation. You actually are well prepared and knowledgeable. Your pace is actually right on, many on KZread are actually too fast and can be harder to actually understand. I like your ability to keep the topic moving without repetition of your actual points. When you do your cross country “races” , I would like to see an ICE or hybrid as a control for a reference for those of us with no actual EV experience. Best wishes for continued success, actually.😊

Great review.

I love the EQS design language

Great review. Do you have a comparison with GLS?

kyle LOVES numbers, and spitting them out very quickly.

good morning,unreal footage.Out~:)

I drive a Tesla Model 3 Long Range but I miss my Mercedes CLS 550 interior! I don’t miss the BS of having 2000 moving parts to worry about!

@Jeroenneman

Жыл бұрын

And the horrible laggy software. Luxury is way too often defined in a way that I just find gaudy. Look at all the piano black smudge attracting stuff in this EQS...

@binflydushy

Жыл бұрын

@@Jeroenneman there was no lag throughout the whole video so I really don’t know what your talking about. Also Tesla doesn’t have an option to set the charging level at destination or at chargers. Teslas UI may be fancy but it really isn’t that useful…

@snakeeyes9246

Жыл бұрын

@@binflydushy you're* But I agree. There was no lag. Don't know what this guy above us is talking about.

@danielstehura9657

Жыл бұрын

@@Jeroenneman glossy piano Black Sucks except on a Steinway concert grand

@Jeroenneman

Жыл бұрын

@@snakeeyes9246 Try using the map. Plenty of reviews show the map lagging hard in the EQS. Also: personal experience.

Does it have the "bounce" mode like the GLE or GLS?

Oh boy....another $100k plus EV. I'm going to order two. :)

@NedNew

Жыл бұрын

Would you use both of them enough to justify it? If it was me I'd buy one and if it was as good as it looks then I'd buy the second one.

@MSDOGS1976

Жыл бұрын

@@NedNew I was joking. I'm not spending 6 figures on any vehicle. I don't know why this guy focuses on nothing but expensive cars for the wealthy. Only a fraction of the population can afford these.

Favorably, this is my high-expectancy taller, spacial efficient remedy to the noted EQS sedan. Awaiting availability notification in my area (N. TX). This SUV will be replacement of my 2016 Model X.

I have been wondering since the eqs sedan but where do the airbags go

Much better looking than the EQS sedan!! I have test driven the EQS 450+ and was not impressed by the exterior looks, the too small and too high rear seats, and the ease of entry/exit. I did love the acceleration, rear wheel steering, and the front seats. I have an S550 with the AMG package now and feel it adds quite a lot to the appearance of both my car and this new EQS SUV. I am disappointed that MB USA has NOT yet added this vehicle to their website so we can see the various colors and option packages that will be available in the US. I have the 19" AMG wheels on mine and am hoping I can order smaller wheels with decent sidewalls on this vehicle. Thanks for this preliminary review - eagerly anticipating your usual thorough driving review!

I just detailed one today. Wow

Verry good car tester nice guy informative

Awesome review Kyle & awesome vehicle. I agree with you on the overuse of Mercedes Logos up front. Those light up Benz logos are just way too much for me and every time I see one on the road I cringe a bit haha

Saw one of the on Friday at my local MB for service on my car. They somehow had two of these already in stock to buy for just $105,000 lol. The interior did look ace in person. But 4 inches shorter roof that GLS? No thanks.

Way better than the sedan and more useful.

I really like the interior!

More and more people don't want leather and want animal free options. Surprisingly wool is something that surprised me by being far better than I ever expected! I would have thought - wool, no way Jose' - but now it is my top desire! The BMW iX shockingly has it available!

Thank you

Having been in both, would you chose the model x refresh or the Mercedes?

Kyle, who did you get the EQS to review first? Didn't see it anywhere else- so congrats! Can't wait to see you riding it :) Regarding the justified critics to get priority in design from the CW value over everything. Mercedes designed the EQS and SUV accordingly. I don't think they are ugly, for me they even look good - form follows function. I would choose one right now.

What is the exterior color, interior color and will they both be available in the US?

Best SUV out here. Great car.

My 2023 Ionic 5 has battery precondioning yes, my preorder 2022 was scheduled so late, build is now October, they switched it to 2023, yes precondioning is most welcome

I've had mine for a month now. Other than it being bad with bumps in the road (air suspension is very stiff which makes you feel the bumps / pot holes!!!) and the ventilated seats being non-consistant with cooling, it's an okay SUV.

Hey Kyle, is a used $8000 Chevy Volt any good? PS: Nice review of the EQS! Excited to see them on the road!

@TecnamTwin

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is. I just bought one for $10K and I love it! My wife does too since she keeps stealing it. Looks great, drives well, seats are comfy, and is surprisingly quick. I’ve also been able to work on it myself so not an overly complicated vehicle either. The hatchback trunk is also quite large and practical. I got two baby car seats in the rear so they can ride in Daddy’s spaceship. L-mode increases regen to give a sort of one-pedal driving experience and Sport mode measurably sharpens throttle response. Buy it. You won’t regret it.

@peterjorgensen3

Жыл бұрын

@@TecnamTwin Yeah I've been wondering about that. It seems like the most affordable option if people want an EV commuter and occasionally longer drives but can't stomach the upfront cost of a Bolt or just don't drive enough to justify it but still want to ditch gas.

I have EQS and i love the EQS SUV design, I think i will buy it for my wife.

I would love to know the price of it's HEPA filter replacements! I bet you that's not cheap!

If Mercedes has a half-price sale on this car, I'm in!

@robertjones7565

Жыл бұрын

Same here, maybe they'll send coupons in the mail.....lol.

“Coefficient of drag” is important for EVs because it directly Impacts the range that everyone is fearful. Maybe down the road when batteries will get more efficient and lighter we will get more aggressive look design and not care so much about drag coefficient.

no pricing yet right? Great video as always Kyle and team.

@shauryasingh6420

Жыл бұрын

Starts around $130,000 in U.S. Getting ours for 140,000

@KitPogi

Жыл бұрын

@@shauryasingh6420 Yikes. Thanks. I'll pass. 🙈

I can't take my eyes off that fender/light/bumper panel gap on passenger side.

2:29 Kyle, think about it: you mention charging at 500 A at over 200 kW, so this means it has to be at least 400 V, right? 😉

20:22 LOL the last line all the way to the right doesn't align.

Still waiting for a traverse sized EV. I need to be able to fit at least 1 full size suitcase behind the 3rd row.

I will wait for EQE Suv

Rear is VERY similar to the Cayenne :)

So will it be available in a 5 seater

@justsahar1253

Жыл бұрын

It will be 5 seater standard or you have to spend $1200 for the Third row

@ram64man

Жыл бұрын

@@justsahar1253 thanks if he said that I missed it I fell asleep

Does the passenger seat have massage too?

Why did they leave those areas that look like mufflers?

Back-half looks like a crossover

Thanks for all the reviews you do. I watch them frequently and find them helpful. I'd like to suggest a little tech help as this is somewhat a Tech channel. Your Audio get's a bit hard to listen to for 50 min. A different placement of your wireless lav mic. to a lower position on your chest will dramatically improve your audio.(nipple level, center of chest). Audio is everything when we're listening to you for 50 min. Please take this as a friendly helpful suggestion vs some smart A.. trying to be a jerk. P.S. I meet a very nice guy from your channel in Utah during the Zero Motorcycle test. Hope all went well on his visit to my home state of Minnesota.

280 Mercedes logos at the front + 1 big + 1 at the hood.

Suggestion. Can your camera buddy do a better job of close ups and following your commentary. Doesn’t help if he sits in the back seat and shows a long shot view of fine grain wood or how the cup holders work etc. you do a good job otherwise

The non-AMG front end has less drag coefficient and improving your distance

@snakeeyes9246

Жыл бұрын

I guess that's why in the case of the sedan, the 450+ and 580 4matic have the 0.20 CD drag coefficient, while the AMG model has a 0.23 CD coefficient.

@danielstehura9657

Жыл бұрын

@@snakeeyes9246 That’s extremely good! They even made the inexpensive A Class 0.22 Mercedes Gets it. Too Bad BMW is going for the Bad Boy Look with Braces on their SUV’s. Big Wheels is another GHETTO Mind Set that Destroys Range and Rims and Tires when you hit a Pot Hole! But it easy to Spot a Dummy when they have 21” & 22” wheels.

The dealership I work for does not mark up over sticker, Park Place Motorcars Dallas.

This is really the EV I want. Unfortunately I can’t afford it.

@Superman-xr1oh

Жыл бұрын

Most people can't. This is for rich people.

I get original Ioniq vibes from the front.

I am definitely interested! I’m wondering about the safety of the third row. I’ve heard the Model X is not really safe for kids in the third row because of a possible rear ending. Would this be the same? I could see us with two kids in car seats in the second row, then my son could go in through the trunk to the third row.

@justsahar1253

Жыл бұрын

I don't think this would apply because Mercedes is not Tesla. Maybe you should wait until crash ratings come out for the EQS SUV, but the EQS Sedan got a perfect score in Euro NCAP testing. And also, Mercedes is typically very strict about safety.

I totally agree with the exterior design. I would take less range any day to have a better design. Sometimes I think vehicle manufacturers try to make them look strange just because they are electric (or hybrid). They are such amazing vehicles but the looks ruin it.

@enadegheeghaghe6369

Жыл бұрын

The looks are designed to maximise aerodynamics

@homoerotic85

Жыл бұрын

@@enadegheeghaghe6369 Yes that is correct. Better aerodynamics equals more range. I was saying I would rather have less range (worse aerodynamics) and have a better looking design.

Nice Apple Watch Ultra. When’s the review coming? 😂

Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4.1 seconds Price: from $105,550 up to $133,350 Range: 305 miles - 285 miles

@anonymousguy1158

Жыл бұрын

This saved lot of time, Thank you!

@cenakaze

Жыл бұрын

basically, EQS luxury but in a SUV body

Great video guys! I own a MYP and my friends say that it’s not a luxury car, and it’s not. MB is about luxury and Tesla is about Technology. Tesla is iPhone of cars simple to use menu/settings etc, MB is the android phone of cars where only computer developers own cause they like to tweak settings etc. I prefer Tesla menus/infotainment better. Teslas charge 11kw/h on level 2 charging, disappointing that MB does only 9kw/h; Tesla recommended max charging limit is at 90%, MB @ 80% - hence tech vs luxury. I strongly believe that the traditional automakers are making EVs as a ‘we can do it too’ movement and their efficiencies are way behind.

@Scrap-press

Жыл бұрын

Just saying a car charges in kw not kwh. EQS support 22kw AC optional.

@binflydushy

Жыл бұрын

But you know from Phones that software improves faster than Hardware. I think Merc and other Automakers will be faster to improve Software than Tesla making good ride comfort or even good looking cars. Also Tesla UI misses things like charging level at destination.

@binflydushy

Жыл бұрын

Not to mention the rude price of new Teslas

@liquidelement3591

Жыл бұрын

@@Scrap-press kw/h is the kw rate of charging per hour.

@enadegheeghaghe6369

Жыл бұрын

You are wrong to say only computer developers own android phones. Almost 80% of all smartphones in the world are android devices.

Weird that it had a Michigan M plate on it.

200th like!

The problem is manufacturers produce cars below demand which allows them to list a higher MSRP and dealers to markup the price. A purchase a ZL1 Camaro way below MSRP. Why? Supply and demand.

Mate, NOT totally flat cargo space ... XC90 is better in this category .. btw I drive with dogs, so flat is necessary

EQS SUV 4 matic getting 285 miles vs 348 mi for Model X

I wish they wouldn’t say 80% using a fast charger reason being not that long ago a rapid it meant 50kwh , then 150kwh , and now 350kwh on ultra, they should clearly define what kwh they mean when going 0-80% and time as not everyone has access to 150 kwh and higher , so they pull up to a 50 or 120kwh common in Europe and they may have to wait 3 times longer or better still clearly say how long your wait at all 3

They had to put 2 logos on the front to make sure you knew it wasn't a long Cayenne, lol! Looking from a front/side angle, the B-pillar back and haunches are very Cayenne. A very dated look IMO. Not ugly, just played-out. Interior is killer!

Im sure this will convince a-lot of GLS trade ins because of the amazing gas savings! 😂

I like everything but the extra Mercedes badge on the hood.

I didn't think that the proportions of the eqs sedan could get any funkier, but this tops it for weird looks.

With all the bells and whistles this car has, somehow they managed to miss adding ventilated 2nd row seats...on a $140k luxury suv, lmao.

UI still looks very 90s-like. A shame they haven't gone the iOS way, like Tesla.

I prefer the Non-AMG trim, because fake exhaust on an EV is completely ridiculous.

How’s the new watch? Just got the 7 will it be worth it? It looks sweet but also got the 14 pro max and might have guilt

@scottbreseke716

Жыл бұрын

I just went from the Watch 7 to the Watch 8 Ultra and like it. Bigger screen, louder volume, longer battery life. Apple Store gave me $155 for the old watch.

@jrcase7511

Жыл бұрын

I noticed he is wearing the Ultra also. It doesn’t look too huge in his arm. I’m still on the fence as to weather to get it or not.

@scottbreseke716

Жыл бұрын

@@jrcase7511 I haven't had the Ultra long enough to give a final verdict on it. It seems to have a faster processor in it. To me it was more interesting than getting the iPhone 14 Pro Max, because the phone didn't seem to change much since the iPhone 13 Pro Max.

@venom5809

Жыл бұрын

I was initially going to pass on the Ultra until I tried it out in the store, looks good on the arm, not heavy and the Alpine strap is super comfortable. I will probably get it sometime this week. I just love the look of it, I have had 3 Apple Watches and I just want something different.

From the side that looks like a GLC

Oh yeah, it looks miles better than the sedan

I feel the same as Alyssa. Some of those fragrances give me a bad headache.

@enadegheeghaghe6369

Жыл бұрын

You can turn them off

Love that Apple Watch ultra!!! I got mine and love it lol

Kyle, nice job doing a marketing gig for MB 😂. How much they paid ya?

@fineartz99

Жыл бұрын

I'll be very intrigued to hear Kyle's comments about brake-action comparison from sedan to SUV. The EQS sedan's breaks were, he had reported, notably detrimental, strangely uneven depression distance and tension.

100kW peak? Wow.

I think the EV blob design language works way better on the SUV than the sedan

I didn’t know it was possible to put so many ads in one video, no wonder people use Adblock!

@enadegheeghaghe6369

Жыл бұрын

That's why I pay for KZread premium. I haven't seen an ad in years!

where is the 70 mile range test

I’m still more interested in the Cadillac Lyriq luxurious EV wise

“When has aerodynamics become the most important thing about car design” - since EVs have boomed and people want to be able to have the max range for money ?

Kyle, you are going to have to accept that you just don’t like the appearance of aerodynamic design. Ever. Every single time a manufacturer puts out an aero design, you object, “Why don’t they make it ugly like I like it?” It’s a beautiful design.

Looks good but too expensive. An all electric Ford Explorer should be out in a few years and until then I’m happy driving my Mach E.

Charging port on the wrong side

Vegan leather is not animal free, vegans are animals too!

@fineartz99

Жыл бұрын

...assuredly!

@jb9652

Жыл бұрын

I wondered why vegan food doesn't taste nice 😄.

This looks rather small to be the larger suv.

@fineartz99

Жыл бұрын

"Larger SUV" refers to (taller) greater headroom.

I can’t wait for someone’s kid to “play” with all of the settings and piss them off

I like the AMG styling a bit more. Hate the shape of the back. It looks like one of those flat fast food worker hats that don't fit lol. Also, it looks better with the stars than all black. All black looks like a 90s tube TV 📺 turned off 😂.

US and EU EVs need to drop their prices otherwise chinese evs gonna kick their ass.

Hey Kyle, you drink a lot of refreshers like me, but can you bring your own tumbler/container or at least the straw? I know compared to what big corporations generate, the straw pollution is not big and it's just a lie, but still it's better to bring our own and reduce plastic waste? So your viewers get encouraged as well?