Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

The cabin of the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV is high on futuristic appeal and tech, with both Electric Art and AMG line trim levels having their versions of elements and upholstery options, giving them a well-differentiated feel and appeal. The well-structured new-age 56-inch MBUX hyperscreen with three full-TFT screens across the width of the dashboard is the highlight of the cabin, which makes it look extremely modern.

The subtler-looking Electric Art line has a traditional three-spoke multi-functional steering wheel with a Nappa leather finish, comfort suspension seats with lumbar support and front headrest pillows, contour lighting in NEOTEX / ARTICO man-made leather upholstery in dual-tone black and space grey, black ARTICO man-made leather finish with NEOTEX grain and dark grey topstitching for instrument panel and beltlines, velour floor mats, ambient lighting plus and illuminated chrome trim on the back of front seats and memory package for the powered front and rear seats. 

Meanwhile, the sportier-looking AMG Line version of the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV has an AMG-spec multi-functional steering wheel with Nappa leather and gloss black finishes, sports seats with 4-way lumbar support and contour lighting in dual-tone black and space grey leather, ARTICO man-made leather upholstery with NEOTEX grain and red topstitching and space grey touches for dashboard and beltlines, AMG brushed stainless steel sports pedals with black rubber studs, AMG floor mats and door sill panels with "Mercedes-Benz" illuminated lettering.

Designed on the lines of new-generation all-electric EQ cars from Mercedes-Benz, the GLS SUV takes a lot of inspiration from its sedan equivalent, the EQS sedan. The overall stance of the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV isn’t too heightened, but the overall size of the electric SUV is commanding. 

At the front, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV gets a sleek-looking gloss black closed grille and subtler-looking inverted boomerang-shaped air curtains on the front bumper in the Electric Art Line. In contrast, the AMG Line of the EQS SUV has studded chrome inserts in the front closed grille and sportier-looking air dams on the front bumper. 

The slightly sloping bonnet and smooth contours over the front and rear fenders and door panels make the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV look aerodynamic. The 22-inch alloy wheels have different patterns for both Electric Art and AMG Line versions. However, both the variants of the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV have a sleek-looking rear end with combination LED tail lamps and a connected light bar between them.

Given its premium positioning, the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV gets a state-of-the-art Airmatic air suspension, which is considered the most advanced suspension setup ever in a Mercedes-Benz vehicle. This suspension combination has ADS+ continuous adjustment damping, which helps the electric SUV to have alterable ground clearance for precise handling and better comfort. The multiple drive modes on offers – Eco, Comfort, Sport, Individual and Off-Road – further make the driving experience adaptable in varying tarmac conditions. 

Both the variants of the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV – EQS 450 4MATIC and EQS 580 4MATIC – are differentiated based on powertrains offered in them, with having different dual-motor setups giving them all-wheel drive configurations. The dual-motor setup of the EQS 450 4MATIC SUV claims 355 PS of maximum power and 800 Nm of maximum torque, whereas the dual-motor setup of the EQS 580 4MATIC delivers 544 PS of maximum power and 858 Nm of maximum torque. A single-speed transmission and a 120kWh battery are standard in both variants, with the battery claiming a 530 km range in the EQS 450 4MATIC and 857 km in the EQS 580 4MATIC.  

The best in the electric business from Mercedes-Benz, the EQS SUV has a plethora of autonomous driving assistance functions like forward collision mitigation, automatic brake drying, crosswind assist, trailer sway assist, attention assist, adaptive braking technology with predictive brake priming, Blind Spot Assist with Exit Warning Assist and Active Parking Assist.

This range-topping Mercedes-Benz electric SUV also has nine airbags, ABS with EBD, a tyre pressure monitoring system, auto headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, an electronic stability program, front and rear parking sensors, 360-degree parking camera, hill-start Assist, hill descent control, brake hold feature, emergency-sensing brake assist, and tyre pressure monitoring system.

While the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV lacks the traditional stance and visual appeal of an SUV, it has enough size and futuristic appeal to turn heads and command attention. The game-changing tech for the interior, powertrain options, and driving experience make it a revolutionary top-class vehicle for the future.