The new Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV will go on sale in November in the UK, priced from under £130,000 - we spoke exclusively to the model's chief engineer
Key styling elements include a blanked-off black panel grille that extends well into the lower section of the front bumper , angular LED headlights and a horizontal LED light bar across the leading edge, all of which provide a clear family resemblance to other EQ models.
In a departure from the EQS and EQE saloons, the doors are framed. They also feature flush handles as standard across the range. Narrow running boards will be offered as optional equipment, and these are claimed to contribute to aerodynamic efficiency by smoothing the airflow along the side of the new model.
Efficiency for the entry car is pegged at between 23.0 and 18.6kWh per 100km on the WLTP cycle, giving corresponding ranges of between 333 and 410 miles. The twin-motor EQS 450 4Matic musters between 315 and 381 miles from a charge. The battery can be charged at up to 200kW on a DC system, enabling a 10-80% charge in a claimed 31 minutes.
A rear steering angle of up to 4.5deg is standard across the EQS SUV line-up but can be optionally boosted to 10deg to bring the turning circle down from 11.9m to 11.0m, or roughly the same as that of aThere are four primary driving modes: Eco, Comfort, Sport and Off-Road, the last of which can be operated with or without the electronic stability program engaged.
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