The Mercedes-Benz EQS electrical liftback has acquired a face transplant, with a brand new mug that appears lots like that of the S-Class.
The replace additionally brings enhancements to vary and normal gear.
Mercedes-Benz has confirmed the associated EQE, EQE SUV and EQS SUV, with which the EQS shares its Electrical Car Structure, will obtain most of the similar updates.
We’ve contacted Mercedes-Benz Australia to substantiate when the refreshed EQS is coming Down Underneath. It’s obtainable to order in Europe from April 25, and costs will stay unchanged there.
Mercedes-Benz says it has responded to market and buyer suggestions with the vary of EQS updates.
First, that face: it apes the standard grille of the S-Class, with a single vertical chrome strip plus just a few horizontal ones.
It’s nonetheless closed-off, given that is an electrical automotive, however the EQS now seems to be extra like a combustion-powered car.
A stand-up bonnet decoration additionally options up entrance, and the brand new face additionally options on fashions with the AMG styling bundle.
There aren’t another seen adjustments to the EQS’ exterior, and Mercedes-Benz hasn’t launched any photographs of the high-performance Mercedes-AMG EQS 53; AMG fashions at all times have their very own distinctive grille.
The EQS upgrades from a 108.4kWh battery to a 118kWh one, which has seen the vary of the EQS 450 improve by greater than 11 per cent, from 717km to 799km on the WLTP cycle.
The EQS 450+ has a claimed vary of between 683km and 822km.
Mercedes-Benz says it has elevated the towing capability of all-wheel drive EQS fashions from 750kg to 1700kg.
A warmth pump is now normal, which takes waste warmth from the inverter, electrical motor and battery and makes use of it to warmth the inside, thereby permitting you to rely much less on energy-intensive local weather management and get extra vary out of the automotive.
The recuperation stage has been elevated, and Mercedes-Benz says it has employed a modified brake power cylinder to present the EQS higher brake pedal really feel.
The corporate additionally says that, given how the EQS’ brake discs are used much less typically than in combustion autos on account of using recuperation, it plans to introduce a “particular operate” that can apply the pads to the discs now and again to take care of the brake system.
Inside, the MBUX Hyperscreen is now normal fitment. This options three separate shows below one gently curved piece of glass, and measures over 141cm huge.
The air vents within the B-pillars have a brand new galvanised chrome body, and a further cushion within the rear has piping fabricated from Nappa leather-based.
Fashions with the Rear Consolation Package deal Plus have a brand new slanted footrest on the correct aspect within the rear compartment, permitting a passenger to extra comfortably stretch out.
With this bundle, the entrance passenger seat will be folded ahead and the backrest within the rear will be adjusted by as much as 38 levels.
Even with the usual rear-seat configuration, there have been adjustments made. The backrest will be adjusted from 27 to 36 levels, and there’s 5mm extra foam within the backrest.
Mercedes-Benz has upgraded the EQS’ Degree 2 autonomous driving expertise, and computerized lane altering is now supported on motorways with two structurally separate lanes, supplied the pace restrict is not any increased than 140km/h.
In 2023, Mercedes-Benz Australia offered 67 EQS liftbacks towards 108 S-Class sedans.
In distinction, the smaller EQE racked up 437 gross sales, managing to beat its combustion-powered E-Class counterpart (421 gross sales).
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