2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS enters production

KUALA LUMPUR: Happy news for all awaiting the arrival of the upcoming Mercedes-Benz EQS. The electric alternative of the standard S-Class sedan has entered production at the automaker’s high-tech Factory 56 in Germany.

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Located in the Sindelfingen region, Mercedes claims the 220,000 sq metre plant that began manufacturing the S-Class in 2020 is fully carbon neutral. All thanks to the massive installation of solar panels and 1400 kWh energy storage systems.

There’s no doubt that the EQS is a landmark vehicle for the company and will surely open new prospects for it. It is positioned on the top of the brand's passenger cars and all-electric EQ range. And with its aerodynamic concept-inspired styling, flexible electric architecture, and windscreen dashboard allow it to stand high up against the likes of the Tesla Model S.

A little head’s on the EV -

The EQS rides on the brand’s latest Electric Vehicle Architecture and will be offered in two trim options - the rear-wheel drive EQS 450+ and the all-paw EQS 580 4Matic. The former is powered by a single ‘eATS’ electric motor assembly on the rear axle that makes 245 kW and 568 Nm. It touches the 100 kmph mark in just 6,2 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 210 kmph.

As for the flagship 580 4Matic model, in addition to the rear axle motor, it also gets one on the front axle and together they churn out 385 kW of power and 855 Nm of torque. It can complete a century sprint in just 4.3 seconds and its top speed is also limited to 210 kmph.

2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS key features -

• ‘Black Panel’ faux grille with LED DRL strip with active safety sensors
• LED headlight with Digital Light tech featuring 1.3 million pixels
• Push door handles
• Full width LED taillight bar
• Rear-view camera hidden behind the logo
• MBUX Hypercreen
• 1410 mm wide dashboard panel with three digital displays
• 17.7-inch central touchscreen
• 12.3-inch passenger display
• Satellite navigation system
• PM2.5 HEPA cabin filter
• No.6 Mood Linen fragrance
• Advanced dual- or quad-zone climate control system
• A 710-watt, 15-speaker Burmester sound system
• Augmented-reality head-up display
• Panoramic sunroof
• Two 11.6-inch displays for rear-seat occupants
• Steering wheel heating
• A 190-LED 64-colour active ambient lighting system
• Hey Mercedes voice assistant
• Rolls-Royce-like automatic front and rear doors

In addition, the EQS benefits from several driver assistance features like lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control with in-built navigation data, lane-centring assist, lane change assist, traffic-sign recognition with support for roadworks, rear cross-traffic alert, and blind-spot monitoring.

The list goes on and on. Now we are it to go on sale in the international market and see the response it receives.

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