The EQS SUV’s uncommon shape and silhouette have a profound effect on the vehicle’s cabin.
Naturally, the area within is huge, but we will get to that in due course. The first thing you discover is the rather odd view out. The tall bonnet indicates the EQS has a really high scuttle, with the remainder of the automobile appearing to fit somewhat awkwardly around it.
The windshield is incredibly short for such a high cars and truck, but to prevent the interior feeling restricted, the EQS SUV still gets fairly high side windows. This suggests the A-pillar and door card require to twist to comprise the height difference.
Although it is possible to set the front seats relatively low, you won’t wish to because unless you are extremely tall, the assesses will be set expensive.
Adding to the strangeness is that all the screens are canted over, recommending you are supposed to look down on them. To do that, however, you need to set the seat so high that you get very close to the ceiling.
The bright side is that you do get used to this unusual relationship in between seats, controls and scuttle. However, all of it resembles compromise, which really must not be the case in a ₤ 140,000 electric automobile on a dedicated EV platform.
Otherwise, this is a now-typical new-style Mercedes cabin. All UK-market EQS SUVs are fitted with the Hyperscreen as basic, which puts the driver display, multimedia screen and passenger display behind one huge glass panel.
There are very couple of physical buttons, but Mercedes’ MBUX user interface manages that well thanks to a slick interface that puts frequently used functions within quick and simple reach. A panel of faster ways on the centre console and a selection of physical seat controls help also.
Similar to the EQS saloon, the build quality is a variety. In our Company Class test automobile, there was plenty of soft nappa leather, metal-effect trim and open-pore wood. Most testers even came around to the dark grey microfibre product that tops the doors, dash and armrests.
Similarly, there are some hard plastics to be discovered lower down that are unbefitting of a ₤ 140,000 car, and a few of the gloss black panels feel flimsy.
Plainly, the amount of area available here is not in doubt. This is a vast car, and with the second row slid all the method back, even the tallest passengers will have the ability to extend and put their feet under the front seats.
So configured, there isn’t any leg space to mention in the 3rd row, however with a little compromise from the second-row passengers it is possible for 7 tall adults to take a trip in the EQS SUV.
That said, those in the rearmost seats will not be especially comfy considering that the flooring is high in relation to the seat base. Children, nevertheless, need to be absolutely fine.
All passengers get a selection of USB ports, cupholders and air vents, so will have no cause for complaint in that respect. The rearmost side windows are little compared with a Kia EV9.
Where the EQS SUV falters as a practical seven-seater is when it pertains to raising, decreasing and sliding the seats. The third row is purely manual, and its buttons and levers are rather awkwardly placed.
The 2nd row is purely electrical, however that includes its own set of problems. The second row in some cases refuses to slide out of the method to let third-row passengers in or out due to the fact that it believes something is blocking it. Then, when it moves back into location, the back-rest never completely reclines. Rather, you need to utilize the controls on the door for that.
One other inconvenience is that the baggage cover needs to be eliminated to raise the 3rd row of seats, however there’s no good place to store it.
So while the EQS SUV has the space and digital tech, the more affordable EV9 is better considered as a versatile household car.
Multimedia system
We have experienced this generation of Mercedes’ MBUX user interface on several other cars and trucks. Although it takes a little getting used to, it generally works extremely well, with fast reactions, clear graphics and sensibly laid-out menus that don’t bury essential functions in menus.
Smart device mirroring is integrated well, and the linked navigation is relatively as much as date when it comes to traffic.
