Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC SUV, the new all-electric luxury SUV variant.

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia yesterday announces availability of a new all-electric luxury SUV variant, the all-new Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC SUV. The EQS SUV raises the bar for an electric SUV, with cutting edge features and timeless elegance.

Amanda Zhang, CEO & President, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia said, “The EQS SUV is the latest addition to Mercedes-Benz Malaysia’s luxury all-electric EQ portfolio, as the pinnacle among the eight model variants spanning across all vehicle segments. It seamlessly combines the cherished features of the EQS with the adaptability of an SUV that can comfortably seat seven passengers. Its futuristic design is a harmonious fusion of emotion-evoking contours and meticulously crafted surfaces, exemplifying the signature aesthetics of our brand. This launch aligns with our unwavering commitment to sustainability and digital innovation towards an all-electric future.”

Bettina Plangger, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Mercedes-Benz Cars Malaysia & SEA II said, “The EQS SUV redefines luxury in the era of all-electric vehicles, taking excellence to new heights and providing seating for up to seven passengers. The EQS SUV also features class-leading Dolby Atmos integration with Apple Music, offering customers an unparalleled, immersive Spatial Audio experience. With its striking aesthetics and cutting-edge technology, the EQS SUV is set to redefine luxury and innovation in this pivotal segment. It is a testament to Mercedes-Benz’s unwavering pioneering spirit, and we are excited to bring it to our valued customers in Malaysia.”

Exterior: Dynamic proportion, innovative aesthetics, and sensual purity

The EQS SUV is the first all-electric luxury SUV from Mercedes-Benz on the purposely designed electric vehicle platform EVA2. The innovative and holistic design is based on a new vehicle architecture. It differs from vehicles with internal combustion engines at first glance: highest demands on function and aerodynamics are combined with innovative aesthetics in the unmistakable purpose design. Sensual Purity is reflected in generously modelled surfaces, reduced joints and seamless transitions (seamless design). Even as a seven-seater, the EQS SUV impresses with its dynamic proportions.

The front features are combined to create a ‘Black Panel’ unit. Headlamps connected by a light band and the deep black radiator grille with a three-dimensional star pattern (Mercedes-Benz pattern) form the face. Three small triangles form the striking daytime running lights on the EQS SUV. Another special feature is the structured surface of the light modules illuminated from behind: a three-dimensional hexagon pattern in combination with the daytime running lights ensures recognition. DIGITAL LIGHT with light band comes as standard.

In conjunction with AMG Line Exterior, seamless design is particularly evident in the front design with the reduced joint pattern and an overlapping bonnet. Power domes in the front bonnet underline the dynamics of the EQS SUV.

Striking lines

The dynamic silhouette defines the side view of the EQS SUV and demonstrates its aerodynamic efficiency from afar. It begins with the round front end, then flows dynamically over the steeply raked A-pillar and the roof contour to the rear spoiler. This is always black, which reduces the perceived height of the vehicle in profile. The C-pillar is moved far back to communicate the spacious interior. The side window surface is generously framed by a three-dimensional chrome strip. The large wheels in dimensions 22 inches, together with a muscular shoulder section, give the EQS SUV a sporty, robust character. The EQS SUV comes with 22-inch AMG multi-spoke light-alloy wheels aerodynamically optimised, painted in high-gloss black with a high-sheen finish.

The exterior mirrors sit on the vehicle shoulder for aerodynamic and aeroacoustics reasons. The SUV-typical wheel arch claddings are black, as are the side sill panels, which reduces the perceived volume of the vehicle. The EQS SUV is equipped with aluminium-look, illuminated running boards with rubber studs, which also offers aerodynamic advantages and thus has a positive effect on the electric range.

Flush door handles and a panoramic sunroof are available as standard. The sunroof consists of two modules that together form a very large glass surface and thus ensure a lot of transparency and light in the interior.

Light band with LED lamps in 3D helix design

The highlight at the rear is the elaborately designed interior of the LED lights. The elements of the taillight have the shape of a curved 3D helix. In combination with the light band, this results in an unmistakable light signature for electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz.

The tailgate merges smoothly into the bumper. The colour of black wheel arch linings continues in the lower area of the rear bumper. Below it is a high-quality chrome element in diffuser look and with an aerodynamically optimised spoiler lip on the underbody.

Aerodynamics

The EQS SUV is based on the modular architecture for large electric vehicles. The optimisation of SUV-typical flow details, for example through turbulators and aerodynamically shaped running boards, delivered a unique combination of spaciousness and aerodynamic efficiency. The underbody with its numerous aerodynamic details plays a central role in delivering the very good Cd value of from 0.26. It was possible to achieve this despite the high load capacity and short rear overhang.

For the running board, the designers and aerodynamicists were inspired by the underbody of Formula 1 cars. In the non-visible area on the underside, it is turned downwards. This directs the airflow behind the wheels and results in a measurable aerodynamic advantage.

Extensive sealing and insulation measures reduce wind noise

In an electric car without the usual level of noise from the engine, the occupants often notice wind noise more. The aeroacoustics behaviour is therefore all the more important. In this area, too, the new EQS SUV is one of the best vehicles in its class.

Lots of fine-tuning in the details: in order to reduce or prevent low-frequency noises that can be perceived as reducing comfort, numerous cavities in the car body were filled with acoustically effective foam, for example.

Comfortable, dynamic and adaptable

The chassis of the new EQS SUV comprises a four-link axle at the front and a multilink suspension at the rear. The AIRMATIC air suspension with continuously adjustable damping ADS+ is standard equipment. To increase ground clearance, the vehicle level can be raised by up to 25 millimetres. In addition to the DYNAMIC SELECT modes ECO, COMFORT, SPORT and INDIVIDUAL, the EQS SUV also features OFFROAD, a further mode specifically for off-road driving. It can be used with or without ESP®. Also standard is rear-axle steering with a steering angle of 10 degrees for great maneuverability in town and agility over land.

DYNAMIC SELECT: with OFFROAD driving mode

The driver can change the characteristics of the drive, ESP®, suspension and steering using DYNAMIC SELECT. At speeds above 80 km/h, the vehicle lowers to normal level. If the speed falls below 50 km/h, the vehicle is raised again. Two versions of the OFFROAD driving mode, with and without ESP®, can be selected. The EQS SUV is equipped with transparent bonnet providing a virtual view under the front of the vehicle, including the front wheels and their steering position.

Interior: Plenty of space and comfort on up to seven seats

The new EQS SUV shares the long wheelbase (3,210 millimetres) with the EQS sedan but is over 20 centimetres higher. The interior dimensions benefit from these generous SUV dimensions and from the advantages of the purpose design tailored to the electric platform. A third seat row with two additional individual seats and extensive comfort features for all passengers is available as standard.

The space offered by the EQS SUV (length/width/height: 5,125/1,959/1,718 millimetres) is generous. Headroom in the first seat row with the sliding sunroof is 1,035 millimetres, in the second it is 1031 and in the third 900 millimetres. Shoulder room and elbow room in the first and subsequent rows of seats are also above average.

The second seat row can be electrically adjusted fore and aft by up to 130 millimetres as standard. As a result, the knee room in the second seat row is between 830 and 960 millimetres – a comfortable level. The backrests of the second seat row recline electrically: by 14 degrees to the front and 4 to the rear. The corresponding switches are located in the doors on the right and left.

Because the second seat row is electrically adjustable as standard, the luggage compartment can be expanded steplessly from 645 litres (for maximum legroom) to up to 880 litres. This means that even with five occupants, up to 24 crates of mineral water or four golf bags can be transported. With the second seat row folded down, the luggage compartment offers a generous capacity of up to 2100 litres. With the third seat row, the available boot space is still generous, amounting to up to 800 litres behind the second seat row and 2020 litres when they are folded down. If all seven seats are used, a volume of 195 litres remains behind the third seat row.

The seat backrests can be divided and folded down in a 40:20:40 ratio. Their angle of inclination can also be electrically adjusted. In the so-called cargo position, they are angled more steeply. Larger objects can then still be transported without them being folded down. The cargo position can be activated with switches in the interior. The height under the open tailgate is 1,978 millimetres. Even tall people thus have sufficient headroom when loading.

The EQS SUV has a third seat row with two additional individual seats. The seats in the EQS SUV fold up from the load floor mechanically. With the seats folded, the floor is level. In combination with the third seat row, an EASY ENTRY function is standard for the second seat row. For easier access all the way to the rear, the backrest moves forward beyond the usual adjustment range, by a total of up to 290 millimetres.

	Variability	Comfort appointments
Driver/front passenger seat	·        Fully electric adjustment with memory function	·        Ambient lighting on seat including contour lighting ·        4-way lumbar support ·        Seat heating ·        Luxury head restraint ·        Climate-controlled seats ·        Multicontour seats with massage functions
Second seat row	·        Seat backrest with 40:20:40 folding split ·        Stepless electrical adjustment of backrest angle ·        Seat row electrically fore/aft adjustable by 130 mm, seat surface with 40:20:40 split	·        Luxury head restraints ·        Rear Comfort package with premium rear armrests ·        Seat heating
Third seat row	·        Two retractable individual seats with folding head restraints ·        EASY-ENTRY function of the second seat row

Avant-garde and luxurious

The EQS SUV combines a particularly generous sense of space with a luxurious and avant-garde interior design. In addition to the MBUX Hyperscreen, the designers relied on consistent digitisation for many other elements. New is an innovative hybrid trim piece: the wood trim elements with Mercedes-Benz Pattern as aluminium inlays are the modern, high-quality interpretation of this classic inlay technique.

The EQS SUV is based on an all-electric platform. On top of this it boasts an interior that has been consistently digitalised. The MBUX Hyperscreen demonstrates this in impressive style: the entire instrument panel here is a single piece, the ultimate widescreen. The real glass appears to extend three-dimensionally across the entire width of the vehicle in a wave-like pattern. The high-resolution screens merge seemingly seamlessly under the shared glass cover.

The vent band spans the entire width at the top and is very slim at the same time. These extreme proportions, together with the glass wave of the MBUX Hyperscreen, create the avant-garde architecture of the cockpit.

The dominant outer vents feature a turbine design. They deliberately play on the theme of hyperanalogue through the contrast between high-tech precision mechanics and digital, glass display world. The intricately designed turbine blades distribute the airflow efficiently.

The front section of the centre console joins the instrument panel, bridging the open space in between in a visual reference to the new drive architecture – due to the electric powertrain, no transmission tunnel is necessary. Because the distance to the centre console is greater, the high-quality stowage tray in the centre of the footwell offers more space for accessories.

Flowing leather surfaces with intricate seam patterns create a lot of stowage space in combination with a large cover made of real wood. The visual impression is both sophisticated and luxurious.

The design of the door panels borrows from the interior design of modern living spaces. Doors and their centre panels emerge from behind the instrument panel, spanning the entire space. A surface-mounted modular body floats like a sideboard in front of the door panel. It accommodates all necessary door elements such as armrest, door module, handle and map pocket. Circular ambient lighting completes this floating, avant-garde aesthetic in the dark.

The Electric Art equipment line includes luxury seats upholstery in Nappa leather black / space grey. Piping emphasises the hand-finished character.

Colour & trim: avant-garde and tradition for a special ambience

Technologically pioneering as well as traditional materials and colours lend the interior a special atmosphere.

The trim part makes a decisive contribution to the aesthetics in the EQS SUV. The star pattern is lasered into brown open-pore magnolia wood. A stainless steel sheet is pressed on from the back and pushed through the star- shaped cavities – the modern interpretation of an inlay with a quality and precision previously unknown in this segment.

A special welcome & goodbye scenario has been developed for the EQ models by Mercedes-Benz, which is also coordinated with the ambient lighting. The surround lighting with animated projection of the Mercedes-Benz pattern welcomes and bids the driver farewell with an effective display. When the front doors open, the ambient lighting projects an animated Mercedes-Benz pattern onto the floor. The entrance area is thus conveniently illuminated.

UX design: multiple display styles and modes to choose from

The MBUX Hyperscreen shapes the display world in the cockpit area. The driver, central and passenger displays merge into one.

The functional content and operating structure correspond to the EQS sedan and, as there, are adapted to electric driving. Visually, all graphics are designed in a consistent blue/orange colour scheme. The classic cockpit display of the two round dials has been reinterpreted with a digital light sabre in a glass lens. All content relevant to driving can be accessed between the round dials.

An alternative display mode to the two tubes is the “Pure EV” mode: A 3D performance bar graph emotively and impressively conveys the respective driving status (Drive, Accelerate, Charge). The central object here is a “G-force puck”, which dynamically moves freely in space in line with the acceleration forces.

The appearance of the screens can be individualised with three display styles (Discreet, Sporty, Classic) and three modes (Navigation, Assistance, Service).

For a calm interior impression, the content of the displays in Discreet mode is pared back as much as possible and coordinated with the colour changes of the ambient lighting in seven screen colour schemes. In “Assistance” mode, important events such as lane changes or specified distance control as well as the infrastructure and detected other road users (cars, motorcycles, trucks) are displayed.

MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience)

With the EQS sedan, MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) reached a new level. The second generation of this system is also used in the EQS SUV. With adaptive software, the display and operating concept adapts completely to its users and makes personalised suggestions for numerous infotainment, comfort and vehicle functions. With the zero-layer design, the user does not have to scroll through submenus or give voice commands. Situationally and contextually, applications are offered on the top level in the field of view. This relieves the driver of numerous operating steps. The immersive Dolby AtmosÒ sound system included with the BurmesterÒ surround sound system revolutionises the sound experience and expands the classic surround sound.

Hey Mercedes: the voice assistant that can now do even more

Compared with the previous MBUX generation, the Hey Mercedes voice assistant is even more capable of dialogue and learning by activating online services in the Mercedes me App. Moreover, certain actions can be performed even without the activation keyword “Hey Mercedes”. These include taking a telephone call. Hey Mercedes now also explains vehicle functions, and can help when asked how to connect a smartphone by Bluetooth or where the first-aid kit can be found, for example. Hey Mercedes is now also able to recognise vehicle occupants by their voices. Once the individual characteristics of the voice have been learned, this ability can be used to access personal data and functions by activating a profile.

The voice assistant in the EQS SUV can also be operated from the rear. In general, rear passengers experience the same comprehensive infotainment and comfort offerings as the driver and front passenger. They have up to two rear-seat screens plus a tablet and a wide range of intuitive controls.

MBUX High-End Rear Seat Entertainment Plus: comfort like in the front row

Screen content can be quickly and easily shared with other passengers. Selection and modification of navigation destinations also is possible from the rear seats. MBUX High-End Rear Seat Entertainment Plus comprises two 11.6-inch displays with touch controls on the backrests of the driver and front passenger seats. The MBUX rear tablet is also available as standard. It is a fully fledged tablet and can also be used outside the vehicle. In addition, apps (Android) can be installed. With this convenient remote control, all rear seat entertainment functions can be comfortably controlled from any seat position.

Using cameras in the overhead control panel and learning algorithms, the MBUX Interior Assistant recognises and anticipates the wishes and intentions of the occupants. It interprets which way the head points, hand movements and body language and reacts with appropriate vehicle functions. As well as enhancing operating convenience, the MBUX Interior Assistant improves safety. If it is switched on, the vehicle exit warning of Blind Spot Assist is issued as soon as a hand approaches the door handle. It can also detect a child seat on the front passenger seat and indicate on the central display if the vehicle seat belt is not buckled.

Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos®: the nearest thing to a real live music experience

Apple Music’s Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos® takes the audio experience in the EQS SUV to a new level, with studio-quality sound better than in any concert hall, giving drivers a fully immersive listening experience with unparalleled, multi-dimensional sound and clarity.

Individual instruments or voices in the studio mix can be positioned all around the listening area. A new kind of sound animation thus becomes possible: This is because while conventional stereo systems usually have a left-right dynamic, Dolby Atmos® can use the entire space and create a 360-degree experience. Dolby Atmos® is included with the Burmester® surround sound system, which has 15 speakers.

Online music: music streaming with millions of songs to choose from

Mercedes-Benz has completely integrated music streaming providers such as Apple Music into the MBUX infotainment system with the “Online Music”^[1] service. MBUX allows access to the personal user profile with the linked music providers. This allows customers to seamlessly access their favourite songs and playlists and discover millions of songs as well as curated playlists. Operation is intuitive using the MBUX voice assistant via “Hey Mercedes” and via touch controls on the steering wheel or central display.

Personalisation is simple and convenient

A personal profile can be created directly in the EQS SUV and synchronised with existing profile data in the Mercedes me account. By scanning a QR code with the Mercedes me App, the vehicle is automatically connected to the Mercedes me account.

Personal preferences such as a favourite radio station and preselected settings can be transferred to any seat via the personal Mercedes me profile. Up to seven different profiles with a total of around 800 parameters are possible in the vehicle. The ambient lighting can be individually set by remote configuration, e.g. from home. As the profiles are stored in the cloud as part of Mercedes me, the profiles can also be used in other Mercedes-Benz vehicles featuring the new generation of MBUX.

In addition to the classic input of a PIN, a special authentication procedure ensures a high level of security. Fingerprint, face and voice recognition are combined. This allows access to individual settings or verification of digital payment processes from the vehicle.

The MBUX Hyperscreen

The MBUX Hyperscreen is one of the interior highlights. This large, curved screen unit spans almost from A- pillar to A-pillar. Three screens sit under a common bonded glass cover and visually merge into one display. In addition to the zero-layer design, the MBUX Hyperscreen offers intuitive touch operation with haptic feedback and force feedback. The scratch-resistant glass is coated to make cleaning easier.

With the MBUX Hyperscreen, three displays merge almost seamlessly into one another to create an impressive screen band over 141 centimetres wide: driver’s display (screen diagonal: 12.3 inches), central display (17.7 inches) and front passenger display (12.3 inches) appear as one visual unit.

The selected display style is shown uniformly on all screens; and the brightness is homogeneously adapted to the lighting conditions in the interior. The control panels for the automatic climate control system are located in the lower area of the central display. These remain permanently displayed so that the driver and front passenger can directly adjust the temperature and ventilation.

For particularly brilliant display quality, OLED technology is used for the central and front passenger displays. Their individual pixels are self-luminous; non-actuated image pixels remain switched off, which means that they appear deep black. The active OLED pixels, on the other hand, shine with a high colour brilliance, which also means high contrast values – irrespective of the viewing angle and the lighting conditions.

The central and front passenger displays also provide haptic feedback. When a finger touches certain spots on the touchscreen, actuators (eight in the central display, four in the front passenger display) trigger a perceptible vibration of the glass cover. The user thus feels pulses on the smooth surface, which give the impression of a mechanical switch. Another operating aid that will be familiar from high-quality consumer electronics products is the force feedback of both displays. For this purpose, a metallised foam is integrated into the device as a force sensor. Different levels of pressure on the glass change the response. For example, MBUX then jumps to another menu level.

The 12.3-inch OLED display for the front passenger gives them their own display and control area, making journeys more enjoyable and entertaining. They can watch dynamic content such as streaming video or TV during the drive. The system uses an intelligent, camera-based blocking logic that recognises if the driver is looking towards the front-passenger display. If this is the case, the system automatically dims the dynamic content. If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the screen becomes a digital decorative image. The customer can choose from various decorative images, including a starry sky, i.e. the Mercedes-Benz Pattern.

The curved glass cover is made of scratch-resistant aluminium silicate glass and is coated to make cleaning easier. For example, fingerprints can be easily removed with a microfibre cloth. The EQS SUV is equipped with MBUX Augmented Reality Navigation connecting the virtual world with the real world. It enables drivers to navigate in complex traffic situations.

DIGITAL LIGHT and head-up display

DIGITAL LIGHT headlamp technology and the head-up display comes equipped with the EQS SUV. The large Augmented Reality Head-up Display (AR-HUD) shows relevant information and actions three-dimensionally in the real driving situation. The technology of DIGITAL LIGHT and AR-HUD is already familiar from video projectors.

DIGITAL LIGHT has a light module with three extremely powerful LEDs in each headlamp, whose light is refracted and directed by 1.3 million micro-mirrors. The micro-mirrors occupy the area of a thumbnail. A control unit with a powerful graphic processor uses an HDMI-like connection to generate a continuous video stream to the mirrors.

The beam, divided into 1.3 million pixels, makes absolutely precise light distribution possible. Highbeam Assist Plus is highly accurate when masking out oncoming traffic or traffic signs. Light/dark boundaries and the light distribution of all the other adaptive light functions are also realised with considerably more precision, optimising illumination by e.g. fog light, motorway light or city light.

An innovative augmented reality head-up display (AR-HUD) with an especially large image is available as standard. The opening angle of the display is 10 degrees horizontally and 5 degrees vertically, the image is at a virtual distance of 10 metres. This display area corresponds to a monitor with a 77-inch diagonal. The AR-HUD provides extensive augmented reality content for driving assistance systems and navigation information. They blend into the surroundings ahead of the vehicle for the driver, and can therefore contribute to reducing distraction further. The imaging unit consists of a high-resolution matrix of 1.3 million individual mirrors and a highly efficient light source.

The Sound Experiences

Electric cars are inherently quiet. If desired, the ride in the EQS SUV can nevertheless become an acoustic experience: with a holistic sound production, the sound experts from Mercedes have made the paradigm shift from the combustion engine to the electric car acoustically perceptible. A total of two soundscapes are available. Other Sound Experiences such as the new “Serene Breeze” is available on demand via the Mercedes me Store. A separate interior driving sound is optionally available for each soundscape. It adjusts adaptively to the driving style and driving mode.

A variety of soundscapes allows for an individual acoustic set-up. With the Burmester® surround sound system on board as standard, the EQS SUV features the two soundscapes Silver Waves and Vivid Flux. Silver Waves is a sensuous and clean sound. Aimed at EV enthusiasts, Vivid Flux is crystalline, synthetic yet humanly warm. These Sound Experiences can be selected or switched off on the central display.

Driver and passengers are already greeted acoustically when approaching the vehicle and when getting in. A corresponding Aura sound also accompanies the exiting and locking of the EQS SUV. Also part of the particular soundscape is the driving sound, which is reproduced by the speakers in the interior. It stirs emotions and inspires. At the same time, the driving sound is interactive, as it responds to a good dozen parameters such as the accelerator position, speed or recuperation. The choice of driving mode also influences the driving sound; in SPORT mode, for example, the sounds become more dynamic and further effects are activated. The amplifier of the Burmester® surround sound system uses intelligent sound design algorithms to compute the sounds in real time, and these are then played through the speakers.

ENERGIZING COMFORT

The EQS SUV comes with ENERGIZING Package as standard which includes ENERGIZING COMFORT, ENERGIZING COACH and AIR-BALANCE Package. ENERGIZING COMFORT comes with three ENERGIZING NATURE programmes Forest Glade, Sound of the Sea and Summer Rain. These provide an immersive and impressively realistic on-board sound experience. These calming sounds were created in consultation with acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton. As with the other ENERGIZING COMFORT programmes, other senses are engaged through lighting moods and images. A new feature of the short sleep programme during a break is the expanded conditioning of the vehicle interior: it closes the roller blind of the panoramic sliding sunroof and moves the driver’s seat into the reclined position. This creates an atmosphere that is conducive to sleeping. The power nap can increase the driver’s performance and give them new energy. The ENERGIZING COACH is based on an intelligent algorithm. It recommends the Freshness, Warmth, Vitality or Joy programme depending on the situation and individual.

The active fragrancing of the EQS SUV, which is part of the AIR-BALANCE Package, likewise engages the sense of smell. A special fragrance was composed for the new electric model: No.6 MOOD mimosa is an earthy fragrance with a touch of sensuality.

The fragrance components unfold in three phases. The top, heart and base notes are coordinated and form a harmonious whole. The top note conveys the first fragrance impression. In the case of No.6 MOOD mimosa, it is dominated by the aromas of violet, orange, blackcurrant and raspberry. Cyclamen, jasmine, geranium and mimosa, on the other hand, determine the middle phase of the fragrance, i.e. the heart note. The base note lasts the longest and gives the perfume a certain profundity. It contains woody and resinous fragrance nuances of tobacco, cedar, sandalwood and honey.

Quiet-running and vibration comfort

The EQS SUV is designed to meet the highest standards of quiet-running. The performance specifications therefore already defined a number of measures, including special acoustic foams in some of the profiles of the bodyshell as well as the encapsulation of the eATS at the front and rear. The drive units are doubly insulated using rubber mounts. Ramps in the underbody panelling reduce noise from chippings thrown up in the wheel arches.

Even the design of the electric powertrains (eATS) takes into account quiet-running and vibration comfort – NVH for short (Noise, Vibration, Harshness). The magnets are arranged inside the rotors in an NVH-optimised way (known as ‘lamination’). This also reduces the use of rare earths. The shape of the winding, the so-called stator tilt, also ensures fewer vibrations, especially at low speeds. The coils in the stator are at an angle in relation to the permanent magnets of the rotor. This reduces the occurrence of what is known as detent torques. They would lead to slight but unpleasant vibrations when driving very slowly.

Pre-entry climate control: pleasant temperatures right from the start

The departure time and desired interior temperature can be selected in advance via Mercedes me, i.e. also remotely via app, or via the central display in the vehicle. Ideally, the EQS SUV is heated or cooled during a charging process so that the energy required for this comes from the mains and does not compromise the range at all.

During preheating by the pre-entry climate control system, the seats are heated as well as the interior air – depending on specification. During pre-cooling, on the other hand, the electric air conditioning system switches on and thus lowers the interior temperature. Depending on the equipment, the seat ventilation is also activated.

Climate control systems: personal settings in the user profile

The driver and front passenger can set the temperature separately for their side and save it in user profiles. Thanks to the sensitive sensor system, the interior temperature is automatically kept constant – even in changing weather conditions and varying sunlight.

The EQS SUV is equipped with THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control with five climate zones. Here, the rear passengers in the second and third seat rows also enjoy a personal feel-good climate. They can adjust the settings on their own climate control panel. The THERMOTRONIC automatic climate has an intelligent air-recirculation mode: a sensor for air quality and harmful gases continuously monitors the quality of outside air being drawn in and automatically switches to recirculation mode in the event of elevated pollutant levels.

 Easy entry into smaller parking spaces and narrow entrances

The EQS SUV comes with the Parking Package with 360-degree camera as standard. Thanks to powerful sensors that monitor the vehicle’s surroundings, the parking systems can help the driver with manoeuvring in many areas. The integration of Parking Assist in MBUX makes operation intuitive and fast. In conjunction with the Driving Assistance Package, emergency braking functions offer special protection for other road users.

Active Parking Assist in the EQS SUV visualises the distance to obstacles from the driver’s perspective with the help of the Active Ambient Lighting. As before, the distance is also conveyed acoustically and displayed on the screen.

More safety and less stress

The EQS SUV comes equipped with Driving Assistance Package Plus. The assistance package includes DISTRONIC PLUS, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Steering Assist, Evasive manoeuvre support, PRE-SAFE® Impulse Side, and rear sensors for the lane departure assistant.

Long-range driving fun

With a range of up to 615 kilometres (according to WLTP) and an output of up to 400 kW, the EQS SUV also meets the requirements of a luxury SUV in terms of power delivery. The EQS SUV with 4MATIC has an electric drive train (eATS) on the rear and front axle. The Torque Shift function intelligently and continuously distributes the drive torques between the front and the rear electric machine.

The Torque Shift function distributes the torque between the two electric motors of the 4MATIC steplessly, on demand and in an efficiency-optimised manner. Depending on the requirements, the torque distribution is regulated:

• Energy efficiency: when driving at a constant speed, an optimisation process determines the most efficient all-wheel-drive distribution in each case. The calculation takes into account that a permanent- magnet synchronous machine can be switched off completely under certain conditions, which reduces the base load.

• Recuperation power: deceleration with the greatest possible energy recovery rate, without overtaxing the grip of the wheels and thus endangering driving stability, requires an adapted torque distribution. The recuperation power of the versions with all-wheel drive is up to 290 kW. A high energy recovery rate increases the range.

• Traction/acceleration: Here, the operating strategy distributes the drive torques just as ideally between the two axles. When cornering sportily, the operating strategy enables stable and neutral handling.

• Off-road: In the OFFROAD driving mode, the all-wheel-drive distribution is optimised for unpaved roads, inclines and terrain.

The battery

The EQS SUV has a lithium-ion battery with 12 cell modules and pouch or hardcase cells. Thanks to the 108.4 kWh capacity, sufficient energy can be provided for ranges of up to 615 kilometres according to WLTP. The innovative battery management software, which was developed in-house, allows updates over the air (OTA). This keeps the energy management of the EQS SUV up-to-date.

The battery meets the high Mercedes requirements in terms of safety, durability and sustainability. Mercedes-Benz issues a battery certificate for its high-voltage batteries, and thus a performance guarantee to customers: a service life of 10 years or 250,000 kilometres with a remaining capacity of 70 percent.

The charging functions

Three charging programmes are offered in the EQS SUV – Standard, Home and Work. In these, parameters such as departure time, climate control and maximum charge level can be preset. The Home and Work charging programmes can be activated based on location. This means that they are switched on automatically as soon as the vehicle is parked at a charging point at the positions stored in the system. The user is informed about this in MBUX.

The EQS SUV also features these intelligent charging functions:

• ECO Charging is a programme for preserving the battery. Various measures reduce the battery load during charging and slow down the natural ageing process of the battery. For example, the maximum charging capacity is reduced, a charging limit of 80 percent is observed and charging is delayed based on the set departure time.

• With the charging interruptions function, the customer can specify time periods during which the AC charging processes are paused. Electricity costs can be saved as a result, for example.

The charging components of the EQS SUV

A latest-generation charging system sits above the rear axle of the EQS SUV. It can be used to charge the battery via the public mains with single-phase or three-phase alternating current and a standard charging capacity of 22 kW. A DC fast charging system with a charging capacity of up to 200 kW is fitted on board for (fast) direct-current charging. High charging currents can be maintained for a long time through temperature and charging management.

The actual charging time depends on the current vehicle parameters, the available infrastructure and the country-specific vehicle equipment.

About Electric Weekend at Mercedes-Benz

Be prepared for an electrifying experience during Electric Weekend at Mercedes-Benz happening from 20^th to 22^nd October 2023. At Mercedes-Benz showrooms across the nation, customers have the opportunity to test drive the exceptional EQ models. This weekend offers the chance to immerse in cutting-edge technology and explore the luxurious innovation defining the Mercedes-Benz EQ family. Limited time financial offers will be presented as part of this exclusive weekend. So, drop by your preferred showroom and unlock your senses with Mercedes-Benz.

The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV at a glance:

Model	EQS 580 4MATIC
Rated Output	400 kW [544 hp]
Rated Torque	858 Nm
Acceleration 0-100 km/h	4.6 sec
Top speed	210 km/h
HV battery – usable energy content	108.4  kWh
Electr. Range (WLTP)	515 – 615 km
Electr. Consumption (WLTP)	24.1 – 20.0 kWh/100km
AC charging time 0%-100% SOC (22kW)	5 hrs 30 min
DC charging time 0%-80% SOC (200kW)	31 min
Kerb weight/payload	2.810 kg/565 kg
Recommended Retail Price* with 10% Sales Tax	RM 699,888

*On the road without Insurance

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