Tesla KILLER? Facelift Mercedes EQS580 Silicum Grey Manufaktur and Obsidian Black is pure EV luxury

Even more statusconscious with new radiator trim with chrome applications and upright star

Even more suitable for long distances thanks to larger battery capacity

Even more seating comfort for the EQS: Rear Comfort Package Plus with executive seats

Even more versatile thanks to a trailer load of up to 1,700 kg for the 4MATIC versions

Even more exquisitely equipped with MANUFAKTUR Selection special edition

Since their launch, Mercedes‑Benz has continuously developed the EQS and its siblings. Independent of model updates and faster than ever before, innovations have been incorporated into the series for the EQS, EQE, EQS SUV and EQE SUV. The company has responded to market and customer feedback more quickly than ever before with numerous product upgrades. For the current change year 2024, the EQS is now receiving an extremely extensive update package. The electric flagship comes with up to 82 kilometres more range, a new radiator cover with chrome applications and an upright Mercedes star on the front hood as well as even more comfort in the rear.

Avantgarde EQ look combined with the iconic Mercedes star: the new radiator cover

The distinguishing feature of the Mercedes‑EQ vehicles is the deep black radiator grille (black panel), which connects seamlessly with the headlights. The designers have now refined this independent face for the EQS: The electric flagship is equipped with a new radiator cover with chrome applications as standard in the Electric Art Line. Chromeplated and flushmounted slats create an elegant contrast to the deep black surroundings. This grille is combined with a standing star on the front hood and combines avantgarde EQ looks with the iconic, statusconscious Mercedes‑Benz symbol.

The sense of highquality details is also reflected in the interior: the ventilation nozzles on the Bpillars now have a frame made of galvanised chrome. The additional cushion in the rear is enhanced by piping made of Nappa leather.

Continuous improvements in rear comfort

EQS that are equipped with the optional Rear Comfort Package Plus with executive seats[2] (3,867.50 euros including VAT) now have a special slanted footrest on the right side in the rear compartment. Placed between the rails of the front seat, it noticeably increases comfort for the rear passenger because he or she can place his or her feet at an angle.

This latest detail is another, but by no means the only, convenience of the Rear Comfort Package Plus: the passenger seat can be folded forward and the backrest in the rear can be adjusted up to 38 degrees. This ensures more space. The optional equipment also includes seat heating Plus and neck and shoulder heating in the rear, as well as pneumatic adjustment of the seat depth. An illuminated trim piece is integrated into the back of the front seats.

The fact that Mercedes‑Benz has increased the rear comfort of the EQS in several steps also applies to the Rear Seat Package that has been standard for some time. The angle of the backrest can be adjusted from 27 to 36 degrees at the touch of a button. The layered look of the seat covers emphasises the individual seat character. Five millimetres more foam in the backrest and the cover that is detached from the side bolsters ensure a softer seating experience.

Automatic lane changing on twolane highways

With the “Automatic Lane Change” (ALC) function, Mercedes‑Benz now also offers an intelligent further development of driving assistance systems in the SAE Level 2[3] range in Europe. Automatic lane changing is supported on motorways with two structurally separate lanes with a specified speed limit of no more than 140 km/h. In the EQS models of the 2024 modification year, the function is installed ex works.

The Automatic Lane Change is part of the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC with Active Steering Assist. If a slower vehicle is driving ahead, the car can initiate the lane change itself within a speed range of 80‑140 km/h. If the radars detect sufficient space and lane markings are identified, it can overtake the slower vehicle in front completely automatically. The prerequisites are a highway with at least two lanes with a speed limit and the vehicle being equipped with MBUX navigation. The system does not require any further input from the driver to carry out the automatic lane change.

The responsibility for driving the vehicle remains with the driver. Lane changes must therefore be monitored continuously. Mercedes‑Benz already offers automatic lane changing for some model series in the USA and Canada.

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