Hot! Mercedes-Benz, What's Next?

[SKY]

I though the EQS would have a classic grill and not the current shape sports grill to bring it inline with the upcoming FL S-class.

I believe they simply have no clue about what to do with the EQ range identity. The cars look fugly no matter the grille.

 

[Rolf]

Gordon has sprinkled it with LEDs. Be happy.

At least he has not given the grill 1 billion stars. The block LEDs look better than the milky way on its grill.

 

[Design FIRST]

EQS

I've read conflicting reports regarding the retirement of the current W/V223 and EQS sedans. New "converged" ICE-Hybrid/BEV S-Class as soon as in early 2028 or as late as sometime in 2030. This really needs to be decisively fast-tracked IMHO. An additional EQS sedan MOPF appears to me to be a waste of time and resources. And the W/V223 S-Class was officially presented in fall 2020. Replacements in fall 2027 should be the target.

 

[Jonathan19]

Anyone here have info on the GT Track Sport? I guess it will be at IAA Munich next month.

 

[Merc1]

Didn’t the EQS already get a new grille and update?

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[AbsoluteUnit]

Didn’t the EQS already get a new grille and update?

M

Minor facelift, Vs an upgrade to EVA2.
Though I imagine it's just a hold over until the MB.EA-Large vehicles come out.

 

[GTA45E]

The SL is also to stiff, my dealer told me to rather buy a used R190 instead of the SL. The R190 is stiff as well but much sportier.

Have you taken one for a test drive?
The salesman encouraged me to drive over some railroad tracks and through secondary neighborhoods, not too far from the dealer where I had the latest SL63 out. I asked for an extended test drive. I was really surprised how supple the ride was in comfort mode. It definitely felt like a sporty Cadillac with a gliding ride quality. In sport mode, it changes to a completely different car with faster reacting steering, braking and a matching ride quality. The level of connection and communication is outstanding either way. I can't imagine what the GT feels like.

 

[Swissbob]

No not yet, I am planing to do it.

 

[Serpens]

I've read conflicting reports regarding the retirement of the current W/V223 and EQS sedans. New "converged" ICE-Hybrid/BEV S-Class as soon as in early 2028 or as late as sometime in 2030. This really needs to be decisively fast-tracked IMHO. An additional EQS sedan MOPF appears to me to be a waste of time and resources. And the W/V223 S-Class was officially presented in fall 2020. Replacements in fall 2027 should be the target.

It’s going to be two separate vehicles (hybrid/ice and electric) styled similarly. The facelift W223 isn’t even set to be unveiled until early 2026. New models aren’t coming until 2028. The EQS needs a full tech upgrade even if sales will continue to be dismal.

 

[Merc1]

If they lower the price and put together a compelling tech/range update they might be able to sell some EQE models, particularly the SUV. The EQS I don’t see any hope for.

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