EQS SUV news and rumors
#427
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2014 Mercedes E350 4matic Wagon, 2018 Fiat 124 Spyder Lusso manual, 2005 Acura TSX manual
They gave a pretty negative review. I love the straight pipes and they do raise some valid points. Their big issue is the brake pedal and intelligent recuperation, which I think is easily fixed by the coasting mode. They also don’t like MBUX, which makes me sad because it’s far and away my favorite on the market but it’s obviously not for everyone.
Their next issue is the lack of sportiness, which is fair. The BMW iX definitely has a better ride/handling balance while the EQS is really not meant to be fun to toss around. And finally, i think they thought the second row floor was a little high.
Their last thing was about the subscriptions, some of which don’t count in the US where I am, so…
They definitely had a few frustrations early on in their testing period that simply soured their whole experience in the car. It stinks because they’re all perfectly valid complaints but not ones I necessarily would find complaints, and the result of that is they’re a channel I really respect and enjoy but I highly disagree with their conclusion on this video.
Their next issue is the lack of sportiness, which is fair. The BMW iX definitely has a better ride/handling balance while the EQS is really not meant to be fun to toss around. And finally, i think they thought the second row floor was a little high.
Their last thing was about the subscriptions, some of which don’t count in the US where I am, so…
They definitely had a few frustrations early on in their testing period that simply soured their whole experience in the car. It stinks because they’re all perfectly valid complaints but not ones I necessarily would find complaints, and the result of that is they’re a channel I really respect and enjoy but I highly disagree with their conclusion on this video.
#428
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The Rear wheel steering that MB does is BS... nothing short of 100% BS! Its not in the USA but its BS that they do it anywhere! And we all know that it will be coming to the USA once it becomes the norm.
NJ wants to put an end to it and I hope more states follow their lead if that bill ever becomes law... https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...-subscriptions
#429
Junior Member
They gave a pretty negative review. I love the straight pipes and they do raise some valid points. Their big issue is the brake pedal and intelligent recuperation, which I think is easily fixed by the coasting mode. They also don’t like MBUX, which makes me sad because it’s far and away my favorite on the market but it’s obviously not for everyone.
Their next issue is the lack of sportiness, which is fair. The BMW iX definitely has a better ride/handling balance while the EQS is really not meant to be fun to toss around. And finally, i think they thought the second row floor was a little high.
Their last thing was about the subscriptions, some of which don’t count in the US where I am, so…
They definitely had a few frustrations early on in their testing period that simply soured their whole experience in the car. It stinks because they’re all perfectly valid complaints but not ones I necessarily would find complaints, and the result of that is they’re a channel I really respect and enjoy but I highly disagree with their conclusion on this video.
Their next issue is the lack of sportiness, which is fair. The BMW iX definitely has a better ride/handling balance while the EQS is really not meant to be fun to toss around. And finally, i think they thought the second row floor was a little high.
Their last thing was about the subscriptions, some of which don’t count in the US where I am, so…
They definitely had a few frustrations early on in their testing period that simply soured their whole experience in the car. It stinks because they’re all perfectly valid complaints but not ones I necessarily would find complaints, and the result of that is they’re a channel I really respect and enjoy but I highly disagree with their conclusion on this video.
One concern I have is my car coming in has the third row, 5 zone air-conditioning, which is great. My concern is I think I read that if you get the third row you cannot have the tow hitch installed. Don't understand why that would be an issue. I have to have a hitch to carry our bikes. Anyone know about this?
#430
Junior Member
The question is can you still install the trailer hitch for the purposes of adding a hitch mounted bike rack. My guess is third party solutions will come along. Not sure if Mercedes will sell and install their factory hitch. The EQS may be too new to even get an answer from the dealerships.
I'm interested as well as we would like the option to install a hitch mounted bike rack. I've also been investigating the roof rails which supposedly are still in development by Thule. Thule makes the rails for the EQS sedan and supposedly will have them available for the SUV shortly. We need the rails to mount our ski rack to the roof.
#431
FYI, I found that the "Automatic Seat Positioning" function (select: Home -> Comfort -> Seat -> Automatic Seat Positioning) did a good job for me. This automatically sets up the seat position based on your height (which you enter on the screen).
#432
Junior Member
Manitou202 thanks for your input. That makes sense “gross vehicle weight”. I really did not think that the frame had been changed to accommodate the hitch. So perhaps I can buy the OEM hitch which is hidden and hook it up, if not as you mention an aftermarket will work. I hope the rear bumper is not different. Thanks again
finlayson, thank you for your info concerning the seat set up. I imagined that a seat this good would have lumbar adjustments. I just did not know where to look.
finlayson, thank you for your info concerning the seat set up. I imagined that a seat this good would have lumbar adjustments. I just did not know where to look.
#433
#434
No Trailer Hitch
Currently you cannot configure a 3-row version with the tow hitch. My guess is it has to do with the gross vehicle weight rating. Adding the 3rd row increases the gross weight requirement because you need to be able to accommodate more people (thus more weight). As a result it lowers or eliminates the ability to tow a trailer. Many other SUVs that offer 3 row variants either reduce the tow rating, or eliminate the tow capability all together.
The question is can you still install the trailer hitch for the purposes of adding a hitch mounted bike rack. My guess is third party solutions will come along. Not sure if Mercedes will sell and install their factory hitch. The EQS may be too new to even get an answer from the dealerships.
I'm interested as well as we would like the option to install a hitch mounted bike rack. I've also been investigating the roof rails which supposedly are still in development by Thule. Thule makes the rails for the EQS sedan and supposedly will have them available for the SUV shortly. We need the rails to mount our ski rack to the roof.
The question is can you still install the trailer hitch for the purposes of adding a hitch mounted bike rack. My guess is third party solutions will come along. Not sure if Mercedes will sell and install their factory hitch. The EQS may be too new to even get an answer from the dealerships.
I'm interested as well as we would like the option to install a hitch mounted bike rack. I've also been investigating the roof rails which supposedly are still in development by Thule. Thule makes the rails for the EQS sedan and supposedly will have them available for the SUV shortly. We need the rails to mount our ski rack to the roof.