The electrical Mercedes-Benz EQS will quickly be up to date to look extra like its petrol-powered S-Class sibling, adopting one of many model’s most recognisable design options.
Whereas Mercedes-Benz executives have beforehand mentioned its future electrical automobiles will revert to a extra conventional design – citing pushback from consumers relating to the unconventional styling of its present line-up – the model’s CEO has teased what one in every of these adjustments shall be.
Autocar experiences Ola Källenius, the top of Mercedes-Benz globally, has introduced the upcoming up to date EQS flagship sedan shall be provided with the selection of a grille akin to that of the S-Class, with horizontal chrome bars and the enduring three-pointed star on the bonnet.
“Some [customers] will wish to maintain a extra sporty look and have the star built-in within the panel, and a few we consider will wish to have the extra conventional look,” Mr Källenius reportedly instructed traders, experiences Autocar.
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It’s understood the extra futuristic-looking grille at the moment affixed to the EQS will stay, although clients will be capable to undertake the extra traditional look as nicely.
These spy photos of the facelifted Mercedes-Benz EQS sadly don’t present this new design, nevertheless behind the camouflage we will see up to date LED headlights, incorporating daytime working lights and indicators in the identical module.
The up to date EQS is anticipated to additionally acquire a brand new entrance bumper design, up to date tail mild graphics and minor inside adjustments, although these are but to be seen on digital camera.
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Mercedes-Benz has beforehand hinted on the Idea CLA as being an indicator of what to anticipate from the brand new EQS and its smaller EQE sibling.
In line with Autocar, Mr Källenius mentioned the EQS will quickly function new battery chemistry, mentioned to enhance its driving vary from the present declare of 664km below the lenient NEDC testing normal.
Extra adjustments to the EQS are anticipated to incorporate a pair of reclining rear seats instead of the standard three-seat second-row bench.
Mercedes-Benz bought 67 examples of the EQS in Australia throughout 2023, a slight drop in comparison with the mannequin’s 70 gross sales the 12 months prior.
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