Hi guys and gals,
I had my first substantial taste of a Mercedes EQ product (my
full review is here), specifically the EQE 350 4Matic SUV, which I found surprisingly likable. I've been looking down on the EQ lineup because the styling doesn't excite me and the reviews have been so bad, but my week with the EQE SUV turns that around.
Essentially, the EQE SUV has the comfort, practicality, ease of use, and high build quality that I want from a Mercedes and a family EV. It also does the Mercedes thing of looking bland from the outside but downright gaudy from the inside, which works well with buyers who like their luxury toys but don't want to flash them in your face.
The most dazzling aspect of the EQE is its crazy ambient cabin lighting. It has multi-color themes like Malibu Sunset, which fill the cabin with a warm glow and glint off the metal air vents.
But I was most impressed by how well the EQE SUV worked for urban family life. It does the obvious midsize SUV things—carrying children and cargo—but also is more maneuverable than our tiny Tesla Model 3 in a supermarket parking lot. The 10-degrees of rear steer really shrinks the EQE!
Although the EQE has no sporting intentions whatsoever, I did hustle it on the nearest mountain road. To my surprise, it cut through the corners competently, managing its body motions well and carrying speed through the corners.
At the end of the week my kids loved the EQE SUV so much they suggested I trade my AMG GT S for one. That will not be happening, but I would happily accept another EQE loaner the next time I'm in for service.
Best,
Mike
