2022 Mercedes EQS Review // Not The S-Class You Think It Is

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  • Опубликовано: 11 янв 2022
  • The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 Sedan (~$169,950 CAD as specced, $133,655 USD as specced) is a luxurious new EV that aims to raise the bar for what luxury means in an electric vehicle. Inside, it has what Mercedes proudly calls the Hyperscreen. A 56 inch wide piece of glass that houses multiple different screens that are seamlessly integrated together. This makes for a gorgeous design for the driver and their passengers, and it combines extremely well with the vibrant ambient lighting. But interior aesthetics aside, how does the EQS 580 perform as a luxury EV? And with an ‘S’ in its name, can the EQS match the comfort and style of the legendary S-Class? Thomas and James aim to find out! We hope you enjoy the episode. SUBSCRIBE!
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  • @shuaibhere
    @shuaibhere 2 года назад +2573

    That crossover with LUCID Air is so satisfying to watch. Especially if you have watched the Air video already. It's like those amazing Easter eggs, throw backs in the big franchise movies.

    • @ritik3025
      @ritik3025 2 года назад +27

      Just past 5 mins came down the comment section just to like this comment

    • @WhiteGoldSynesthesia
      @WhiteGoldSynesthesia 2 года назад +14

      Mr Franklin put me in touch with the ghost of his great great great great grandfather Benjamin Franklin and he gave me sound investment advice. His number is 4 because he was the fourth person in the world to have a telephone. Do not buy Tesla stock. Buy Belgian chocolates.

    • @Saotome69
      @Saotome69 2 года назад +4

      Yeah thanks for that. When it got to that part I had to second guess myself if I already watched this video today and forgot.

    • @TrAnMu
      @TrAnMu 2 года назад +9

      When I saw it in the Lucid vid I KNEW they’d do that bit and I was not disappointed.

    • @devan271
      @devan271 2 года назад +1

      Just thought the same thing😂

  • @johnyvds2331
    @johnyvds2331 2 года назад +1038

    the lucid air timeline crossover is super impressive and well thought out, well done guys this is amazing

    • @neelparmar6690
      @neelparmar6690 2 года назад +34

      The Throttle House Cinematic Universe is coming along nicely

    • @Miata822
      @Miata822 2 года назад +8

      I find it telling that they gushed about the Lucid while bashing the EQS after obviously driving each on the same day. Most other EQS reviews have been at least modestly positive, some quite so.
      The Lucid must have made quite an impression.

    • @an-dr6eu
      @an-dr6eu 2 года назад +1

      @@Miata822 Meh, they like the drama... They like these outrageous claims. They said a Genesis G80 drives better than an M5 competition...
      If an EQS drives like shit because of its weight, the Lucid drives equally as bad... And it lacks all the other amenities and features that the Merc has.

    • @Cooldude16589
      @Cooldude16589 2 года назад

      But it's not a benz

    • @jovani6044
      @jovani6044 2 года назад

      Definitely

  • @MCHuang
    @MCHuang 2 года назад +247

    This car is awesome and I would love to have one. But lets be real, on the outside, if it didn't have the Mercedes badge, you would think it's a Civic at a glance

    • @vargasaidan7366
      @vargasaidan7366 2 года назад +10

      Or a Hyundai

    • @piotrk1047
      @piotrk1047 Год назад +20

      @@vargasaidan7366 nope quality in those is better ... ( my 2k mile $74k AMG Rattles more then any civic I ever owned 😅 )

    • @manritvelazquez8798
      @manritvelazquez8798 Год назад +13

      I could not agree more, just give us an electric S Class, why would anyone spend 120k++ for a Honda Civic looking car

    • @manritvelazquez8798
      @manritvelazquez8798 Год назад +1

      why would anyone spend 120k for a Honda looking car

    • @MotorcycleWrites
      @MotorcycleWrites Год назад +7

      I legit saw one at an intersection while it was dark and went “that civic has some stupid huge wheels”
      And then I saw the Mercedes badge and was a little confused. It looks almost exactly like an 8th gen civic sedan at a glance. I don’t really consider that too much of a downside personally, cause the styling is great in spite of the commuterish silhouette (and I don’t really care about “road presence” or whatever), but it is pretty funny.

  • @richpalmen
    @richpalmen 2 года назад +33

    Been watching for 2 years now. Have to say the production makes me feel like I'm watching some sort of documentary or tv show. Definitely the best car reviews on youtube. Yall be keeping it straight no bs.

  • @garrettlake4181
    @garrettlake4181 2 года назад +904

    You guys make the viewers feel like friends. Keep the great work coming!

  • @jordankipkorir9656
    @jordankipkorir9656 2 года назад +175

    Gotta admit, I first thought that the Lucid review crossover was a throwaway gag, but I was caught by surprise. Genius. Excellent review as always!

  • @brandonstokes3393
    @brandonstokes3393 2 года назад +248

    As someone who is also 6'6", can you have a can Harrison fit moment for every car? Speaking for the tall guys we always wonder if we could fit especially in sports cars.

    • @brassrox
      @brassrox 2 года назад +26

      I literally feel sorry for Harrison (and by extension, you). At 6 ft I’m miserable flying coach and in some back seats. I can’t imagine how bad it must be for you guys. My sympathies.

    • @alexnutcasio936
      @alexnutcasio936 2 года назад +3

      15:50 has your answer……18:10 too

    • @siggi757
      @siggi757 2 года назад +1

      Great idea

    • @Slizzo82
      @Slizzo82 2 года назад +4

      I too am only 6', but I would greatly appreciate this type of quick segment in reviews!

    • @Brianlikescars
      @Brianlikescars 2 года назад +4

      This is like… the one thing us shorter guys have, lol. At 5’7 I’m happy I ended up a car guy at least.
      Watching my 6’2 friend try to squeeze into a lowered C7 is schadenfreude of the highest order. Lol

  • @iamthetriplet
    @iamthetriplet 2 года назад +30

    The chemistry between you guys is so cool and admirable. Your ability to consistently deliver top class content on a regular is crazy. Great work guys, I wish I could support your channel more but I guess I’ll make do with my subscription and likes, lol. Stay safe🙌🏾

  • @WordToMomsYo
    @WordToMomsYo 2 года назад +308

    Great episode. This is the first Throttle House where I consciously realized I probably couldn’t do what you do, and it comes down to the writing AND the improvised filmed discussions. You guys use pretty useful, playful, colorful analogies and metaphors… Kudos!

    • @lemongavine
      @lemongavine 2 года назад +9

      And having those other cars handy for cameos, right? Impressive.

    • @Michaelc136
      @Michaelc136 2 года назад +2

      Word to Moms yo

    • @moogle68
      @moogle68 2 года назад +2

      @@lemongavine Those parts are scripted. The cars are not theirs and usually require prior notice to get shots of. Thankfully, they know Jason Cammisa, who is better than just about anyone as far as a networking contact for simple car reference shots can be.

    • @davidt8087
      @davidt8087 Год назад

      You must have an extremely small brain if you think it's so difficult to have hired goons basically writing the script, directing and producing the shots and narrative/video structure, and these two talking their opinions about the car they reviewed

  • @chiluco2000
    @chiluco2000 2 года назад +205

    As always a great review hidden behind funny jokes. Valid criticism not found on any other reviews. Keep it up with this great format! 👍

  • @johankwe3019
    @johankwe3019 2 года назад +11

    Thomas & James. I've said it and I'll say it again. Love your reviews! I like how you tell it like it is, no fear or favor. When the day come when I can afford some of the cars you reviewed, you videos will definitely play major roles in my buying decisions. Great job. Keep it real my friends!

  • @griff7533
    @griff7533 2 года назад +5

    The crossover timeline gag is the greatest comedic callback and so rewarding to finally see. Even more rewarding since the EQS and Lucid videos weren’t released in tandem. So good!

  • @richatcher2754
    @richatcher2754 2 года назад +92

    You two are so dang good. Informative, entertaining, exceptionally well executed - definitely a go-to car review channel for me! Well done!

  • @richardnavratil9661
    @richardnavratil9661 2 года назад +170

    Between you and Savagegeese, the production value you guys have in your videos are some of the best of all automotive reviews I've ever seen. Keep it up!

    • @MrZotteltier
      @MrZotteltier 2 года назад +10

      You might like Carfection aswell then ;)

    • @driliagor
      @driliagor 2 года назад +3

      You forget Jason Camusa. The holy trinity.

  • @GregV8
    @GregV8 2 года назад +23

    Great production - great writing. You guys keep pushing the envelope and you’re getting close to old school Top Gear levels.

  • @kabirudhas7332
    @kabirudhas7332 Год назад +5

    My god! the crossover with lucid was amazing...
    Great job with the video guys - the writing, editing, jokes, valid criticisms and the overall quality was top notch! It's great to see your channel consistently improving.
    - long time viewer

  • @S8ER
    @S8ER 2 года назад +40

    That intro was money!!! 😂 this thing hasn’t aged well and it’s brand new. LoL

    • @wilbeugre
      @wilbeugre 2 года назад +5

      And that's the most iconic S-Class for me (childhood memories) :)

    • @JohnnyZenith
      @JohnnyZenith 2 года назад

      Except if you disagree. I'm note appalled by those horrific North American orange strips stupidly stuck on cars out there.

    • @jurycould4275
      @jurycould4275 2 года назад +4

      If you want low drag, a big cabin and a structurally rigid chassis, you have to build it this way. You can also have low drag and better looks, like the lucid, but then you get a shit chassis, like the lucid. Lucid - Designed for Marketing to Braindead Morons.

    • @eventusvantos1905
      @eventusvantos1905 2 года назад +3

      It has aged well unlike your eyes if they even existed to begin with of course

    • @S8ER
      @S8ER 2 года назад

      @@eventusvantos1905 oh good one, I’m jotting that down in my journal.

  • @LplusRatioLol
    @LplusRatioLol 2 года назад +9

    12:55 that’s a huge burnnnn😂🔥

  • @jeffapprill6879
    @jeffapprill6879 2 года назад +3

    You guys (your entire team!) work so hard at this, your diligence and work ethic cannot be overstated! Absolutely my compliments. Yeah Thomas, I've got at E46 and a first gen EXPEDITION; I get 5,800lbs, Holy Mackerel!!!

  • @nickjohanson7724
    @nickjohanson7724 2 года назад +52

    Great review and that Lucid crossover scene was incredible. I know there’s air drag benefits, but have to think a better looking car would sell more than the range gained from saving .0002 on a drag coefficient.

  • @albeerahman
    @albeerahman 2 года назад +10

    5:47 loved how they tied it with the Lucid Air review.

  • @TJSaw
    @TJSaw 2 года назад +263

    Somehow this doesn’t look as majestic and as imposing as the normal S Class. Long way to go yet.

    • @maggotpudding
      @maggotpudding 2 года назад +31

      True it doesn't but then again I feel that proper S class has lost some of its presence with this current gen.

    • @polardabear
      @polardabear 2 года назад

      I would rather get the EQS because you could get somewhat same features as a C-class.

    • @ShubhoBose
      @ShubhoBose 2 года назад +27

      Honestly it looks like the 8th gen Civic

    • @MaticTheProto
      @MaticTheProto 2 года назад

      Neither did the first S class. Give it time

    • @ferrarimafia2322
      @ferrarimafia2322 2 года назад +4

      Waste of money...it looks like a civic

  • @mntldisordermntldisorder6329
    @mntldisordermntldisorder6329 2 года назад +3

    you two and the team behind you makin' the best car reviews i've ever seen! instead of top gear of cause! great job, keep it up, i love it! 💪

  • @juxy
    @juxy 2 года назад +3

    The production quality and attention to details here is just top notch.
    Hats off to ya'll.

  • @delskioffskinov
    @delskioffskinov 2 года назад +11

    I love the production quality of your video's and the chemistry from both presenters! Keep up the quality work and looking forward to your next video!

  • @Roderickdl
    @Roderickdl 2 года назад +14

    I love guys for this very reason, one of many. Maintaining continuity @5:45.

  • @Tothefloor
    @Tothefloor 2 года назад +7

    You two are my favorite presenter’s in a long while. Good job to you and your whole team. Keep up the fantastic work.

  • @zanokuhlemabuza3762
    @zanokuhlemabuza3762 2 года назад +5

    12:55 - "If we had long blonde hair..." 😂

    • @jayg3939
      @jayg3939 Год назад

      i think they were making a dig at supercarblondie

  • @hawkman996
    @hawkman996 2 года назад +60

    This is the most underwhelming car over 100k in my opinion. The exterior styling is just so meh. To me the best styling on this car are the vents! They missed the mark for sure. But kudos to you guys for being so entertaining as I watched the full video even though I dislike the car. You are the only car channel able to work this magic for me.👏

    • @zknarc
      @zknarc 2 года назад +5

      I thought it was a Lexus from the thumbnail. Even the merc star and fake grille on the front looks like a sticker.

    • @nuky_999
      @nuky_999 2 года назад +3

      Even the worst looking Mercedes still looks better than any Tesla

    • @eventusvantos1905
      @eventusvantos1905 2 года назад +1

      You're blind. It has the best cd range chassis cabin luxury buold quality materials etc of any ev
      Styling is SUBJECTIVE

    • @KG-kp3le
      @KG-kp3le 2 года назад +1

      @@nuky_999 model S looks miles better than most mercedes sedans?

    • @nuky_999
      @nuky_999 2 года назад +1

      @@KG-kp3le Model S literally looks almost the same as it did in 2013... If you knew nothing about cars and saw a Tesla you wouldn't think the car is worth 150k but if you saw any of the Mercedes cars that are worth as much you would think they are expensive, especially the non electric ones like GT 63, CLS etc

  • @blackhammer5189
    @blackhammer5189 2 года назад +8

    *The intros gets me everytime* 🤣👌🏻

  • @jm9371
    @jm9371 2 года назад +2

    Love this channel. You guys review interesting cars in a very fun way... Great format!

  • @FrozenPantiezzz
    @FrozenPantiezzz 2 года назад +3

    The fact the crossover from the Lucid video happened at the same time stamp for both is awesome! You guys rock lol

  • @sawfeat
    @sawfeat 2 года назад +29

    Love the subtle ‘supercar blondie’ reference you slipped in there, lol. Not a fan of the car, but the tech is super cool. Another great video, thanks 😊

  • @mojojojo_BB
    @mojojojo_BB 2 года назад +26

    The Lucid looks to be the best luxury EV package right now.

    • @hermanstokbrood
      @hermanstokbrood 2 года назад +4

      So what do we actually know about the Lucid. Just some figures. I would choose the EQS over the Lucid any day.

    • @codexnecro666
      @codexnecro666 2 года назад +10

      @@hermanstokbrood What are you talking about? Throttle House did a full drive review on the Lucid in December and so did Doug Demuro, as well as a bunch of other magazines. We know just as much about the Lucid as the EQS, Rivian, etc.

    • @eventusvantos1905
      @eventusvantos1905 2 года назад

      No its not

    • @hermanstokbrood
      @hermanstokbrood 2 года назад

      @@codexnecro666 So how many are sold? Man wake up. Reviewers are payed.

    • @codexnecro666
      @codexnecro666 2 года назад +1

      @@hermanstokbrood more than the EQS. Not all yet delivered though. Figures will be out in a couple of weeks. But that's not what you talked about. What's your problem with Lucid? These cars just as new as each other

  • @KeliK1
    @KeliK1 2 года назад

    That part with the Lucid Air... I watched that other review and I did not expect you to include it here too. It feels like a virtual world... Well done!!!

  • @jessesnell4227
    @jessesnell4227 2 года назад

    Definitely my favorite Car review channel ,Thank You Guys

  • @mattevans4377
    @mattevans4377 2 года назад +14

    What makes the S class astonishing is not just how good it is, but also how it takes an antiquated technology (ICE), and makes it nearly as refined as an electric motor. That is truly an engineering marvel.

  • @tumelomotheoleipego
    @tumelomotheoleipego 2 года назад +3

    12:56 "if we had long blond hair we would do that" omg hahahaha

  • @Blankadoodledo
    @Blankadoodledo 2 года назад +1

    Brilliant!! That overlap from prior Lucid video time line...is brilliant!! Bravo gentlemen...

  • @mcmt1139
    @mcmt1139 2 года назад

    That cross over clip between the Lucid Review and this review, is really clever having watched both.

  • @bentawakali6154
    @bentawakali6154 2 года назад +10

    Was waiting for Throttle House verdict on this, Actually with EVs its a mix bag, some say they can be good looking but not fan to drive 🤔

  • @twiincentral8780
    @twiincentral8780 2 года назад +9

    I wonder if some of the choices made was on purpose so that the S class buyers keeping buying them while hopefully attracting new customers who like this. Great review btw!

  • @will4real58
    @will4real58 2 года назад +1

    Best thing since, James, Richard, and Jeremy. I love y'all's videos so much. It's so refreshing when things don't feel forced, ie American Top Gear....

  • @Smokedship
    @Smokedship Год назад

    Fellas, I love the choice of music you guys have chosen!

  • @donwilber1628
    @donwilber1628 2 года назад +47

    Nice review. Your comments on the body style are spot on. Mercedes design folks failed miserably with this one. The interior seems cool...I do like the dash. But "Hey Mercedes, fix this piece of crap". Lucid completely outclassed you here.

    • @The_Stanman
      @The_Stanman 2 года назад +9

      It is crazy how much better the Lucid is in almost every way and it's their first car. Merc does have some real benefits (dealer network, parts availability, resale if Lucid goes under) but Merc should be able to put out a better EV than this.

    • @BeeaReyoU.
      @BeeaReyoU. 2 года назад +1

      Mercedes isnt oblivious. They're purposely trying to push conventional cars as long as they can while also technically jumping into the inevitable electric powered future. They also know electric car buyers don't necessarily want something that looks too conventional, which this very much doesn't. This is them doing their toes in the water with a decent first attempt. This is the electric luxury sedan for those willing to go electric but not quite willing to go for a vehicle from a start-up automaker. But please, please, don't let any of this distract you from the fact that the Cincinnati Bengals still don't have an indoor practice facility!

    • @eventusvantos1905
      @eventusvantos1905 2 года назад +23

      You're blind af
      Eqs has way better range way better materials way more luxurious cabin way better chasis I could go on on. If the eqs is crap then the Lucid is worse than crap

    • @eventusvantos1905
      @eventusvantos1905 2 года назад +21

      @@The_Stanman other way around

    • @jtc1964x
      @jtc1964x 2 года назад +1

      @@eventusvantos1905 The Benz is hound dog UGLY

  • @GunnyPhillips
    @GunnyPhillips 2 года назад +4

    Thanks guys! A fair and realistic perspective. I can't see spending S Class money on this iteration but do hope it is just the beginning of what MB will ultimately do in the EV space.

  • @ZionBelmond
    @ZionBelmond 2 года назад +1

    Killed it on the transitions yet again my friends!

  • @mtlsi
    @mtlsi 2 года назад

    Thank you. Best EQS review with excellent humor additions. An thank you for honest review with all its downfalls.

  • @nicedreads
    @nicedreads 2 года назад +7

    I'm here for the EV cinematic universe

  • @ztyhurst
    @ztyhurst 2 года назад +42

    I have nowhere near the disposable income to buy an S Class or this vehicle, but I love watching your reviews. I feel like the issue is that an electric power-train adds so much cost it is hard to keep the cost where they want it and provide all the luxuries that an S Class should have.

    • @sv650nyc7
      @sv650nyc7 2 года назад +2

      I would think that is a temporary problem, as an EV uses only 1/5 the parts of a conventional car, once the manufacturing capacity has increased, they should be able to make them cheaper than ICE cars.

    • @ztyhurst
      @ztyhurst 2 года назад +5

      @@sv650nyc7 I agree with you, but it doesn't change the fact that if you are comparing this to an ICE car today that you can get more stuff for your $ with an ICE car than an EV. A consumer would need to value the EV technology over the luxury to buy it.

  • @lorddrake2418
    @lorddrake2418 2 года назад

    Good show Gents, one of your best banters. thank you.

  • @atio5491
    @atio5491 2 года назад

    I went to rewatch that section of the lucid video again. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. Your creativity is just top notch. Nice intro too. Cars may be out of my league but the videos are still fun to watch.

  • @clayduval1255
    @clayduval1255 2 года назад +6

    A car is not properly reviewed until you guys review it. Seriously great stuff without holding back criticism when it is deserved.

  • @BR-gz3cv
    @BR-gz3cv Год назад +17

    Test drove an EQS and it’s certainly amazing inside. Gorgeous in fact. All I could think was how stupendously expensive it will be to fix all this tech when it breaks out of warranty. With the recently announced pricing plans to upcharge for horsepower unlock, I see the EQS values cratering after 3 years. But that’s the business plan- just buy another one I guess.

    • @John.Christopher
      @John.Christopher 9 месяцев назад +1

      But the interior is so plasticy..

    • @janakakumara3836
      @janakakumara3836 6 месяцев назад

      you should only lease these, 36 months max.

  • @ImUrOBGYN
    @ImUrOBGYN 2 года назад +1

    Hi. It's probably been mentioned in the comments, but just in case... Concerning the doors of the EQS and your disappointment in the lack of self closing etc, the car can actually be programmed to recognize your approach, open the door for you, and when you get in and apply the brake pedal, it will auto close for you. I know you guys have quite a bit of autos and info to cover, but if you're going to bag on something, you should perform your due diligence as to not mislead or misinform the consumer. That being said, still one of my fav review channels! Good luck guys!

  • @johnsaylor1583
    @johnsaylor1583 2 года назад

    These episodes are awesome. I love this channel even thought all of these cars are way out bounds for me.

  • @herethere2091
    @herethere2091 2 года назад +5

    YES!! Converging EV drag coefficient timelines is the best call ever!! 🥰

    • @jurycould4275
      @jurycould4275 2 года назад +1

      One car has a safe/rigid chassis with a big cabin and hatch design, one looks good with a bad chassis and no hatch due to lack of chassis stability. IQ question: Which is which? ;)

    • @herethere2091
      @herethere2091 2 года назад

      @@jurycould4275 one sounds like the model s plaid, the other sounds like an Audi etron gt
      Am I right??

    • @jurycould4275
      @jurycould4275 2 года назад

      That made me kek, thx. But yeah nah, ofc its EQS and Lucid… : )

  • @michielshub
    @michielshub 2 года назад +34

    I’ve been seeing this car now for several months on the screen and I have to admit that the styling grows on me. It does not look that bad anymore to me, still I have not seen it in real life where it probably also will be much larger that I expect it to be.

    • @Carfan678
      @Carfan678 2 года назад +3

      I’ve only seen one on the road so far it was 580 in that brown color they offer now, it looked pretty massive to me

    • @lemongavine
      @lemongavine 2 года назад +3

      I feel the same way about the Tesla Cybertruck. Can’t wait to see one in person.

    • @jurycould4275
      @jurycould4275 2 года назад +1

      I love that the cheaper long range version (450) actually has the highest range of all EVs currently on sale. Not to mention you can get the EQS with LiDAR and level 3 self-driving, i.e. it drives autonomously on highways and you are legally permitted to do something else completely, like watching a move or reading a newspaper. Either thede guys here are dumb or smart and specifically took the short range version without level 3 driving to make Mercedes look bad… hmm…

    • @josephrezin5395
      @josephrezin5395 2 года назад +1

      it looks bad when compared to eqxx which looks stunning and is more efficient

    • @jurycould4275
      @jurycould4275 2 года назад

      @@josephrezin5395 EQX is a concept btw and has a cabin similar to porsche 911…

  • @jonray8429
    @jonray8429 2 года назад

    You guys are the best automotive journalists and hosts in the business. Whew. It feels good to get that off my chest after 2 years.

  • @Solo_Man
    @Solo_Man 2 года назад +1

    The intro was pure art 👍as always

  • @TriniZx3
    @TriniZx3 2 года назад +47

    Thank you for being fair in your assessment. The EQS is the most disappointing car I've driven and I was shocked that Doug Demuro praised it so much. Throttle House I can trust

    • @moogle68
      @moogle68 Год назад +14

      Doug is just a bumbling nerd that got very lucky with his timing. He did spreadsheet work for Porsche, made a few moderately funny videos, and eventually got so full of himself that he stopped actually trying to do funny/fun videos and sticks to doing "quirky" reviews after doing practically no prep-research whatsoever. When you compare the quality of the content and the effort put in by Throttle House to his videos it becomes clear very quickly that Doug has no idea what he's doing and has let his coincidental/lucky success get to his head. It's fun seeing him get genuinely nerdy and excited sometimes, but he simply doesn't deserve the level of success that he has enjoyed IMO. The amount of effort Doug puts in per video and quality of the resulting content is just miles behind what almost all of the other big car review channels put out. He's just driving to meet up with owners and then putting his phone on a tripod to record his first nerdy impressions of whatever he's reviewing. It's cool to see someone being genuine and all, but far from unique and a bit of a joke compared to professional filming, editing, script-writing, creating enjoyable improv banter, and coming up with original jokes/skits that are genuinely funny.
      Sorry I went on a rant, I actually watch most of Doug's vids as well, but ever since discovering and binging on Throttle House's content a couple years ago, I've begun to get frustrated with how little Doug seems to try and improve by comparison. He still doesn't know the square root of jack shit about sound systems and still usually completely ignores them. And recently he's been fumbling his sentences up really often, especially for someone whose whole gig is basically being a pedantic nerd. It's like he doesn't even care enough to just try the sentence over again so that it makes a more sense or to avoid sounding repetitive/unprepared/unsure, which is ridiculous because it's not like he has a script to follow, or a scene to reset.

    • @kraenk12
      @kraenk12 10 месяцев назад

      This car is amazing. You guys are out of your mind.

  • @ammaabhie
    @ammaabhie 2 года назад +8

    I haven't watched other channels' review of the EQS. I just had to hear it from Throttle House. Unbiased, fair and realistic review as always.

    • @damilolaakanni
      @damilolaakanni 2 года назад +1

      I've heard that the styling is controversial, while some people like it, some others think it looks like a Honda Civic (9th gen).

    • @ammaabhie
      @ammaabhie 2 года назад

      @@damilolaakanni absolutely. Very controversial. Doesn't do justice to the S badge. It is supposed to be special.

    • @eventusvantos1905
      @eventusvantos1905 2 года назад +1

      TH are extremely biased lol
      It does justice to s class badge best interior by far of any ev

    • @an-dr6eu
      @an-dr6eu 2 года назад

      @@eventusvantos1905 The Taycan and the Audi are there with it too.

  • @zameeryusuff9958
    @zameeryusuff9958 2 года назад

    As always, intros on point.

  • @nocturnus2494
    @nocturnus2494 2 года назад

    That RS7 cut was awesome. Man you guys just keep getting better and better.

  • @jaimykok6533
    @jaimykok6533 2 года назад +7

    I think current Mercedes interiors will date sooooo fast. These cars will be worthless in about 10 years because of the interior. Mercedes products of times gone past were timeless pieces of design. This, even compared to the lucid, is the exact opposite. I do really appriciate the fact that your reviews are critical where it needs to be while still being light and fun, makes me feel like i can trust you guys.

  • @johnjayalves6843
    @johnjayalves6843 2 года назад +8

    As always an entertaining review. The front end of this is too much Honda looking. It lacks presence that I’d expect from an expensive S class level Mercedes

  • @Bacciagalupe
    @Bacciagalupe Год назад

    13:54 HAHAHA
    The Lucid timeline intersection is amazing

  • @rocklobstah2712
    @rocklobstah2712 2 года назад +2

    That cut to RS7 was fantastic! You guys really put in the effort and bring an extra car just for that joke. I really admire you for these small big things

  • @grriceman782
    @grriceman782 2 года назад +18

    Thomas and James…you boys are so entertaining that I find myself watching all your car reviews when I really don’t even care about the car that’s being reviewed! Bravo 👏🏽

  • @maahirnaqvi1272
    @maahirnaqvi1272 2 года назад +6

    Finally the eqs from the best RUclipsrs/reviewers. Amazing vid 😄

  • @charzard5030
    @charzard5030 2 года назад

    Love the scripting in these videos ... absolutely genius 😃

  • @TheGamingSenpaiYT
    @TheGamingSenpaiYT 2 года назад

    I love how you guys took them to the canyons, they are pretty challenging drives when you push your car a little more.

  • @VAR1UM
    @VAR1UM 2 года назад +22

    The rear end looks EXACTLY like a late 90's Ford Escort. I love Mercs - but this is down right FUGLY.

    • @deansmits006
      @deansmits006 2 года назад

      I owned more than 1 late 90s ford escorts when I was young (Thanks, Dad!), and would have been thrilled if they looked anything like this car.

    • @l8rn3rds
      @l8rn3rds 2 года назад

      bro it looks like a 200s civic had a baby with a 2000s accord and then got adopted by mercedes after a bitter divorce

    • @eventusvantos1905
      @eventusvantos1905 2 года назад +18

      How does it look like a Ford escort?? You're down right blind

    • @VAR1UM
      @VAR1UM 2 года назад

      @@nothin2chere626 Yeah that too... Went out with this girl who had a 97 escort... You just dont forget an a55 like that lol

  • @jonpetter8921
    @jonpetter8921 2 года назад +3

    6:15 Mercedes EQS 580 4MATIC is rated 610 km WLTP range in Europe by the way and Model S LR 585 km WLTP range. EQS 450+ rated 640 km WLTP range, Lucid Air rated 630 km WLTP range.

  • @themasteredself7449
    @themasteredself7449 2 года назад +1

    Wow great to see you in the valley!

  • @surajchandarana4314
    @surajchandarana4314 2 года назад

    I actually love these guys man

  • @Gabilleta
    @Gabilleta 2 года назад +125

    At the asking price of this vehicle to have so many downsides from a brand that is known from excelling at those same categories in a line of cars that is ment to represent the best of their products, I think Mercedes butchered this one pretty bad.

    • @himalayapatel2052
      @himalayapatel2052 2 года назад +25

      Looks like a civic tbh

    • @twiincentral8780
      @twiincentral8780 2 года назад +18

      It has to be intentional. They want the S class to be better to make sure traditional S class buyers keep buying them and make Mercedes better margins. This hopefully attracts new buyers away from other EVs while not eating into S Class sales.

    • @updlate4756
      @updlate4756 2 года назад +5

      @@twiincentral8780 It's far cheaper than the S class. It has about the same starting price of the S class, which is unheard of for an EV powertrain, which often costs as much as $10k more. Throw in $7500 in federal tax credits plus whatever credit the state is offering. Add in $30k in fuel savings over 15 years, and savings on maintenance. (including time savings) In states with HOV lanes, this may get access to that. (A bit unfair IMO) You save time by not going to the gas station once every week or two, its turning radius is amazing, the available HEPA filter is a big deal in the city and states like CA. Throttle House got some of their points wrong. They didn't mention if the car had the double paned windows option when mentioning the road noise. They claimed that you needed the top trim to get heated rear seats, but that option is actually available on all trims.
      The biggest issues with this car are the weight, the rear seat length and roof height (assuming tall people will be using the rear seats), brake feel, and ability to canyon carve that all buyers won't be doing anyways. It's the only true BEV luxury car on the market, unless you count the Lucid Air that currently costs significantly more.

    • @Joey_DiGs
      @Joey_DiGs 2 года назад +6

      @@updlate4756 I like everything you said except for one thing. A Mercedes lasting 15 years 😂 def not common

    • @AkioWasRight
      @AkioWasRight 2 года назад +2

      @@updlate4756 I would still rather have an S-Class, because it's a nicer car overall.
      I agree with Twiin Central, this is made to pull EV buyers from other automakers, not to shift S-Class buyers within the brand. That not only covers their EV quotas, that also keeps their cash cows funding everything.

  • @Yan7001978
    @Yan7001978 2 года назад +7

    A lift back cant be as silent as a sedan in my opinion. Your vids are awesome! Keep up your great work!

  • @EBangtson1
    @EBangtson1 2 года назад +2

    The front quarter POV makes this look like the evolution of a 2007 Civic.

  • @LouisHarvileyJr
    @LouisHarvileyJr 2 года назад

    The Lucid Crossover Video, BRILLIANT 👍🏾

  • @rxmiii_
    @rxmiii_ 2 года назад +19

    There's always one thing that confuses me about Mercedes talking about their reasoning for the EQS' shape. The Model S Plaid for reference, looks like a normal sedan, yet can have more range, while still being equal in drag coefficient numbers.
    EQS: 0.2
    Model S Plaid: 0.208

    • @pedrotorresboreli9708
      @pedrotorresboreli9708 2 года назад +16

      The Lucid Air has more range and exactly the same drag coeffcient as the eqs and is way more gorgeous than the eqs

    • @Glomby
      @Glomby 2 года назад +13

      This is a thing i dont understand. The EQS has a range rating of 483mi with WLTP. No Tesla comes even close to this in real world driving conditions. Only in the US EPA rating mercedes chose to under report the range by a lot.

    • @jonpetter8921
      @jonpetter8921 2 года назад +3

      Tesla never reach their EPA range. That should ring a bell......

    • @eventusvantos1905
      @eventusvantos1905 2 года назад

      Wrong yet eqs has a way higher range than the Plaid

    • @terencek
      @terencek 2 года назад +3

      That 0.08 difference is the equivalent to the difference between the drag coefficient of a fighter jet (0.021) and a Boeing 747 (0.031). So what Mercedes has done to achieve that number is incredible. Factor in that the luxury inside and things like rear steering add on so much weight compared to the spartan interior of the Tesla and it all makes sense why they placed so much effort to achieve the range they did.

  • @melissawjoy522
    @melissawjoy522 2 года назад +17

    I have to say I really enjoyed this video, good stuff.
    as a wealth manager with a solid background in financial management, net 20 Amazon stocks and in less than a year you can get this EQS 580

    • @jeeleehae
      @jeeleehae 2 года назад +9

      I would like to know more about how it works

    • @melissawjoy522
      @melissawjoy522 2 года назад +2

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      I know this area well and would be happy to help you achieve your financial goals, do not hesitate to write to me anytime.

  • @jacksonbf
    @jacksonbf 2 года назад

    This video had so many special touches and jokes love the work

  • @TheWombatCredenza
    @TheWombatCredenza 2 года назад

    The brake light gag - Epic!!!!!!!!

  • @SirOsisofLiver
    @SirOsisofLiver 2 года назад +4

    That front clip looks like a softened Jetta. I can't not see it.
    Seems like a good effort though aside from the Tokyo-by-night interior.

  • @durchschnittlicherzuschaue9733
    @durchschnittlicherzuschaue9733 2 года назад +5

    Other channels have put quite a bit more effort into reviewing this vehicle, e.g. Bjørn Nyland. He has measured the interior noise and has found the car to be exceptionally quiet. He also tested its range which is well beyond the weird US EPA range in real life.
    In Germany the car had no problems to go the entire way from Munich to Berlin ( ca. 360 Miles) on the motorway at a speed of ca. 75 mph on a single charge.

    • @doughope761
      @doughope761 2 года назад +1

      The thing is when Nyland is driving that car on the highway you can hear the road noise when he saying how quiet the car is. It's not quiet enough for it not to make a bunch of racket in the middle of his video. Also he criticizes the headlights on that vehicle. I don't think Throttle House gave this review short shrift at all. When they have to fly out to a city for a hosted demo event the automobile manufacturer limits their time which did not happen in the case of Mr. Nyland. I don't think he did a more thorough review at all and perhaps wasn't quite as honest with his criticism.

    • @shaheenshad5012
      @shaheenshad5012 2 года назад

      He's my go to guy for ev car reviews.

  • @muneerkhan7
    @muneerkhan7 2 года назад

    I was waiting for this video ever since I saw the Lucid video 😂 it was amazing

  • @pdcichosz
    @pdcichosz 2 года назад

    Damn you guys are good at this. Funny and informative in just the right proportions.

  • @alloveb
    @alloveb 2 года назад +9

    Love the lucid air bit. Was hoping we would see it in this video too. Like watching a geat MCU film!

  • @TheWesker1988
    @TheWesker1988 2 года назад +40

    The exterior design of this EQS felt kinda cheap imo. It seems like a good-looking car from a budget brand.

    • @MumrikDK
      @MumrikDK 2 года назад +1

      It looks like a midclass French car to me.

    • @eventusvantos1905
      @eventusvantos1905 2 года назад +18

      How does it feel cheap?

    • @StarForgedTCG
      @StarForgedTCG 2 года назад +7

      @@eventusvantos1905 cuz it looks like a civic

    • @exnihilonihilfit6316
      @exnihilonihilfit6316 2 года назад

      @@eventusvantos1905 That's not something you can explain... it's just a feeling...
      Can you explain why you like chocolate? Why you don't like That's nonsense.

    • @andrewduong2740
      @andrewduong2740 2 года назад +1

      It looks less like an S and more like a C.

  • @c-ing7190
    @c-ing7190 2 года назад

    How do you guys always nail the intro. Never fails to make me laugh!

  • @alexmaple4
    @alexmaple4 2 года назад

    Absolutely loved the timelines bit (having seen the Lucid video)!

  • @ruhaan6216
    @ruhaan6216 2 года назад +5

    S Class >>>>>>>>>>> EQS

  • @doggedlydetermined7022
    @doggedlydetermined7022 2 года назад +69

    Lovely car, however I’d still choose the S class.

    • @ekgcanadianenthusiast9961
      @ekgcanadianenthusiast9961 2 года назад +3

      No issue .so is me. But this the best ev full size luxury car ever.i hate it when people compare it to a shit tesla.tesla is a muscle car in 4 door form

    • @TamiyaPhilippW
      @TamiyaPhilippW 2 года назад +13

      You misspelled "ugly"

    • @Tm0n3y762
      @Tm0n3y762 2 года назад +9

      Most definitely it’s no way I would pick that electric junk over the opulence and just pure stature of the s550

    • @matthew07shquad31
      @matthew07shquad31 2 года назад +1

      @@TamiyaPhilippW 😂 😂 😂 😂

    • @jurycould4275
      @jurycould4275 2 года назад +6

      But if you had to pick an EV? The EQS has highest range of all EVs currently on sale (the 450 model, not the 580 shown here). Also you can get LiDAR and level 3 autonomous driving for the EQS (not shown here either). Wonder what these guys problem is, are they dumb or why did they choose to review the short range level 2 version…? Hmm.. Who cares… ^^

  • @DimitriosPapoudas
    @DimitriosPapoudas 2 года назад

    Hey guys great review. Can you add a card with the specs? I think that will be very helpful? Also can you use real units like kg?

  • @Ivanp0nce09
    @Ivanp0nce09 2 года назад

    I LOVED that crossover with Lucid, now it all makes sence😆

  • @15725867905
    @15725867905 2 года назад +30

    Seems closer to an E Class than an S Class.

    • @damilolaakanni
      @damilolaakanni 2 года назад

      The EQE is coming...that would be closer to the E class than this price wise and size wise.

  • @slash196
    @slash196 2 года назад +7

    Seems to be a divisive car, I've heard other reviewers praise aspects you guys didn't like.

  • @FlickMobb
    @FlickMobb 2 года назад

    One of the best show’s on RUclips period not just cars

  • @SRG7796
    @SRG7796 2 года назад

    Love Hagrid comment, lol. Great review guys