Just saw my first Mercedes EQS 580 on the road (pics)

Just saw my first Mercedes EQS 580 on the road (pics)

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RDMcG

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19,187 posts

208 months

Sunday 25th September 2022
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This is a seriously big car, However I saw it being parked and the four wheel steering is mix more pronounced and visible compared to any other 4WS setup I have seen:











Silvanus

5,258 posts

24 months

Sunday 25th September 2022
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Thats quite the colour scheme. Not sure I'd want that car, each to their own.

dvs_dave

8,644 posts

226 months

Sunday 25th September 2022
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Looks a beast. Although the colour scheme on that particular example is “challenging”. Particularly that area at the base of the A-pillar/front wing. That’s a real mess design wise.

Saw my first Lucid Air the other day. Looked decent, although rather underwhelming. It’s a fair bit smaller than I had envisioned. Thought it would be full-size. Much smaller than my A8, for example. Although it looked to have a similar amount of space inside due to superior packaging.

raspy

1,497 posts

95 months

Sunday 25th September 2022
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Yes it looks big, but it doesn't feel big to drive or park. The RWS is amazing.

ashenfie

714 posts

47 months

Sunday 25th September 2022
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So big he parked across someone drive way? But seriously in part it looks super long due to the colour scheme . I love to see some of the other colour options.

RichTT

3,071 posts

172 months

Sunday 25th September 2022
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That really is quite vile

Silvanus

5,258 posts

24 months

Sunday 25th September 2022
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RichTT said:
That really is quite vile
I'm glad you said it, one for the most tasteless car thread

RDMcG

Original Poster:

19,187 posts

208 months

Sunday 25th September 2022
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ashenfie said:
So big he parked across someone drive way? But seriously in part it looks super long due to the colour scheme . I love to see some of the other colour options.
The driveways are at the rear

MDL111

6,975 posts

178 months

Sunday 25th September 2022
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I think they look better in a single color - not good to my eyes, but better. I don’t get what they did with the panel above the front wing - there must be a better option for 2 colors than just painting the entire panel thereby tuning the front to rear line

Fusion777

2,236 posts

49 months

Sunday 25th September 2022
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They are a bit of a beast, but quite elegant I think. Not really a fan of the two tone.

J__Wood

322 posts

62 months

Sunday 25th September 2022
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Silvanus said:
RichTT said:
That really is quite vile
I'm glad you said it, one for the most tasteless car thread
I couldn't quite work out if it proves or disproves the old "You can't polish a turd" saying, it is quite shiny but...

Europa Jon

555 posts

124 months

Sunday 25th September 2022
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Well, Mercedes have form for producing 'challenging' cars - take the last Maybachs for example.

RichTT

3,071 posts

172 months

Sunday 25th September 2022
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J__Wood said:
Silvanus said:
RichTT said:
That really is quite vile
I'm glad you said it, one for the most tasteless car thread
I couldn't quite work out if it proves or disproves the old "You can't polish a turd" saying, it is quite shiny but...
It looks like a built up shoe with a hearing aid beige upper.

RDMcG

Original Poster:

19,187 posts

208 months

Sunday 25th September 2022
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dvs_dave said:
Looks a beast. Although the colour scheme on that particular example is “challenging”. Particularly that area at the base of the A-pillar/front wing. That’s a real mess design wise.

Saw my first Lucid Air the other day. Looked decent, although rather underwhelming. It’s a fair bit smaller than I had envisioned. Thought it would be full-size. Much smaller than my A8, for example. Although it looked to have a similar amount of space inside due to superior packaging.
We have a couple in the neighbourhood like the one I photographed below. Not that impressed but better than the EQS. Personally if I wanted an EV at that level I would get the Taycan Cross Turismo.




TheDeuce

21,734 posts

67 months

Sunday 25th September 2022
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I actually think they're really good looking cars, but the two tone paint job just doesn't work the way the bonnet forms the top part of the front wheel arches! It just serves to highlight the layout of the panels - which makes having a single line impossible.

If I had the money i'd get one but I'd need an extra grand to take it to a spray shop and get that area of paint fixed..

Chromegrill

1,085 posts

87 months

Sunday 25th September 2022
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TheDeuce said:
I actually think they're really good looking cars, but the two tone paint job just doesn't work the way the bonnet forms the top part of the front wheel arches! It just serves to highlight the layout of the panels - which makes having a single line impossible.

If I had the money i'd get one but I'd need an extra grand to take it to a spray shop and get that area of paint fixed..
Indeed - one for the "annoying details" thread or whatever it was called!

CoolHands

18,691 posts

196 months

Sunday 25th September 2022
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I mean, the shape of the car is just a big blob. Which would be ok if that’s your thing, but the colour scheme on that one is revolting.

georgeyboy12345

3,524 posts

36 months

Monday 26th September 2022
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Not that I’d ever buy such a thing, but the review on here a few months ago put me right off, especially with regards to the infotainment, etc

Greenmantle

1,277 posts

109 months

Monday 26th September 2022
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shape is a big thing for me. The current choice is either SUV or jelly mould. I'm still waiting for something special.

TheInternet

4,722 posts

164 months

Monday 26th September 2022
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TheDeuce said:
I actually think they're really good looking cars,
If you like the front of your cars to look like a decade old Civic with the grille smoothed over then yes, this is the car for you.