Is the 2024 Mercedes Benz EQS 450+ a BETTER luxury sedan than a Lucid Air?
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- The EQS is a new sedan from Mercedes Benz. On the outside of the 450+ you will find unique wheels, full LED lighting, panoramic roof and lift back design. Powering this EV are (2) electric motors. Is the 2024 Mercedes Benz EQS 450+ a BETTER luxury sedan than a Lucid Air?
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Joe I’m shocked you did not start the actual car review with “Right of the bat” 😂
Big zonk!!!
Joe is a type of a guy to review 1 million dollar car dressed like someone that cuts grass on Sundays
You're the type of guy to make "type of guy" comments on the wrong channel.
@@jeffs6090 are you?😄
Doug is that you undercover trying to sabotage Joe's channel with your cringe? 🤔😄✌️
@@rickjames6867 🤣🤣🤣🤣
nevertheless, we love Joe
Mercedes needs to ditch the cheap looking A pillar badging. It’s unnecessary and is reminiscent of the Chrysler 200 C pillar badging.
EQS & EQE are hurting so badly that I saw dealer sell one MSRP $127K go for low $80K. That’s how bad they are selling
No one wants something they CANT repair! They also buy a V8 G Wagon all day over this
Repairing has nothing to do with it. It’s ugly, overpriced and poor quality compared to other Mercedes.
People with money don’t care for the price. It’s the fact that it ONLY can be repaired at the dealership and many Mercedes places don’t have qualified mechanics to service these. NYC NJ are a great example of NO QUALIFIED MECHANICS/Technicians for the volume of work that comes in on a daily basis.
@@stavroslask1292Total nonsense. No one is buying or not buying a new car because they can’t find an alley mechanic to fix it. That’s just dumb and if that was the case no EV would sell. Total ridiculous theory. Mercedes dealers are not struggling to repair these cars. Total nonsense.
@@MercOne here in NY an EQS will sit for 30 days minimum. The Bangladesh Egyptian or Central American technicians are worthless at all of the dealerships. White people barely exist in NYC and the ones that do are NOT repairing vehicles. That’s just the way it is
20:50 “The boss has been riding yuh” 😂💀🤔😭
Here is a rare instance where a Mercedes-Benz product doesn't even remotely compare to the competition. The EQS is a first generation product and Mercedes almost always struggles with first generation products. The EQS is a just plain ugly and then it's years behind the Lucid in tech, range, etc. No contest.
Amen. It looks WORSE than a goddamn Tesla
@@vvvxtAlso teslas look bad especially the cybertruck so this looking worse is a bad sign of the design of this car.
These MB EVs aren’t as sharp looking as their ICE cars. Maybe it’s making room for the battery or whatever but I’m not digging the jellybeanish look.
Impressive how those rims pop even though the design is minimalistic.
Nice paint job....
I think the lucid looks better
Same
I love the EQS, ultra comfortable, own it since February 2022, would buy it again (but not in red color, haha).
That double 360 u-turn was crazyyy. Benz still turns on a dime Classic!
It is all about the rear wheel steer.
I know that most flagship sedans are around 196 inches long but most discontinued full sized sedans are a few inches longer and the EQS sedan is 207.3 inches long, I think most flagship sedans should around the length of the EQS sedan
Didn't someone called "Pebbles" record a hit called "Mercedes Boy"?
I'm clearly in the minority here but I actually like this vehicle....great review Joe!
It's better looking than a Tesla or the other EV's. And all things considered, the price is not "shocking". A Jeep Grand Wagoneer is well over $100K, after all. But, I'd still rather have an ICE, or a hybrid as a compromise. But kudos to the stylists for making it look like a classy car, and the engineers for making it a classy car worth a damn.
Get a 350 motor and it will last forever
It’s one of the worst looking EVs in its segment. Objectively the Taycan, E-tron GT, Lucid and I-5 all look significantly better.
Where the Mercedes might win is comfort and luxury.
As far as EVs go the interior is great, but overall it will be better for everyone when the electric car trends dies off
No one wants to drive an egg. 🥚
Mercedes and BMW are missing the mark with their designs
352 EV miles is actually about ≈225 EV miles which is about ≈360 km range. The winter cold. ∴ Do not get EV’s in colder climates.
I hear you Raiti but I like the Electric Genesis G80 way better it's a real Nice Sedan without having to redesign the exterior or interior.
Must give you big props Joe!! Indeed the hardest working man in the car review game hands down. Keep it going brother and shouts to Lori and Steven as well!! Salute
I can hear Janis Joplin now making her "statement of great social and political import", singing the song "Mercedes Benz".
I can't get over the looks of the EQS. It looks like a red spray painted cockroach. Great Review though Mr. Raiti
That is one sweet R/C car. The wheels are sick. Have fun cleaning those bad boys.
Lucid is a great car so much so I was this close to buying one. But they have no extended warranty. Ehhh. Lease at the most for the Lucid. Mercs EVs have really top notch interiors. But they’re all butterfaces.
Drove one of these as a loaner when I took my E450 in for service. It was REALLY impressive. Loved the sportback too. There are some amazing deals on this now, so if you have the $ and want an EV, it’s a good choice.
Mercedes has to many models I can’t keep up
Absolutely not. The Lucid is much more thought out, the packaging is so much better. Lucid has thought about the best use of all the space. Mercedes you can't even get a frunk with all of that. It's one of the main advantages is to have the frunk space and they messed that up. It's not just that but styling, the Lucid is way ahead.
Great video, Joe. It's good to see some non-vintage cars on here.
How the hell did you finish it
Yeah, Lucid uses space, like the space between the panels. Their panel gaps are atrocious. It looks like the trunk isn't even attached to the car.
Interior looks much better in the EQS and if for some reason it has any problems theirs a million Mercedes dealerships and service centers around the country wtf am I gonna do if my Lucid has issues
Lucid is junk benz is killing all electric car😉
@@user-fb4qg5qv6e their not killing/getting rid of their EVs they just said they would still continue to make gas vehicles at the same time
Whoever buys the EQS cars are going to suffer major depreciation. Mercedes already quietly scrapped the entire EQS brand and are going in a completely different direction with their EV’s.
I think Shaquille O’Neal would not fit in This
Mercedes-Benz amazing car 🚗🙏🫡
MB did it way wrong with their electric lineup. And a brake pedal that moves?! They want people to get into accidents.
my goodness he’s pumping out content😂
I hope you are enjoying it!
honestly this is a tough choice Joe I love Mercedes overall they're styling and design from bumper to diffuser but the price is just so up there compared to the Lucid, not only that id much rather have the design of the Lucid exterior wise. Id totally pick a normal E-Klasse over the Lucid or at least it would make the choice even harder but I'm gonna go with the Lucid ! its just so intuitive and unique in most aspects and for the price its a steal. I also wanted to ask if you could show the power folding mirrors of future cars like you did this one its one of my favorite features and love to make sure cars Im looking at buying have!
I’m convinced China is involved with these bmw and Mercedes electric cars. From elegance and sleek to cartoony hideous design theme.
I’m just here for the “TO THE DOOR PANELS!” 😂
Those wheels look like the mouth of a sand worm from Dune!
If I was picking it up looks, I would definitely go with the lucid😊
I was going to say it’s overpriced, but it comes with pillows ……so, not bad. Thanks Joe and Steven 👍
Yeah I saw one if these last night, it looks different. But from seeing this video it's sounds kind of cool too though.😕🙂🤓🤠😎😏👍✌️👋👏💪🌾🍀🌿🍃🇺🇸
Just got a Lucid. It was down to the EQS and Lucid because of the range. The EQS has a face only a mother can love. That was the deciding factor, that was it. When you spending at this level look is mostly the deciding factor. We all can agree Mercedes EV are ugly. Porches , Audi and Lucid can make good looking EV. I don’t know why Mercedes can’t.
Steven showed you were actually reading off a note in the reflection of this Benz’s face 😅
Missed one of the best features in comfort setting is seat kinetics ,, great feature on long drives ,, changes your pressure points from sitting in one place
Quick charging capabilities...Great.
Yes of course Joe & cannot wait to drive this.
Steven -- next time you drive the car and leave him holding the camera.....
I own both an EV and a gas car, and EVs are great, once you drive EVs, it's hard going back to gas cars, but there's still lots of issues with EVs such as charging time and resale value. Until we move into graphene battery or something else that replaces Lithium for faster charge time and lower battery cost, then we could see a rise in EV resale value as well as customer consumption.
I love the loook of these Electric Mercedes-Benz, much nicer the ice counterparts, in my opinion, not sure why people pitch about design.
Better off getting preowned 50% off!
Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍
i7 is the way to go
I7 is ugly but it is nice inside. Way too much screen inside though
The 450+ is not AWD. It is RWD. The EQE is not the SUV. It's the E class equivalent.
The passenger side of the center console , what’s that drip stain ? Looks like somebody spilled some drink on it.
Raiti Ride's Again.
Hi Ho , Luxury Away...
These cars are 50% off after a year.
I think you may be right!
Mercedes recently announced they're cutting back on E.V. production and will spend additional money on ICE technology.
❤ Thank you, Joe and Steven!❤🤠
It looks odd in person
If you take a bathtub and turn it upside down this is it.
Lovely Vehicle
Good review. Maybe show lighting at night in future
Thanks for the feedback Daniel.
2 videos today!
Amazing review Joe.
I still can’t wrap my head around why all EV cars have to be completely hideous!
Stunning appearance! Sadly, the battery for this car has only a 4-5 year expectancy. That whispers 2 words to me...
LEASE IT!!!
There's a 2025 model year that has improved design and no more gasoline on the electric motors!
amazing car !
wow damn mashallah i can feel before driving this Mercedes EQS 450
128k? Man, I'm starting to love the Chinese. Open gates. Let them cars enter..
Nice car ♥️🔥
To be honest, the car looks like a Honda Civic. The only difference is that the interior is made of leather, wood, and advanced technology. You are actually paying for the technology, which is why it’s expensive. Technology evolves every six months, so I think the car will decrease in value quickly over the next few years.
Love your video
I'll go with the Benz. Lucid's future is questionable.
I mean, who doesn't like a purple light at the tip? Germans, right?!
LOL Perfect!
95 miles per gallon is super good
Well is is an EV
I sent you a wedding save the date
I’d rather go for the lucid Saphire. Way more HP and luxurious
You better bring the big dollars!
@@RaitisRideswould you review the sapphire by any chance?
That’s a nice Car
Nice Kia Taillights All Cars Look Alike Nowadays
Looks nothing like kia
definitely!!!
I am so glad that you like this Mercedes!
I a picking up my 2024 EQE350+RWD, Pinnacle Trim and more in a week…
55k pounds heavy? Damn lol
5,500
I don't think you can make a vehicle look more bland...
lol Wut?
@@BrandonRalstonUSAthis car looks hideous and bland.
@@epicswirl Still waiting for you to provide examples.
@@BrandonRalstonUSA The front of the car is smooth and ugly. That’s why it’s worth half what it costs after a year.
Lucid is way better
Ugly 1.0 proeduct from MB. Wise to skip. The 2.0 version in a few years will be better, but will still be a unreliable MB.
Jai Shri Ram. Akhand Bharat. Jai Veer Savarkar.
...lucid isnt on the air anymore!
I see what you did there!
2024 or 2022
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What’s a lucid air? Merc every time.
It is a sedan
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Nah 128k that’s insane 😂 I’ll take a Prius or pre leased Lexus
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I’d go with NO
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I’m so glad that you made it!
i build these and let me tell you....these are so very cheap and poorly put together. only nice thing about them is the name
nothing about this says cheap , I sell them 🤷🏽♂️
also been to your plant . They should release you if you think that about a product you should love .
never said i loved it 🤷♂️
@@db66-i6i yea , i’m saying you should love it , why else work there ? don’t get on here and talk down about your product it’s pathetic.
@@SOSABANDKAMP so do you drive any other cars besides a mercedes? if so you should be fired for being unfaithful to the brand
@@db66-i6i i drive a mercedes and a nissan , and my wife has a mercedes as well .
Looks like an egg
What kinds of eggs are you eating?
Looks like a 1998 Nissan Altima. 👎