The Luxury Network Qatar Magazine Issue 02

On the
Road
comfortably and safely. When danger
threatens, the assistance systems
are able to respond to impending
collisions as the situation
demands.
Thanks to improved environmental
sensors, the parking systems
give the driver even better support
when manoeuvring at low speed.
Operation is faster and more intuitive
thanks to integration into
MBUX.
Exterior design: perfect
proportions for a classical
appearance
Cleverly contoured surfaces with a
sculptured look create special light
effects. The front section impresses
with its high-status radiator grille.
The flush-mounted door handles
are a completely new development.
They are electrically extended
when the driver approaches, or the
outer surface of the door handle is
stroked. Keyless access is provided
by KEYLESS-GO.
Thanks to precisely designed, highly
detailed interior features and
certain animated functions, the
rear lights contribute to the impression
of high quality. They make
the new S-Class unmistakable in
both their day and night design.
The lights: with innovative
digital technology
both inside and out
The optional DIGITAL LIGHT system
enters series production for
the first time at Mercedes-Benz.
This makes completely new assistance
functions possible:
- Warning of recognised roadworks
by projecting an excavator symbol
onto the road surface.
- Aiming a spotlight at pedestrians
detected at the roadside as a warning.
- Traffic lights, stop signs or no-entry
signs are pointed out by projecting
a warning symbol onto the
road surface.
- Assistance on narrow road lanes
(roadworks) by projecting guidelines
onto the road surface.
Powertrain: more electrification,
more efficiency
Six-cylinder in-line petrol engines
in various output classes are the
first engine variants for the new
S-Class. A V8 engine with an integrated
starter-generator (ISG) and
48-volt onboard electrical system
will be available soon after.
Vehicle body and accident
protection: new frontal
airbags for rear passengers
The frontal airbag for the rear seat
deploys particularly gently thanks
to its innovative construction using
a tubular structure. During severe
frontal collisions, the rear airbag
can considerably reduce the loads
acting on the heads and necks of
seat belt wearing occupants on the
outer rear seats.
During a severe side impact, depending
on the direction of impact,
impact severity and front seat occupancy,
the new centre airbag positions
itself between the driver and
front passenger seat, reducing the
risk of their heads making contact.
It is integrated into the driver’s seatback
in the middle of the vehicle.
Sustainability: environmentally
compatible development
The process of environmentally compatible
development with specific
targets is firmly embedded in the
overall development process. Environmental
aspects are already taken
into account in the conceptual phase.
The All-New Mercedes-Benz
S-Class: Automotive luxury experienced
in a completely new way.
by Narges Raiss
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