In early September, Mercedes-Benz quietly unveiled a new generation of S-Class globally. This generation of Mercedes-Benz S-Class is an epoch-making S-Class, and it is also a Mercedes-Benz S-Class with a "mutation style". Compared with the W222 generation of S-Class, the new S-Class W223 has changed a lot, from being dignified and elegant to a "spiritual young man". This is hard for many S-class fans to accept. However, with the release of the actual car, many people said it really smells good, and the reason why it really smells good is that the new S-Class is equipped with 6 black technology configurations, allowing consumers and car fans to experience unprecedented technological Mercedes-Benz, and it is also the most technologically advanced S in history. class. Today we will talk about this car based on the six black technologies of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
1. Based on the MRA II rear-wheel drive platform?
The new W223 Mercedes-Benz S-Class will use a large amount of carbon fiber and aluminum as body material. It is also the first Mercedes-Benz to use The body is made of a half-and-half steel-aluminum hybrid structure, with aluminum alloy accounting for 50% of the body. The lightweight Mercedes-Benz S-Class body-in-white alone is 60 kilograms lighter than the previous generation. The new MRA II rear-drive platform is also Mercedes-Benz's latest platform, and the various black technologies of this platform are far ahead of its competitors. Moreover, the MRA II rear-drive platform is inherently capable of electrification from 48V mild hybrid to plug-in hybrid to pure electric. The future Mercedes-Benz S-Class may have corresponding models.
2. The world's first rear forward airbag
As a large sedan that focuses on executive-level cars, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has always focused on the comfort and safety of rear passengers. This time, Mercedes-Benz debuted the world's first rear forward airbag, which greatly improved the safety of rear passengers. The airbag is located behind the front seats. It is a cylindrical tubular frame filled with compressed gas inside. When it pops up, the rear air bag like a U-shaped baseball glove quickly deploys between the two wings, which can directly catch the head of the rear passenger and prevent it from hitting the front seat or front seat. Multimedia screens in the rear seats.
3. Preventive side collision protection function
This technology is not pioneered by Mercedes-Benz, nor is it the first to be installed by Mercedes-Benz. It was already installed in Audi's A8L mid-term facelift, but Mercedes-Benz S As the flagship of Mercedes-Benz, it also has the same functions as its competitors. In the event of a side collision, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class can use the magic carpet suspension function to actively adjust the suspension height. After the radar detects that a collision is about to occur, it will raise the body 8CM in a very short period of time, allowing the stronger frame part to reduce the impact on the oncoming vehicle. Improve body rigidity to reduce the risk of accidents.
4. Intelligent Navigation System
The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class has an unparalleled intelligent assisted driving system. It not only supports L3-level intelligent piloting technology, but also has the world’s first driver-free autonomous driving system. (L4 level) automatic valet parking function; the L3 assistance system for daily driving makes the S-Class comparable to Tesla. Automatic assisted driving is no longer a new energy patent. The automatic valet parking and automatic recall also free you from the worries of parking and picking up the car. When you walk to the door of your home or company, the car will automatically arrive or park, which is simply a science fiction-level operation.
5.? First time equipped with rear-wheel steering technology
Although rear-wheel steering is not a new technology, this is the first time that the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is equipped with it. The addition of rear-wheel steering not only reduces the turning radius , it can also give the Mercedes-Benz S-Class a better control experience below 60Km, and allow the new S-Class to park in a narrower position, solving the problem of difficult parking with a huge body, giving this executive-class car a performance comparable to that of an A-class car. The flexible experience of a class sedan.
6. New internal technology configurations, 12-inch large screen, fingerprint unlocking, facial recognition, active ambient lighting, hidden door handles, smart keys
New S-class configurations Extraordinarily rich, the latest MBUX interconnection system supports functions such as fingerprint/face recognition, inputting the driver's height, automatic calculation and adjustment of seat/steering wheel/rearview mirror positions, etc. Moreover, this generation of S-Class is also equipped with active aromatherapy/ambient lighting system, headrest heating, front seat ear speakers and other configurations. Hidden door handles, smart keys, and a navigation system with real-scene prediction are all proud features of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. With these configurations, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has the most powerful configurations in its class.
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