2014 Mercedes S-Class to Feature All New Tech
Being the flagship sedan for Mercedes-Benz is a daunting task, and the German automaker is making sure its new 2014 model will live up to expectations.
For decades now, the Mercedes S-Class lineup has been on the forefront of technology, and the newest model will be no different. For starters, the new S-Class will be the first vehicle in the world to swap conventional light bulbs for LEDs, even on the base model.
Safety features are in abundance with the 2014 S-Class, including Active Seat-belt Buckle, Active Parking Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Blind Spot Assist, Beltbag, Night View Assist Plus and plenty of cameras and even radar technology.
The large system of sensors will be used by a variety of the S-Class features including the DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist, helping the driver guide the vehicle in its lane and even follow the vehicle in front in slow moving traffic automatically.
“The intelligent assistance systems of the future will be able to analyse complex situations and recognise potential dangers out on the road with the aid of improved environment sensor systems even more accurately than today,” explained Mercedes-Benz board member Thomas Weber. “Figuratively speaking, the next S-Class won’t just have eyes at the front; it will have 360-degree all-round vision.”
GALLERY: 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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