S-Class can replace the Maybach? ~ car loan

Not only enhance the competitiveness of Mercedes-Benz luxury sedan segment, the new 2014 S-Class, is being developed to replace the role of the Maybach. The idea that if there is "crazy"?

Daimler has never claimed that the S-Class is their best car world because it is the prerogative of Rolls-Royce, but the reputation and level of the S-Class has dominated the luxury sedan segment in decades. This hegemony has faced serious challenges in 1986, the BMW 7-Series introduced the second generation and again, in 1989, the Lexus LS - cars from Japan has been defeated S-Class that time in some respects.

Finally Maybach Daimler had to add to its portfolio with the implication that the group still has a little bit better than the S-Class to selected clients. Maybach Unfortunately, this has become "caveman stuff" because of the death, but the S-Class has always existed and it was raised to his shoulder a great responsibility: to maintain the same line S-Class, position and replace the Maybach.

Audi A8

Although this idea is in fact, very few customers have spent several hundred thousand dollars (equivalent price for a Maybach or Rolls-Royce Phantom) to buy a Mercedes S-Class. Two segments for the S-Class and Maybach totally different in both value and class: S-Class is the large luxury sedan Maybach, Rolls-Royce Phantom and Bentley is super luxurious.

Therefore, it's no surprise that big brands have to maintain both ultra-luxury division (under an independent label) and luxury sedan. Watch out, this trend will continue for many more years. Although BMW 7-Series BMW, but still selling investments to develop new models for the brand Rolls-Royce. Volkswagen also do the same thing with Bentley whether corporations are doing quite well thanks to Audi A8 model. Many people have questioned the decision to replace Maybach with a super version to S-Class.

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In the same challenges, the Mercedes has a minimum of effort and money to develop the 2014 S-Class became a vehicle of its best is also understandable. Most notable new feature is the appearance of luxury and elegance characteristic of the S-Class cars are adjusted for contemporary design language of Mercedes. S-Class ownership lines similar to the two E-Class and CLA-Class. Massive plate grille reminiscent might Maybach, while the pair of headlights bearing block of A-Class. Seen from behind, the S-Class in 2014 looks modern and sporty thanks to the LED rear lights and LED brake lights.

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This new course is also present in the interior of the S-Class, where passengers are comfortably relaxing in a space that Mercedes describes as "a splendid bay separates" against noise, vibration and other adverse effects. The interior is fully equipped with the finest amenities and a wide range of options that can even the Maybach is also no such massage system, refrigerator interior lighting system with five different color to satisfy the requirements of customers in the premium segment. For audio entertainment system, Mercedes has recourse to the assistance of Dieter Burmester - expert hi-end No. 1 in Germany, who created the sound system for Porsche and Bugatti.

The control panel of the S-Class 2014, including two large TFT screen of 12.3 inches and a two-spoke steering wheel. This type of control panel provides sufficient information for the driver and the interior looks modern, and first appeared in the luxury sedan segment. Goop and natural skin used to wrap the interior of the S-Class.

Mercedes did not mention in detail about the improvements in the system dynamics. Known internally codenamed W222 (the long wheelbase version codenamed V222), the 2014 S-Class will be launched later this year with a twin turbocharged V8 Twin-turbo 4.7, the Power 455 hp and 710Nm torque. A four-wheel drive version will be published in a few months and it could be the S63 AMG.

Next year, two other S-Class V12 engine installed will be launched and the S65 AMG S600. Some markets will have the V6 turbo diesel V6 Hybrid and even more diesel hybrid version with four-cylinder engine with fuel consumption equivalent impressed with the Toyota Prius. Mercedes has not confirmed this point the model appeared on the market for the company's current focus is the standard version of high-performance V8.

To improve the quality of operation, pneumatic suspension Airmatic the previous S-Class has been completely redesigned. A sensor system is fitted with additional pavement for the system to adjust the mode of the front shock absorbers on the surface of the road. Airmatic work when driving at more than 130km / g to provide comfort for the driver and passengers on all roads. The new S-Class is also a electro-mechanical steering system, allowing enhanced precision directional control, and chassis improvements to vehicle stability when cornering at high speeds and absolute balance.

Sports, modern and youthful, Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2014 can fully confident to compete with rivals such as the BMW 7-Series, Audi A8, Lexus LS and Jaguar XJ. However, this vehicle is assumed to be the responsibility of the Maybach or not, is still a big question.