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December 15,2021,Kuala Lumpur-Mercedes-Benz Malaysia today announced that the new luxury limousine Mercedes-Benz S 580E, is fully booked even before the official launch . However Michael Jopp was tight lipped about the number of units .The price is yet to be finalised.
Michael Jopp, Vice President, Sales & Marketing Passenger Cars, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia said, “The S-Class is the world’s best-selling luxury limousine and we are also pleased that the new S 580 e will be a locally-assembled variant as its predecessor. This is a testament of our commitment to reinforce our local commitment to expand our local foothold in the country. The vehicle underpins our claim to produce the best automobile in the world. This is where covetable luxury meets the greatest possible safety and highest level of comfort.”
The S-Class stands for the fascination of Mercedes-Benz . The designation “S-Class” was officially introduced with the 116 series in 1972 and since then , more than 4 million S-Class limousines have been delivered to customers around the world. Locally, Mercedes-Benz has sold over 18,000 S-Class limousines since its first introduction in the late 1970’s.
Modern luxury attains the next level in the interior of the S-Class. The designers have created a luxurious ambience with lounge character marked by elegance, high quality and lightness. The dashboard with its new architecture, modern surface design and ergonomic display arrangement is a particular highlight.
The desired harmony between digital and analogue luxury results in a revolutionary interior design, including associations with interior architecture and yacht design elements. The sculptured look of the dashboard, centre console and armrests appears to float above an expansive interior landscape. The systematic reduction in the number of controls underscores the minimalist appearance of the interior. A fine divide between the upper section of the dashboard and the large trim element structures the area and creates horizontal breadth.
Alongside five screens, the highlights include the large areas of trim in the dashboard and in the rear. These flow around the passengers and are a systematic further development of the wrap-around effect. The Anthracite open-pore poplar wood trip lends the interior an individual look. It blends harmoniously while creating exciting contrast. New design elements include the flat, four-square centre vents with horizontal nacelles. Two slim, vertical side vents on each side round off the ends of the dashboard.
The driver display and media display offer a comprehensive aesthetic experience The appearance of the screens can be individualised with a choice of four display styles (Discreet, Sporty, Exclusive, Classic) and three modes (Navigation, Assistance, Service)
Also featured in the new S-class is the class-leading Burmester® 3D surround sound system. The high-quality speakers achieve impressive surround sound. You can specifically optimise this for the front and rear seats to intensify the listening experience. The unmistakable Burmester® speaker covers also enhance the interior visually.
Multiple motors in the front seats make for comfortable seating – that indicates the complexity of the technology installed in the seats. Yet comfort is not enough: the seats also play a major part where safety is concerned.
One new feature is the heat-able additional cushion for the head restraint, which is available for the two electrically adjustable rear seats. The adjustment range and angle of the front passenger seat in the chauffeur configuration and the reclining seat behind it have been improved as well.
The new S-Class also features the world’s first rear airbags, which are integrated into the backrests of the front seats and deploy in a severe front impact. They deploy gently and protect strapped-in outer rear seat passengers against contact with the front seats. The loads on the head and neck can thus be reduced significantly.
The headlamps characterize the front aspect of the car. The dynamic appearance of the car is continued at the rear. 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
With the 3.0 litre inline-6 engine and 9G-Tronic transmission, the vehicle is capable of performing the century sprint in just 5.2 seconds. Additionally, the S 580 e offers an estimated 100km pure electric driving range, courtesy of its hybrid electric motor. A plug-in hybrid with an inline 6-cylinder engine.
The new locally-assembled Mercedes-Benz S-Class model at a glance:
Model S 580 e
Displacement (cc) 2,999
Rated Output (kW[hp]/rpm) 270 [367]/5,500 – 6,100
Rated Torque (Nm/rpm) 500/1,600 – 4,500
Rated Output for Electric Motor 110 kW
Rated Torque for Electric Motor 440 Nm
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (sec) 5.2
Top speed (km/h) 250
Kerb weight/payload (kg) 2,400/670
Recommended Retail Price (OTR w/o Insurance) To be confirmed
