Merc s class launch 2nd Sept23 Aug 2020 02:34
The fifth-generation Driver Assistant package has several new features, including sensor mats under the steering wheel's leather covering that detect whether you have hands on wheel when the S-Class is operating in semi-autonomous mode. The system replaces the old method of sensing torque or resistance applied to the steering wheel rim and reduces false alarms for drivers who have a naturally smooth driving style, says Thöne.
The jury's out on the 3D gauge cluster until we actually drive the 2021 S-Class, however. Activated via a button in the top left-hand corner of the new, portrait-oriented infotainment screen angling up from the center console, the system uses two cameras located at the top edge of the instrument panel screen to track the movement of the driver's eyes. The system then creates two slightly different images on the high-definition display that are then combined to create a 3D image.
The upgraded MBUX system delivers a high degree of personalization. The 2021 S-Class can recognize who's behind the wheel in three different ways: via facial recognition using the same eye-tracking cameras that create the 3D display on the dash
Worldwide, Mercedes still sells more S-Classes than the Audi A8 and BMW 7 Series combined,
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