The newest version of Mercedes-Benz’s flagship model will have new ways to keep its driver and passenger safe, and keep passengers occupied, all thanks to a tech infusion. And there’s a new level of security that helps you keep your information safe.
More information about the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is expected to be revealed in the coming weeks.
You can open and close the sunroof with a hand gesture.
No need to press a button! New convenience features include the ability to preposition the driver’s seat and outside mirrors according to body side, operate the rear roller blind by glancing over the shoulder, and using a hand gesture to open and close the sunroof of the S-Class.
There are five screens.
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The 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class gets five screens including one at the center of the car, lower than the traditional setup and orientated portrait-style, that is a 12.8-inch OLED screen with haptic feedback. Buyers can get up to three screens in the rear. A standard screen sits in front of the driver.
Your preferences can be transferred to any seat.
Want to switch drivers? Change seats after a quick stop? Now there is no fuss. Simple scan a QR code with the Mercedes app and the vehicle is automatically connected to the Mercedes me account. Personal preferences such as a favorite radio station and preselected settings can be transferred to any seat via the personal Mercedes me profile (up to seven can be saved). These setting can be used in other Mercedes vehicles as well.
This setting could be especially helpful for fleet drivers who ferry around “regulars”. They can save their clients’ seat settings and preferences then apply them to the vehicle before arriving for pickup.
Fingerprint, face, and voice recognition is used for security.
In addition to the use of a PIN, new authentication methods are available in the 2021 S-Class. The MBUX system now features fingerprint, face and voice recognition, which allows access to individual settings or verification of digital payment processes from the vehicle.
The driver’s information screen has four appearance styles and three modes.
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The driver’s information display features a three-dimensional effect. Drivers can choose between four different appearance styles of the screen: Discreet, Sporty, Exclusive, and Classic. The screens also function in three modes: navigation, assistance, and service.
The car warns you about your safety.
The car’s exit warning function uses cameras to recognize that an occupant wants to leave a vehicle. If another user is approaching in the blind spot, the active ambient lighting becomes part of the exit warning system and flashes red. The system can slo check whether a child seat is correctly attached to the front passenger seat. Additionally, there is a driver attention monitor.
The voice assistant is capable of chit-chat.
This technology appears to work in a similar fashion to Amazon Alexa or Google Home. The new Chit-Chat function can answer a number of general domain questions, start a dialogue with a real person, connect to and control home appliances, and more.
Your Mercedes is listening to everyone.
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The car’s voice assistant can be operated from each seating position. Using the “Hey Mercedes” voice command to activate the microphones within the car. However, “Hey Mercedes” isn’t always necessary. For example, “Accept call” will answer a ringing phone call. The system now supports 27 languages.
The head-up display has augmented reality content.
The system doesn’t just show you which way to turn. It shows lanes and overlays the lanes with arrows to show which way to go. Mercedes calls these arrows “fishbones”.
The HUD’s display area corresponds to the area of a 77-inch diagonal televisions.
Content can be shared among screens.
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Content presented on screens throughout the cabin can be shared with other passengers. Selection and amendment of navigation is now possible from the rear seats.
