The current-generation Mercedes-Benz S-class is set to bow out this year, and to give it a fitting farewell, Mercedes-Benz India has launched the S-class Maestro Edition, which is priced at Rs 1.51 crore (ex-showroom). The Maestro Edition isn’t limited to a few cosmetic changes – it also brings added features, albeit for a substantial outlay. Let’s quickly run through what’s new.
- S-class Maestro Edition features Magic Sky control sunroof
- Mercedes Me Connect brings Alexa, Google Home integration
- All-new S-class to be launched later in 2021
Mercedes-Benz S-class Maestro Edition features
One of the most important additions to the S-class Maestro Edition – which costs Rs 13 lakh more than the standard S-class – is a panoramic sunroof with Mercedes’ Magic Sky Control tech, which lets passengers alter the opacity of the sunroof by pressing a switch. Transparency for both the front and rear segments of the sunroof can be configured independently.
Additionally, the S-class Maestro Edition gets a memory package for the front seats – which can be used to save preferred seat, steering and wing mirror positions – as well as eucalyptus wood trim for the interior.
Another highlight with the S-class Maestro Edition is the latest version of the Mercedes Me Connect (MMC) in-car connectivity system. In addition to offering the usual connected car features such as real-time vehicle tracking, speed alerts, remote operation of the windows and sunroof, the latest version of MMC brings Alexa and Google Home integration for the S-class Maestro. Using a Google Home/Alexa Echo device or the mobile app, customers can receive real-time updates or issue commands to the car.
S-class Maestro Edition gets Google Home and Alexa integration with latest version of Mercedes’ Me Connect system.
This MMC update also brings another useful function – the navigation system now shows parking lots around the city under the points of interest section, with additional information on covered and non-covered parking spots.
The new features that are part of the latest MMC have also been rolled out to other MMC-enabled cars in the last few days as an over-the-air update, and customers can activate them from inside the Me Connect smartphone app.
Lastly, Mercedes-Benz is offering a new Anthracite Blue paint scheme with the S-class Maestro Edition, and for those who’d like something different, there’s also the option of a Diamond White exterior scheme paired with a ‘Nut brown’ interior.
Mercedes-Benz S-class Maestro Edition engine details
Based on the S 350d, the Mercedes-Benz S-class Maestro Edition continues with the 3.0-litre, six-cylinder turbo-diesel engine that makes 286hp and 600Nm of torque, paired to a 9-speed automatic. The claimed 0-100kph time is pegged at 6 seconds, while top speed is limited to 250kph.
New Mercedes-Benz S-class coming later in 2021
The current S will make way for the all-new Mercedes-Benz S-class, which is set to be launched in the second half of 2021. While it is more evolution than revolution on the outside compared to the current car, the new S-class’ interior places greater emphasis on technology and connectivity. Mercedes-Benz is expected to launch the new S-class with a choice of six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines, with plug-in hybrid and Maybach versions set to follow.
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