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2016 Mercedes Benz S550: Review Of Dr. Bukola Saraki's Official Car by AutoReportNG2: 6:03pm On Feb 16, 2017 |
Having reviewed cars of some Nigerian officials from President Buhari, Gov. Fayose, Ooni of Ife, HRH, Sanusi Lamido among others, the lists will be not complete without taking a review of the Senate President's wonders on heels. The SP came under backlash last year when the Premium Times broke an exclusive that the Senate took delivery of some exotic cars despite been under economic crunch and recession, Dr. Bukola Saraki was quick to explain his stand on the issue and how the cars came about. I won't bore you with the details as we are interested in that now. It may be of note that these cars were supplied by the Lagos Auto- Sellers, Mr. Lanre Shittu. The official car of the Senate President is 2016 model Mercedes Benz S550, of course, its an armored car. Introduction The S-Class full-size luxury sedan has long been the face of class, sophistication, and cutting-edge technology for Mercedes-Benz. The latest S continues the tradition with perhaps the most pampering cabin on the market and enough gadgetry to put technophiles into a state of utter bliss. Overview Supple leather, exquisite wood garnishments, and good metal trim cover every inch of the S-Class' interior, creating an air of old-world opulence. Fire it up and bring the electronics to life, however, and it immediately becomes apparent that the big sedan has all four wheels firmly planted in the 21st century. The S-Class is the world's first car to be able to detect and react to bumps thanks to an optional "MAGIC BODY CONTROL" system. This technology uses stereo cameras to scan for imperfections in the road surface ahead and prepare the chassis to smooth out any potholes or bumps. Style and Power Outside, the S-Class combines traditional touches like a formal, upright version of the corporate Mercedes grille with flowing surface detailing borrowed from the automaker's rakish four-door sedan models. Notably, the lighting system is comprised entirely of LED units - in fact, there's not a single incandescent lightbulb to be found inside or outside of the car. Standard and Optional Features Every S-Class model comes standard with a navigation system, a Burmester AM/FM/CD/SiriusXM stereo system, a panorama sunroof, heated seats, leather upholstery, a rearview camera, Bluetooth connectivity, full LED exterior and interior lighting, a power rear window sunshade, adaptive high beam assist and 18-inch alloy wheels. Night View Assist Plus Mercedes engineers managed to improve the S-Class' night-vision system with the introduction of Night View Assist PLUS, which is equipped a special pedestrian detection function. The Pre-Safe braking system has also been improved to reduce injuries in unavoidable crashes. Mercedes says the car can apply maximum braking pressure automatically around 0.6 seconds before what is recognized as an unavoidable accident. The system therefore acts as something like an "electronic crumple zone," Mercedes contends. Occupant Safety In addition to ABS and ESP stability control, the S-Class boasts nine supplemental restraints including two-stage front air bags, a knee air bag for the driver and pelvic air bags which work together with curtain and side air bags to provide extra protection for front occupants in dangerous side-impact collisions. Rear seatbelt airbags are optional. A standard "ATTENTION ASSIST" system can alert the driver to the first signs of drowsiness, a factor that causes more than 100,000 accidents a year in the U.S.A. A steering sensor is coupled to smart software that uses 70 parameters to establish a unique driver profile during the first 20 minutes of driving. Between 50 and 112 mph, the system identifies the erratic steering corrections drivers make as they begin to get drowsy and triggers an audible warning and a "Time for a Rest?" message with a coffee cup icon in the instrument cluster. Specifications General Body Style: Sedan Size: Full size Market Segment: Luxury Weight: 4740 lbs Exterior Length: 206.5 in. Width: 73.7 in. Height: 58.0 in. Wheelbase: 124.6 in. Ground Clearance: 5.75 in. Front Track: 62.9 in. Rear Track: 63.2 in. Weight Distribution: TBD Drag Coefficient: TBD Interior - General Seats: 5 Passenger Volume: 125.0 cu. ft. Cargo Volume: 16.4 cu. ft. Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD Interior - Front Row Volume: TBD Leg Room: 41.9 in. Head Room: 37.8 in. Shoulder Room: 59.1 in. Hip Room: TBD Interior - Second Row Volume: TBD Leg Room: 42.3 in. Head Room: 38.5 in. Shoulder Room: 58.7 in. Hip Room: TBD Propulsion Fuel Type: Gas Engine Type: 4.7L V8 Power: 429 hp @ 5250 rpm Torque: 516 lb-ft @ 1800-3500 rpm Transmission: 7-Speed Automatic Highway Fuel Economy: 25 mpg City Fuel Economy: 15 mpg Forced Induction: Turbocharger Direct Injection: Yes Chassis Layout: Rear Wheel Drive Front Suspension: Double Wishbone Rear Suspension: Multi-Link Wheels Front: 18" Aluminum Front Tires: 255/45R18 Rear: 18" Aluminum Rear Tires: 255/45R18 Trailering & Hauling Trailer Weight: TBD Payload: N/A Tongue Weight: TBD http://www.autoreportng.com/2017/02/2016-mercedes-benz-s550-review-of-dr.html 4 Likes
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Re: 2016 Mercedes Benz S550: Review Of Dr. Bukola Saraki's Official Car by AutoReportNG2: 6:04pm On Feb 16, 2017 |
Innoson cars next.... Please can someone please help to tell those at Innoson Motors to reply mails. Its been 4 days now and no word from them... See more pictures and update here... http://www.autoreportng.com/2017/02/2016-mercedes-benz-s550-review-of-dr.html Source 4 Likes |
Re: 2016 Mercedes Benz S550: Review Of Dr. Bukola Saraki's Official Car by bankyblue(m): 6:09pm On Feb 16, 2017 |
hmmmmm, na the trending thing for NL be this? anyway i go wait for my turn, when u guys will talk about my 2017 brand new keke.....lubbish 16 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 2016 Mercedes Benz S550: Review Of Dr. Bukola Saraki's Official Car by AutoReportNG2: 6:11pm On Feb 16, 2017 |
bankyblue: LOL... Why are you vexing? If you buy your car, send me the specs and pictures, I go do am for you free of charge... LOL How are you today? 7 Likes |
Re: 2016 Mercedes Benz S550: Review Of Dr. Bukola Saraki's Official Car by bankyblue(m): 6:13pm On Feb 16, 2017 |
AutoReportNG2: NOT FINE, AM MISSING MY DEAR PMB 15 Likes |
Re: 2016 Mercedes Benz S550: Review Of Dr. Bukola Saraki's Official Car by KealDrogo: 6:20pm On Feb 16, 2017 |
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Re: 2016 Mercedes Benz S550: Review Of Dr. Bukola Saraki's Official Car by AutoReportNG2: 6:25pm On Feb 16, 2017 |
KealDrogo: LOL.. Dont worry, God will surprise you in a miraclously way... 12 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 2016 Mercedes Benz S550: Review Of Dr. Bukola Saraki's Official Car by moscobabs(m): 6:55pm On Feb 16, 2017 |
op I only see 2 car review in your profile where are others? pls we need VP official car too o 1 Like |
Re: 2016 Mercedes Benz S550: Review Of Dr. Bukola Saraki's Official Car by AutoReportNG2: 7:28pm On Feb 16, 2017 |
moscobabs: Check the initial ID www.nairaland.com/autoreportng VP car is on coming, we are working on that soon. Thanks for your patronage... LOL |
Re: 2016 Mercedes Benz S550: Review Of Dr. Bukola Saraki's Official Car by Specialist900(m): 7:58pm On Feb 16, 2017 |
Just look at all our money 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 2016 Mercedes Benz S550: Review Of Dr. Bukola Saraki's Official Car by Nairadays: 8:07pm On Feb 16, 2017 |
Class, not bad for a Senate President. Meanwhile the German Chancellor rides an Audi A8 W12 Engine while they sell the mercedes brand to the world. I wonder what type of cars did Buhari reject before he was inaugurated as President? Besides i've been seeing Osinbajo in one BMW like that; wonder what type of specs it'll be? 3 Likes |
Re: 2016 Mercedes Benz S550: Review Of Dr. Bukola Saraki's Official Car by izzou(m): 8:08pm On Feb 16, 2017 |
I just bought the 2017 model This one is too old naa 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 2016 Mercedes Benz S550: Review Of Dr. Bukola Saraki's Official Car by MrMystrO(m): 8:09pm On Feb 16, 2017 |
abegi..
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Re: 2016 Mercedes Benz S550: Review Of Dr. Bukola Saraki's Official Car by dpete1: 8:10pm On Feb 16, 2017 |
Lawd have mercy Someone should just check the 'OVERVIEW' of the article above...it says the car can react to bumps,so the occupants would not even feel anything.I believe that must be the reason why the man got it...u know, bad roads everywhere.So he won't feel the potholes on the road anytime he uses road transport. NO HOPE FOR WE THE MASSES 14 Likes |
Re: 2016 Mercedes Benz S550: Review Of Dr. Bukola Saraki's Official Car by holatimmy(f): 8:10pm On Feb 16, 2017 |
I will go and buy my own... See oppression 1 Like |
Re: 2016 Mercedes Benz S550: Review Of Dr. Bukola Saraki's Official Car by dpete1: 8:10pm On Feb 16, 2017 |
Oga,show us buhari own too |
Re: 2016 Mercedes Benz S550: Review Of Dr. Bukola Saraki's Official Car by val4sure(m): 8:11pm On Feb 16, 2017 |
This is classic. There are just two cars in the whole world,benz and others. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 2016 Mercedes Benz S550: Review Of Dr. Bukola Saraki's Official Car by coolshegs10(m): 8:11pm On Feb 16, 2017 |
"The S-Class is the world's first car to be able to detect and react to bumps thanks to an optional "MAGIC BODY CONTROL" system. This technology uses stereo cameras to scan for imperfections in the road surface ahead and prepare the chassis to smooth out any potholes or bumps.... " No wonder they don't care about our bad roads... Continue o, u can do better. 12 Likes |
Re: 2016 Mercedes Benz S550: Review Of Dr. Bukola Saraki's Official Car by datola: 8:11pm On Feb 16, 2017 |
Same as the President's (of Nigeria)? This mere president of the money guzzling senate sha want to compete with PMB. 2 Likes |
Re: 2016 Mercedes Benz S550: Review Of Dr. Bukola Saraki's Official Car by remainhidden: 8:12pm On Feb 16, 2017 |
Funny enough that is a Taxi car here in Turkey.. Had to pay 12k equivalent in naira just for a 10mins drive, So common here 1 Like |
Re: 2016 Mercedes Benz S550: Review Of Dr. Bukola Saraki's Official Car by kabawa(m): 8:12pm On Feb 16, 2017 |
Saraki you open your eyes well well go market |
Re: 2016 Mercedes Benz S550: Review Of Dr. Bukola Saraki's Official Car by dacovajnr: 8:13pm On Feb 16, 2017 |
AutoReportNG2:You suffered to research and laboured when Google is there?
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Re: 2016 Mercedes Benz S550: Review Of Dr. Bukola Saraki's Official Car by dpete1: 8:13pm On Feb 16, 2017 |
Re: 2016 Mercedes Benz S550: Review Of Dr. Bukola Saraki's Official Car by WhiteNoise(m): 8:13pm On Feb 16, 2017 |
Review Dino's Bugatti na! |
Re: 2016 Mercedes Benz S550: Review Of Dr. Bukola Saraki's Official Car by rattlesnake(m): 8:15pm On Feb 16, 2017 |
insult |
Re: 2016 Mercedes Benz S550: Review Of Dr. Bukola Saraki's Official Car by lonelydora: 8:15pm On Feb 16, 2017 |
Mercedes is really a car. |
Re: 2016 Mercedes Benz S550: Review Of Dr. Bukola Saraki's Official Car by Nobody: 8:16pm On Feb 16, 2017 |
Re: 2016 Mercedes Benz S550: Review Of Dr. Bukola Saraki's Official Car by TijaniAbu: 8:17pm On Feb 16, 2017 |
AutoReportNG2: You are asking for Fake Pastor VP Osinbajo sorry Acting President Fake Pastor VP Osinbajo's car? You mean he does not ride in a heavenly chariot pulled by angels and fuelled by communion wine? Soon Fake Pastor will pretend he rides in bolekaja molue, or better still his convoy is populated by Keke napep. Fake Pastor should not come and tell his habitual lies of humility or parsimony when Nigerians know that even his SSS goons are using Mercedes benz S class cars as security cars to be harassing innocent motorists off the road. 2 Likes |
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