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2014 Ward’s 10 Best Interiors Winner – Mercedes S550
May 1, 2014
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Advanced technology does not overshadow old-school charm of interior design, which favors a pleasantly relaxed design cues influenced by classic British coachbuilders.
Interior LEDs allow for several dramatic colors for ambient lighting, including red, white and blue.
Most judges found blue most intriguing color for ambient lighting.
Huge flat-screen displays offer wide array of information, from reconfigurable gauge cluster to HMI information.
High-tech instrumentation easily coexists with retro design touches such as round airflow vents that dominate center stack and IP.
Unlike some competitors, S550 loaded with advanced active safety features in addition to luxury.
Driver's seat exceptionally comfortable during relaxed and agresssive driving.
Computer controlled air cushions and heating elements give spa-quality massage.
Rear seat developed with China in mind, where many owners are chauffeured.
Interior impeccably finished with new materials but Old-World design.
All details have hand-crafted look.
All details have hand-crafted look.
No other car interior on Earth combines aesthetics, technology and safety like the new Mercedes S-Class. (See related story: Mercedes S550 Best of All Worlds.)
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