{"id":30997,"date":"2022-06-07T12:35:05","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T09:35:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ugmirror.com\/?p=30997"},"modified":"2022-06-07T12:35:07","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T09:35:07","slug":"photos-inside-shs2-4b-luxury-cars-for-speaker-deputy-that-have-left-tongues-twitching","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ugmirror.com\/index.php\/2022\/06\/07\/photos-inside-shs2-4b-luxury-cars-for-speaker-deputy-that-have-left-tongues-twitching\/","title":{"rendered":"PHOTOS: Inside Shs2.4b Luxury Cars For Speaker, Deputy That Have Left Tongues Twitching"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Parliament of Uganda has decided to procure two luxurious high-end cars for Speaker Anita Annet Among and her deputy Thomas Tayebwa at a cost of \u00a3520,000 (about Shs2.4 billion).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The vehicles were procured from a firm in the UK and one is already here. The second vehicle is arriving next week, according to Parliament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ug Mirror takes you on step by step to understand the 2022 Mercedes Benz S 500 4MATIC Sedan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-class is as much a personal limo for the ultra-wealthy as it is a rolling showcase of the company’s latest tech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only does Mercedes’ iconic sedan have an interior that’s lined with the finest materials, but it also features huge OLED screens on the dashboard as well as a 3D-capable display and navigation with augmented reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along with standard all-wheel drive, the S-class’s effortless acceleration comes from a 429-hp straight-six (S500) or a 496-hp V-8 (S580).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driving either model isn’t about excitement, it’s about isolation and relaxation, which is why the best seats are in the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, this huge barge is surprisingly nimble around curves and in traffic, especially with the optional rear-axle steering. Regardless of the occasion, the 2022 S-class rises to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s New for 2022?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 2022 S-class lineup receives a handful of new additions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most notably, the company’s E-Active Body Control is now available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fully active suspension system automatically adjusts damping and level control for each individual wheel to maximize ride quality and vehicle stability.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Also, newly available is the MBUX Interior Assist, which essentially recognizes gestures as well as hand movements towards the touchscreen or touchpad and highlights or activates the desired content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The system can also tell the difference between the driver and front-seat passenger and store individual preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The S-class comes in new colors, too: Nautical Blue metallic, Kalahari Gold, Manufaktur Cashmere White Mango, and Manufaktur Selenite Grey Mango.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The center console is now offered in metallic black and silver or with black dotted lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engine, Transmission, and Performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mercedes offers the sedan with either a 429-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder engine on the S500 or a 496-hp twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 on the S580.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both powertrains are supplemented by a 48-volt hybrid system (called EQ Boost) and pair with a nine-speed automatic transmission and 4Matic all-wheel drive.<\/p>\n\n\n

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There will also be a plug-in-hybrid model that’s said to have about 60 miles of all-electric range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve sampled the gas-powered sedan in its native Germany and on our shores, which showcased its different suspension and steering modes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While every model rides on an air suspension, the E-Active Body Control has a “curve” function” that subtly leans the car into corners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The S-class can also be equipped with an all-wheel steering system that makes the big-bodied Merc surprisingly easy to manoeuvre in tight spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The six-cylinder S500 is rated at 21 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway. Stepping up to the V-8-powered S580 drops those estimates to 16 mpg city and 25 highway.<\/p>\n\n\n

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We’ve tested the latter on our 75-mph fuel-economy route, which is part of our extensive testing regimen, where it returned an impressive 32 mpg on the highway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Inside, the S-class prioritizes screens. Lots of them. The sedan is available with up to five, including a giant center touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The latter works in concert with other technology to create a three-dimensional effect, but\u2014thankfully\u2014it can be turned off if you’d prefer the screens have a conventional appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n

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There’s also an enhanced head-up display that will show navigation directions in augmented reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basically, arrows move and turn in real-time to supposedly better assist the driver. The build quality and cabin materials live up to Mercedes’ upscale standards, and the sedan provides limousine-like accommodations for all passengers, specifically those riding in the back.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The new model’s rear-seat area offers slightly increased headroom and legroom, and it can also be equipped with power-adjustable reclining seats that have massage functions and extensive heating elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along with being physically coddled, those in the back should be mentally entertained by the optional rear-seat entertainment system that adds two 11.6-inch screens on the front seatbacks as well as the interactive LED interior lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Infotainment and Connectivity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A cutting-edge infotainment system has become a hallmark of modern luxury cars, and Mercedes makes good on that with its latest and greatest interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sedan’s center stack is dominated by a huge 12.8-inch OLED touchscreen that sits portrait-style, but it doesn’t come with any sort of touchpad or rotary controller.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What it does come with is an enhanced version of Mercedes’ MBUX software that features improved voice-command functions and smartphone-esque capability, including facial recognition and fingerprint scanning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, popular staples such as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and wireless charging are standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The S-class sedan also has a standard Burmester 3D sound system, but a more powerful Burmester 4D stereo is available, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every four-door S-class comes with an array of standard driver-assistance technology, including the ability to park itself and even take preventative measures to protect passengers when it detects an imminent collision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sedan is also available with innovative features that include rear-seat airbags and an active suspension that will lift the car up to reduce the severity of damage during a collision.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Key safety features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Standard forward-collision warning and automated emergency braking<\/li>
  • Standard lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist<\/li>
  • Standard adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go technology<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Warranty and Maintenance Coverage<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Mercedes has surprisingly mediocre warranty coverage compared with the protection that’s offered by some other luxury brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For example, Genesis offers a significantly longer limited and powertrain warranty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    BMW and Jaguar also have some of the best complimentary maintenance in the biz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Limited warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Powertrain warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    No complimentary scheduled maintenance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Summary of Specifications <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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