DRIVING IMPRESSION
Getting the VVIP treatment in the Mercedes S450L
Thembekile Vokwana experiences the Mercedes S450L
Bucket list: Being driven by a chauffeur in a Mercedes-Benz S-Class; Ticked. I recently had the privilege of being driven by a gentleman from AMG Driving Academy, Muhammad Hoosain. I call it a privilege because this R1.6m S-Class, in “entry-level” trim, is a byword for luxury. As I sat there with my legs comfortably stretched out in the back of the car, I imagined myself doing multibillion-rand deals hidden behind completely blacked-out windows with retractable blinds that made it impossible for anyone outside to see me. The S-Class has always been seen as a jewel in the Mercedes-Benz crown, and with the S450L the company hasn’t done too badly either. My late dad used to own a silver-grey Mercedes Benz 380SE (W126), with beige interior and a sunroof, model in the 80s. He swore by the brand as he saw it as the epitome of luxury and excellence. I wonder what he would say now if he were sitting with me at the back of this “limousine” from Stuttgart. This car has been a favourite of bus...
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