INNOVATIONS
Mercedes S-Class will debut frontal airbags for rear passengers
The luxury sedan will also be able to lift its suspension to 'brace' for impact in a side crash
30 July 2020 - 06:16
Mercedes-Benz has been drip-feeding information about its upcoming new S-Class which is being unveiled in September, and the latest disclosure is that it will be the world’s first car with frontal airbags for rear passengers.
Many cars have side and curtain airbags in the rear doors, but this will be the first time back seat passengers will be protected in the event of a frontal impact, by means of airbags mounted in the front seats....
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