The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class and E-Class will be premiering in an open-door showcasing in Lagos, the economic capital of Nigeria, this Saturday, June 8. The event takes place at Weststar Associates Ltd in the Ikate-Lekki area of Lagos.

“Visitors will be afforded the opportunity to get up-close and personal with the products on display as a test-drive experience will be the highlight of the day,” said the company’s Public Relations/Legal Adviser, Lawuyi Funmi, in a statement made available to News Express.

“This public door event will avail the visitors a chance to discover more about the new products,” she added.

The new A-Class comes with a completely new design setting a novel standard in the auto-industry. However, the design is not the only thing that’s new. Its new chassis ensures driving stability and ride comfort at all times. It also comes with a 3-spoke multifunctional steering wheel with 12 function buttons; automatic headlamp activation and saloon seats with ARTICO man-made leather upholstery. Customers will admire its ability to run with agility due to its quiet but powerful 4-cylinder petrol engines; plus the full range of entertainment systems which include the Audio 5 USB.

With rear seats and luggage compartment created to meet a variety of requirements, the new B-Class is generously spacious and suitable for the whole family. The integral aerial; luggage cover and Audio 20 CD certainly make it an attractive package. Drivers and passengers would definitely be impressed with its efficiency and shift comfort. It is also endowed with electric parking brake; Headlamp Assist with automatic activated headlamps, and the COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST which monitors the car at a speed of 30 to 250km per hour. The B 180 will be coming standard with the Run Flat Tyre technology and the Tyre Fit which allow the driver to continue driving to his destination without changing the tyres, in the event of a puncture.

Powerful and posh, the new C-Class (C 200) is ecologically responsible due to its ECO start/stop function. BlueEFFICIENCY measures are in place which means improved transmission; effective energy management and tyres with optimised rolling resistance. It also adapts to the road, creating a level of driving enjoyment at all times- thanks to the AGILITY CONTROL suspension. The THERMATIC automatic climate control system, in addition, controls the temperature and humidity within the car. The interior chrome detailing and fine piano lacquer-look trim, as well as exterior chromed radiator grille with 7-spoke alloy wheels gives it a striking allure.

Then there’s the all new stylish and elegant E-Class- (E 200; E 300 & E 350) which has once again set the benchmark in its segment as far as design, safety, comfort and environment are concerned. It boasts of palpable ergonomics and pronounced aesthetics giving it a completely new look and design. There’s the new headlamps; bumper and bonnet with expressive flowing lines; LED headlamps; 9 air-bags; the safety fashioned ATTENTION ASSIST and COLLISION ASSIST which include Adaptive Brake assist; the enhanced steering comfort brought on by the Electromechanical Direct-Steer system; the ECO display for monitoring driving- style efficiency; and the newly developed 4-cyclinder petrol engine (which available in the E200).

Speaking about the coming event, the Managing Director of Weststar Associates, Mr. Mirko Plath said: “Weststar is very excited to present an excellent fireworks of new products in one go and looks forward to receiving many customers and friends of the brand on that day.”