"For what really counts" is the perfect slogan of the latest Mercedes Benz model S 680 GUARD 4MATIC. Simply because this new automobile developed by the luxury German brand meets the highest standards regarding ballistic test level set for civilian vehicles, it also shows high resistance on exposure to an explosion. The introduction of the S 680 GUARD 4MATIC was celebrated grandly at its world premiere held at the IAA or the International Motor Show in Munich, Germany. Here is MWTV through this article highlighting a few facts that you need to know about this new special protection model of the Mercedes S-Class.  

Mercedes Benz S 680 GUARD 4MATIC, a safety centric car: 

The S 680 GUARD 4MATIC has been specifically developed by Mercedes Benz, keeping customer safety in mind. This special model has been created to offer civilian vehicles comprehensive protection. According to Dirk Fetzer, Head of Product Management S-Class, no other automobile series comprehensively protects a human while on the drive as S 680 GUARD 4MATIC does. Enhancing this car's safety utility is its quality and durability as well. All thanks to the advanced and extensive development as well as testing activities that Mercedes undertook.  

A special protection system of Mercedes Benz S 680 GUARD 4MATIC: 

The S 680 GUARD 4MATIC possesses an integrated protected system or iSS that gives the car an innovative edge. It also possesses a GUARD specific shell made of protective elements. This protective sheath represents the core of the ISS system. Furthermore, the integrated protected system includes the adaptation of the suspension engine and transmission. It is to mainly ensure that the vehicle is handled with great care, just like its production. More importantly, the outer layer of S 680 GUARD 4MATIC is made of aluminium, giving it a very inconspicuous appearance.  

Awesome S 680 GUARD 4MATIC interior and additional features:   

The interior of the S 680 GUARD 4MATIC benefits from the presence of the ISS. It also exudes comfort mainly since the dimensions are similar to those of the long S-Class. In this vehicle, gaps in the panel within the body shell is kept to a minimum. The brand thereby ensures that they stick to their philosophy of the 'Sensual Purity Design'. In terms of customizations, there are more than 80 options available for S 680 GUARD 4MATIC. These include active ambient lighting, a media display with OLED technology, and a rear suite and airbag.  

The excellent exterior of the S 680 GUARD 4MATIC: 

   The inner surfaces of the glass are made of polycarbonate. The main reason for its usage is splinter protection. In addition, to providing complete protection, this material also ensures that visibility is not affected. Above all, it has been integrated within the glass so that it is very unnoticeable at first glance. 

S 680 GUARD 4MATIC protection certification of the highest class:

The Mercedes-Benz new S 680 GUARD 4MATIC model is certified following the directives of VPAM, which is an association of test centres for attack-resistant material and structures. The testing of this vehicle was carried by Beschussamt Ulm, the only weapons, ammunitions, safety technology certification body. It is located in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. This S 680 GUARD 4MATIC vehicle, according to VPAM, fulfils the requirements of the highest civilian protection class. The test involves the body and windows of the latest Mercedes-Benz automobile having to withstand an assault triggered by a rife. The S 680 GUARD 4MATIC is also found to have the capacity of protecting against a blast attack. 

So, after the release of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class with a short and long wheelbase and the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, it is time to welcome the S 680 GUARD 4MATIC belonging to a new S-Class generation.   

Now here's a car that MWTV can't necessarily review as its true worth and potential is not in a straight line drive or even off-road. But when there's trouble, and we mean serious trouble, this is the car that counts.