Mercedes-Benz is a brand from Germany that has been selling its products for a long time in Indonesia. Even Sultan Soerakarta (now Solo) Pakoe Boewono X was the first person in Java and Indonesia to own a Mercedes Benz car, Benz Victoria Phaeton, in 1894.
However, Mercedes-Benz officially sold its products in Indonesia 76 years later through PT Star Motors Indonesia. Until now, to be precise, it has entered the 50th anniversary of Mercedes-Benz selling its products in Indonesia and even some types of products have become the favorite choice of Mercedes-Benz vehicles for journalists and automotive influencers in the country and have been named the most unique Mercedes ever in the automotive world.
The following is a summary of the most unique and favorite Mercedes-Benz vehicles to choose from. This data was successfully obtained based on the results of a survey conducted on 50 respondents from automotive journalist colleagues on April 22-30, 2020:
- G-Class
The G-Class clearly needs no introduction as it is Mercedes-Benz’s most popular off-roader vehicle. Aside from its timeless but boxy design, this vehicle has its own charm and aesthetic that has captivated anyone who sees it. In fact, it is this unique design and image that makes the G-Class stand out in its segment, offering high-end luxury and providing the best off-road driving experience of any modern luxury SUV. Therefore, it can be concluded that this vehicle is not only in demand because of its off-road capability, but also its blend of modern and classic design and agility, making this car highly multi-functional and suitable for use at any time. “The G-Class is a comfortable vehicle to carry to any area and is an all-purpose vehicle. This model makes users look sturdy, manly, powerful and still looks elegant on the streets, ”said one respondent.
- AMG GT 4-door Coupé
The Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door Coupé is the first four-door sports car from Affalterbach, Germany, the headquarters of AMG. This car takes directly from the success of the legacy Mercedes-Benz products, namely the SLS and AMG GT. As a self-developed vehicle, the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door Coupe combines a unique design, high comfort, and a sports car engine with outstanding performance. The car features an athletic four-door fastback layout that offers more space and provides more potential use. The AMG GT 4-door Coupé is the preferred sports car segment choice for those looking for a vehicle to explore everyday corners of the city, with the unmatched engine performance of the Mercedes-AMG. One of the comments about this car “Very sporty, sexy,
- E-Class
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is here to meet the needs of Mercedes-Benz customers who are looking for a modern executive sedan vehicle. Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a middle segment that is well known for its sportiness and elegance, even synonymous with sensual purity. This car is equipped with a variety of very cutting-edge technologies such as technologies such as a widescreen cockpit, 64-color ambient light and Active Parking Assist. With these features, the E-Class has become a benchmark in its segment. For respondents who chose this car gave a comment “E-Class represents success, beauty, intelligence, performance, modern”.
- Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is a car that takes a spiritual line from the Mercedes-Benz supercar that was born in the 1950s, namely the 300 SL “Gullwing”. The birth of the SLS soon became the dream car of every car enthusiast. This car features a highly recognizable “Gullwing” door design. Now, because it is identical to the supercar of the 1950s, this car is also equipped with an engine with a 6.2 liter V8 configuration. The machine can deliver power of 622 horsepower. One of the comments about this model is “SLS with Gullwing is the best car to date”.