Inside Ksh 20M Mercedes Benz Rachel Ruto Was Chauffeured in at JKIA 

A collage image of First Lady Rachel Ruto alighting from the Mercedes Benz S-Class (W222)  and the vehicle at JKIA on February 25, 2023.
A photo collage of First Lady Rachel Ruto alighting from the Mercedes Benz S-Class (W222) and the vehicle at JKIA on February 25, 2023.
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First Lady Rachel Ruto was chauffeured in a Mercedes Benz S-Class (W222) car to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to receive her US counterpart, Jill Biden, on Friday, February 24.

Rachel was in the company of East Africa Community (EAC) Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano and other government officials. 

However, the First Lady and her security detail rode in the black Mercedes Benz, with the KDC registration plates series. 

Details of the Car

A Mercedes Benz S-Class (W222) car cruising on a highway.
A Mercedes Benz S-Class (W222) car cruising on a highway.
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The production of the exquisite car began from 2013 to 2017. It is famed for its classy finish and sleek body shape and is estimated to cost between Ksh20 million to Ksh25 million. The variation is due to importation costs.

One of the features that sets it apart from other cars is the magic body control system which helps the vehicle navigate.

Through the system, the car uses a camera that surveys the road for any portholes or bumps and communicates the same to the wheels to minimise shock when cruising.

"The road scan feature employs a stereo camera to adapt the damping in good time to the carriageway ahead and to increase or reduce the load on the wheels via active hydraulics. 

"Additionally, the curve inclination function enables the body of the vehicle to lean inwards by up to 2.65 degrees on bends," Mercedes Benz stated in its review.

In terms of dimensions, the car is 524.8 centimetres long and 189.9 centimetres high from the ground. The S-Class weighs 1925 kilograms.

It is also a high-performance vehicle with a high-powered engine to navigate major highways and roads. 

The car can cruise at a maximum speed of 250 kilometres per hour.

"Generating an output of 450 KW (612 hp) and 850 Nm of torque, it sets benchmarks in terms of power and torque. The engine features the tried-and-tested twin turbochargers which are mounted inside the V configuration, rather than on the outside of the cylinder banks," the manufacturer stated.

An interior of a Mercedes Benz S-Class (W222) car.
An interior of a Mercedes Benz S-Class (W222) car.
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In terms of interior, the car is designed to suit its guests with seats made of leather. Given the size of that vehicle, the passages also enjoy space, especially those who take the rear seats.

"It has optional electrically adjustable rear seats that offer tailor-made travel comfort. The backrests of the two outer luxury seats can be reclined to an angle of up to 37 degrees.

"This standard of seat comfort in the outer rear seats can be further enhanced,"read the review in part.