Mercedes-Benz will ship its first automotive with a wire steering subsequent yr so it could possibly change the normal steering wheel with a yoke.

The system replaces the mechanical connection between the steering and the entrance wheels with an digital connection – the ‘thread’ – which is alleged to supply quicker reactions and a bigger bandwidth of suggestions.

For instance, the ship quicker to cut back the bodily effort wanted for maneuvers comparable to parking.

And since the wheel not must be spun by a number of revolutions to succeed in full lock, Mercedes has performed away the normal wheel.

It’s now a flat backside yoke just like that within the not too long ago up to date Lexus RZ, which can grow to be the primary automotive bought in Europe with a steering-for-wire setup.

It’s stated that this new design frees the knee room, which makes it simpler to climb out and in of a automotive, and likewise give a greater picture of any inside screens.

Mercedes claims that the brand new configuration additionally brings a extra pure interplay with the rear wheel steering setup to its flagship fashions, such because the S-Class and EQS salons.

The latter was used as a check mule for the system, and since it’s a facial elevate throughout the subsequent yr, it may be the primary Mercedes mannequin geared up with the brand new know-how.

Mercedes added that the elimination of the bodily connection between the steering wheel and the entrance of the automotive “virtually fully” removes the sensation produced by tough highway surfaces.

The setup is supported by a second (extra) group of sensors and cables, which suggests you’ll be able to nonetheless ship the automotive in case an important steering-for-wire system fails.