Kukere master, Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, popularly called Iyanya, is a Nigerian artist who warmed his way into the hearts of many when he won the Season One edition of Project Fame West Africa in 2008.
His hit single, Kukere, contributed greatly to his success and fame in the music industry as the song almost became a national anthem. The dance style is still cherished by many till now. The Calabar born singer acquired the 2012 Mercedes Benz E350 in 2013. He’s said to have spent about $50,000 (about N8m) on the ride.
Despite his macho stature, the E350 Mercedes car seems good for him as its design, though sporty, accommodates men of his type. It has a customised plate number – IYANYA.
The 2012 Mercedes Benz E350 features a direct-injection 3.5-liter V6 that produces 302 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. It is an All Wheel Drive with seven-speed automatic transmission that transmits its power to the road with unshakable precision, with the capacity to accelerate from 0 – 60mph in 6.5 seconds and only a few cars in its class can come close to its fuel economy estimates of 22 mpg city/33 mpg highway and 26 mpg combined. In edmunds brake testing, an E350 saloon car with all-season tyres came to a stop from 60 mph in 121 feet.
Safety
It is equipped with 17-inch wheels, automatic headlights, LED running lights, sunroof, automatic wipers, a rearview camera and a rear-facing third-row seat. It also comes with antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front side airbags, front pelvic airbags, side curtain airbags and a driver knee airbag. Also standard are the Mercedes-Benz Attention Assist – a driver’s drowsiness and inattention warning system – and a pre-safe mechanism that anticipates an imminent crash and automatically takes measures to better secure occupants.
The lane-tracking package adds a blind-spot warning system and a lane departure warning system. The Driver Assistance package has adaptive cruise control and more advanced versions of the lane tracking items that can take evasive action should the driver fail to do so. It also has front and rear parking sensors, split-folding rear seats, heated and ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, enhanced front seats with adjustable bolsters, a heated steering wheel, an infrared night vision warning system and a rear seat entertainment system.
Seating
Its front seats are extremely adjustable and offer ample space for taller drivers, while at the back, it’s spacious with comfortable accommodation. It also comes standard with leatherette upholstery and 14-way power-adjustable front seats, heated front seats, ventilated front seats and an active multi-contour driver’s seat with massage.
Interior
The model has a cabin done in a style that is meant to recall luxury and comfort. With firm seats which offer impressive comfort and support over long distances, the car also comes with an electronics interface which combines a large display screen, a control knob, dash-mounted buttons, cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control, interior accent lighting, auto-dimming inside and driver-side mirrors.
With this model, driving can be fun. It has Bluetooth phone and audio streaming that enables drivers to stream music from their phone and talk hands-free in the car, a six-CD/DVD changer and HD Radio and a 7-inch display, all enjoyable through its eight-speaker sound system. Alternatively, users can use the auxiliary audio jack for exclusive listening.
Driving Impressions
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 350 strikes a brilliant balance between ride quality and handling ability. It offers an adaptable, rewarding and confident car for the widest variety of surfaces and situations. Although it’s not the most athletic pick, it, nevertheless, offers highly tactile steering, strong engines and a chassis that inspires confidence. Regardless of body style or engine, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E 350 is a special luxury car to drive, according to reviewers.
The good: The model has a spacious back seat and a large trunk. It has increased power and fuel efficiency.
The bad: Test drivers said the E350 comes standard with Mercedes’ COMAND system which complicates audio, climate and navigation functions.
