Driving into the future

Words Melinda Burton | Photos Supplied

Mercedes-Benz shakes things up in their 2018 campaign for the A-Class, teaming up with an international star to inject a vibrant, playful, and stylish energy into the luxury driving scene.

The message of this ad is simple: The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is more than just a car; it’s a smart-phone on wheels. In the campaign titled ‘Just Like You’, the A-Class flexes its remarkable ability to adapt to a driver’s needs, setting a new standard for automotive personalisation and connectivity.

The commercial opens with an A-Class effortlessly navigating the bustling streets of an urban landscape, setting the stage for its extraordinary capabilities. As the narrative unfolds, viewers witness the A-Class seamlessly adjusting to various drivers.

Starting with a feature that enables an adaptable dashboard display that can be tailored to suit individual preferences, we see how avoidance technology helps evade a collision and even helps one driver find a parking spot.

Each scene is designed to demonstrate the A-Class’s product features, emphasising its versality and proving it offers not only an enhanced driving experience, but an enviable driving companion.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Suddenly, renowned hip-hop artist Nicki Minaj unexpectedly materialises in the passenger seat, catching both the driver and viewer off guard, especially considering Nicki’s absence from the public eye at the time.With a playful wink and a nod to the beat, Nicki adds a flair of fun and charm. Her enthusiastic and witty reaction to a sharp turn—“Yikes, you did that!”—underscores the prowess and capabilities of the MBUX system.

At the heart of the campaign, is the revolutionary MBUX control system, which brings a touch of tech-savvy sophistication to the Mercedes-Benz range, akin to conversing with Siri or Google.

In a pivotal moment, a woman confidently seated behind the wheel of her A-Class is engaging with the interactive system. “Hey Mercedes, play me some hip-hop,” she says.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class