# Seductive Matte Supercars The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Night Edition is Demure By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-12-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-sclass-coupe References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/mercedes-benz-s-class-night-edition/) & [mercedes-benz](https://www.mercedes-benz.com/en/mercedes-benz/vehicles/passenger-cars/s-class/s-class-coupe-night-edition-even-more-exclusive/) Aiming to give the [luxury coupe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-century) even more stylistic appeal, the [Mercedes-Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-cle-coupe) S-Class Coupe Night Edition is a darkly demure vehicle that's designed to get looks. The vehicle is available in S400 4Matic, S500 and S500 4Matic options, and comes in a stunning [matte paint style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-black-badge-spectre) that is a selenite gray magno color. The mirrors on the vehicle are made to pop with a high-gloss finish as a stark contrast to the very matte aesthetic of the rest of the car. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Night Edition is set to make a formal debut in January in Detroit before being formally launched in August 2017 in the American market. The vehicle, however, will be available in Europe in April 2017. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Matte Car Finishing Trend:** The growing popularity of matte paint finishes creates an opportunity for companies to offer more options for personalization and emphasis on the tactile experience of luxury cars. - **Contrasting Car Accents Trend:** The use of contrasting accents, such as high-gloss mirrors, in luxury car designs is a potential innovation opportunity to make dynamic and visually-striking impressions. - **Regional Car Launch Trend:** Introducing luxury vehicles in regional markets can be a successful marketing strategy to build buzz and anticipation for a wider scale release. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can capitalize on the matte paint trend by providing customization options and new textures. - **Luxury Goods Industry:** Luxury goods can incorporate the contrasting accents trend in product design to create bold and visually-stimulating aesthetics. - **Marketing Industry:** Marketing firms can explore and utilize launching strategies for regional markets to build hype and anticipation for new luxury product releases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dark Tonal Sportscars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maserati-mc20-notte-edition.md) - [Sculpted Two-Door Coupes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-cle-coupe.md) - [Gold-Tinted Luxe Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-edition-gwagen.md) - [Special Edition Dark Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-camry-nightshade.md) - [Luxury Sedan Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-mercedesbenz-sclass.md) - [Stylish Concept Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-cla.md) - [Monochromatic Diamond-Like Luxury SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brabus-800-xlp-superwhite.md) - [Distinguished Digitally-Focused EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesmaybach-eqs-suv.md) - [Romantic Luxury Vehicle Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gclass-stronger-than-diamonds.md)