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jltait · 28 May 2020, 11:08 AM

Hey all. What do you think of the new 2021 Mercedes S Class? Appears to be entirely touchscreen infotainment (a la A8), and perhaps feature level 3 autonomous driving..

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...9Tb09oLUtTci0.

James Madsen · 28 May 2020, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jltait

Hey all. What do you think of the new 2021 Mercedes S Class? Appears to be entirely touchscreen infotainment (a la A8), and perhaps feature level 3 autonomous driving..

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...9Tb09oLUtTci0.

That is absolutely stunning! Thanks for sharing

daveathall · 28 May 2020, 06:33 PM

It looks great, steering wheel is on the wrong side but I am sure thats just a teething problem.

Dan Pierce · 28 May 2020, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

It looks great, steering wheel is on the wrong side but I am sure thats just a teething problem.

dP

dxbtousa · 28 May 2020, 06:34 PM

Rear end is terrible.

swatty · 28 May 2020, 06:49 PM

I’ve been an MB fan my whole life. Not sure about this one. Rear end looks ordinary at best. Hope I’m wrong, sometimes thing look different in the flesh

Vamp · 28 May 2020, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by swatty

I’ve been an MB fan my whole life. Not sure about this one. Rear end looks ordinary at best. Hope I’m wrong, sometimes thing look different in the flesh

Totally agree! Rear end looks almost Toyota-ish! Also wtf is the screen so close to the steering wheel, and what’s the compartment behind it!? Not a fan at all, and I love me some Mercedes!

101031-28 · 30 May 2020, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by swatty

I’ve been an MB fan my whole life. Not sure about this one. Rear end looks ordinary at best. Hope I’m wrong, sometimes thing look different in the flesh

Could not have said it better

Papanas · 29 May 2020, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by dxbtousa

Rear end is terrible.

I agree completely and the front isn’t
that spectacular either. Not sure about
this one...

beshannon · 29 May 2020, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Papanas

I agree completely and the front isn’t
that spectacular either. Not sure about
this one...

Yopu should see the comments on a Mercedes forum, kind of like if Rolex messed badly with the Sub

GoingPlaces · 29 May 2020, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

Yopu should see the comments on a Mercedes forum, kind of like if Rolex messed badly with the Sub

That's right, it's getting roasted. They're all keeping their W222's.

Psmith · 28 May 2020, 07:38 PM

Not sure if everything we see will make it to production, but the steering wheel looks like something from a more sporty vehicle. Not sold on the rear either, but might just need to see some better pics.
At least it makes a nice change from the leaked 2021 Sub pics...

Zakalwe · 28 May 2020, 08:30 PM

Yeah, the arse is less appealing than that possessed by a Baboon in heat.

I do wonder if the German car companies in particular deliberately produce popular new models with aesthetic design flaws. The logic is that lots of people will rush to buy an iconic, class-leading car like the S almost regardless of how it looks. Then when the time comes around for the mid life-cycle facelift they can cheaply and easily correct the flaws and generate a wave of new interest in the car.

swatty · 28 May 2020, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Zakalwe

Yeah, the arse is less appealing than that possessed by a Baboon in heat.

I do wonder if the German car companies in particular deliberately produce popular new models with aesthetic design flaws. The logic is that lots of people will rush to buy an iconic, class-leading car like the S almost regardless of how it looks. Then when the time comes around for the mid life-cycle facelift they can correct the flaws and generate a wave of new interest in the car.

Don’t think it’s deliberate. They are stuck in their own bubble thinking they have to make all their cars look the same.

Zakalwe · 28 May 2020, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by swatty

Don’t think it’s deliberate. They are stuck in their own bubble thinking they have to make all their cars look the same.

I agree with the samey thing.

The image of the original W202 C-Class is etched in my mind. I was a kid when it came out and it put me right off Mercs. That car had an utterly gopping rear end that looked like a Vauxhall Belmont - you guys across the pond probably didn’t have the pleasure of seeing that car on the roads.

brandrea · 28 May 2020, 08:39 PM

Is it just me, or does this have a grill that only a mother could love?

swatty · 28 May 2020, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Is it just me, or does this have a grill that only a mother could love?

Ok so the front sucks too, I was avoiding being to critical

They shouldn’t have spied the reviews of new BMW grills

brandrea · 28 May 2020, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by swatty

Ok so the front sucks too, I was avoiding being to critical

They shouldn’t have spied the reviews of new BMW grills

I agree, BMW are even worse

Andad · 28 May 2020, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dxbtousa

Rear end is terrible.

X1000

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Is it just me, or does this have a grill that only a mother could love?

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Originally Posted by swatty

Ok so the front sucks too, I was avoiding being to critical

They shouldn’t have spied the reviews of new BMW grills

X100000000

Unbelievably bad.

I’ll stay with my old 55.

yoast · 29 May 2020, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Is it just me, or does this have a grill that only a mother could love?

Agreed, similar to bmw 7 series.. hideous

beshannon · 28 May 2020, 08:48 PM

Nope, it is hideous.

The interior leaked screen is awful. Made me change my plans about buying a car after seeing this abomination. I was waiting for this and was very disappointed.

This artsy shot intentionally shows very little

Papanas · 29 May 2020, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

Nope, it is hideous.

The interior leaked screen is awful. Made me change my plans about buying a car after seeing this abomination. I was waiting for this and was very disappointed.

This artsy shot intentionally shows very little

I think they goose egged on this one if this will be
what they actually roll out ...

1William · 28 May 2020, 09:21 PM

I used to be a huge MB fan and have owned 6 in the last 25 years. I owned a 2014 S550 and was not impressed and moved on rather quickly. Too much tech if it is possible. These cars values sink like a rock and as the MB GM at my dealership told me, "Don't ever own one of these without a warranty." I don't like the styling and MB has lost it's way with quality and value.

gr74 · 28 May 2020, 09:30 PM

The rear isn’t appealing but I have always been a huge MBenz fan.

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~JJ · 28 May 2020, 10:51 PM

Not a fan of touch screen controls in cars unless all of the same controls are on the steering wheel. Mainly a safety concern like txting while driving.

GoingPlaces · 29 May 2020, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ~JJ

Not a fan of touch screen controls in cars unless all of the same controls are on the steering wheel. Mainly a safety concern like txting while driving.

They want you talking to the car now. Seriously. The goal is to eventually eliminate screens. Everything will be heads up display.

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mrricks · 28 May 2020, 11:06 PM

Too much electronics. Big battery drain when not running, better get a battery tender. Screens are a distraction.
German quality no longer the best.
I’ve been very happy with two Hyundai Genesis. Better quality for way less money.
Not paying big bucks for no stinkin’ plastic star.

Speedbird-1 · 28 May 2020, 11:49 PM

I think it's beautiful.
The best designs, don't always 'grab' you straight off.
A black one of these, will hiss past you on the motorway, in the rain, and you'll
think, wow,....wish I'd bought one.

It'll have 'presence', be assured of that.

I had an S500 - (W220) in 2001 we were driving from Sussex in UK to Antibes in France.
We got a call as we had just left Lyon. Family emergency! Had to turn round and head home. About 1300 miles in around 16 hours, round trip! We weren't hanging around!
Parked the Merc', back in Sussex, she sat for two days before we loaded up and headed back to the South of France. Car didn't miss a beat......I however, was totally Donald Ducked!

LordNewport · 28 May 2020, 11:55 PM

I'll stick to my classic W116 Sonderklasse...

Speedbird-1 · 29 May 2020, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by LordNewport

I'll stick to my classic W116 Sonderklasse...

Beautiful car.

Did you have it from new?

28 May 2020, 11:08 AM	#1
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Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Not sure if everything we see will make it to production, but the steering wheel looks like something from a more sporty vehicle. Not sold on the rear either, but might just need to see some better pics. At least it makes a nice change from the leaked 2021 Sub pics... __________________

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~JJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: explorer Posts: 2,292	Not a fan of touch screen controls in cars unless all of the same controls are on the steering wheel. Mainly a safety concern like txting while driving.

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28 May 2020, 11:49 PM	#28
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,474	I think it's beautiful. The best designs, don't always 'grab' you straight off. A black one of these, will hiss past you on the motorway, in the rain, and you'll think, wow,....wish I'd bought one. It'll have 'presence', be assured of that. I had an S500 - (W220) in 2001 we were driving from Sussex in UK to Antibes in France. We got a call as we had just left Lyon. Family emergency! Had to turn round and head home. About 1300 miles in around 16 hours, round trip! We weren't hanging around! Parked the Merc', back in Sussex, she sat for two days before we loaded up and headed back to the South of France. Car didn't miss a beat......I however, was totally Donald Ducked!

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