Spy Pics: 2021 Mercedes S-Class Edit: now unveiled

lemedico · 2nd September 2020, 22:44

The S- class is one vehicle of which the technology and it's gadgets gives the world a glimpse of what the future mainstream offerings are to be.

This has personally been an exciting aura around this vehicle for as long as I remember myself to be into cars and speed. But I am left unsatisfied with this particular S-class. Whereas there used to be countless new mouth watering gadgets and features previously, all I have seen today is the rear seat airbag. I am deliberately ignoring the fingerprint accessed profiling and personalisation by MBUX because frankly, it feels really unnecessary and forced. Not really a revolutionary addition to the car.

vredesbyrd · 3rd September 2020, 09:52

Oh my god! What have they done to it's face!? W222 looked incredible. What is this? Interiors? Fine, as expected. But I can't fathom what went through the design team's heads? It is ugly. To be entirely honest, even a B-Class looks better than this.

Maky · 3rd September 2020, 10:41

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I still can't digest that rear. Hope it grows on me when seen it in person. Looks like a rear meant for a coupe and not a big limo.

I feel the exact same way.
The front doesn't do it for me either : (... but still somewhat digestible compared to the rear.

Turbo yoda · 3rd September 2020, 10:43

Hyundai's used to look like mercs before, but now mercs look like hyundais!

Venkatesh · 3rd September 2020, 11:47

Friendly banter between luxury car makers BMW and Mercedes-Benz about New S-Class

The 7-Series was shown making its way up an S-shaped hill road

Spy Pics: 2021 Mercedes S-Class Edit: now unveiled-smartselect_20200903114528_twitter.jpg

https://twitter.com/BMW/status/1301195706124951555?s=19

#ABTorquey · 3rd September 2020, 12:00

Screens, Screens and more big screens. Almost everyone is bringing in ultra screens on the center console. Tesla impact I guess and it is absolutely UGLY IMHO.

RK79 · 3rd September 2020, 13:36

For some unknown reason, Renault Scala & Fluence comes to my mind when I see the front pictures of the new S class

123.rishabh · 3rd September 2020, 14:12

Modern day cars are loosing their exclusivity & character, & i am surprised to see a bespoke car like the S class has also joined the gang.
The dash is a mixture of touchscreens and one will not be able to experience the tactile feel of the exclusive buttons which used to be present earlier.
I am sure that the companies are also saving costs by reducing the number of high quality buttons and switching to bland looking touchscreens.
Over engineered cars have actually become a talk of the past and all companies are only looking at just profitability

Ashutosh · 3rd September 2020, 18:16

Very disappointing exterior design for the new S. Only the interiors seem worthy.

Meanwhile, Lexus LS500 seems like a collectors' limited edition car compared to this.

Joyb · 3rd September 2020, 18:51

OH Mercedes, what have your done

While the interiors continue to evolve, and contrary to others opinion I find the rear acceptable, the front just reminds my of a Hyundai

.The moment I saw it, got confused, is it the new Verna/ Elentra??

Still cant digest the fact the Mercedes designers have done this.

rohitoasis · 4th September 2020, 17:27

Shmee150 video.

Rundown of lots of gimmicks in this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrOEdjqn3Cc

While the W222 was unanimously loved for the interior, this one just does not feel so special.

Will refrain from commenting on the exterior, we might grow to tolerate it.

Vid6639 · 4th September 2020, 22:57

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Originally Posted by #ABTorquey

Screens, Screens and more big screens. Almost everyone is bringing in ultra screens on the center console. Tesla impact I guess and it is absolutely UGLY IMHO.

Echo the same thoughts.

I was just discussing offline how the S class and other Mercedes were about interior materials.

I had remembered a Top Gear episode where they kept talking about the buttons on the C class and how they were engineered to offered the exact haptic feel and sound when clicked. The beautiful analog clock on the S class.

Now it's just slap on 2 huge screens and let the software do everything. I absolutely hate this trend of having massive touch screens over buttons especially when the buttons were finished in a metal and knurled and had this positive click when pressed or turned.

I'm quite disappointed overall with the interiors.

Rachit.K.Dogra · 5th September 2020, 00:42

How much technology is too much technology?

I love the S class, I mean who doesn't!!
But I just get overwhelmed by the technology this car packs. How much of it will keep working like it is supposed to 5 years down the line. There has got to be some reliability compromises for putting so much tech on board and what I fear is half of it, nobody is going to use.

Rachit

naveen.raju · 5th September 2020, 20:10

All New 2021 Mercedes S Class - all Safety Systems (explained)

Loved the way it changed lanes. Absolutely no body roll. Would be interesting to see a moose test (it would nail it).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAF8sYS_zpM

Source - Youtube

AMG1 · 5th September 2020, 20:16

I am unsure of the latest S class' exterior. Certainly the outgoing W222 had much more universal appeal. Strangely the lower models don't sport the retracting flush door handles.
Also, S class equipped with smaller wheels get larger optional rear wheel steering radius. I wish MB India equips Indian model with rear wheel steering.
Source: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/n...ted-tech-focus

W223 S-Class Rear Wheel Steering(Optional)

Spy Pics: 2021 Mercedes S-Class Edit: now unveiled-sclassrws.jpg

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2nd September 2020, 22:44	#91
lemedico BHPian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Agra, Cambridge Posts: 592 Thanked: 1,797 Times	Re: Spy Pics: 2021 Mercedes S-Class (next-gen) The S- class is one vehicle of which the technology and it's gadgets gives the world a glimpse of what the future mainstream offerings are to be. This has personally been an exciting aura around this vehicle for as long as I remember myself to be into cars and speed. But I am left unsatisfied with this particular S-class. Whereas there used to be countless new mouth watering gadgets and features previously, all I have seen today is the rear seat airbag. I am deliberately ignoring the fingerprint accessed profiling and personalisation by MBUX because frankly, it feels really unnecessary and forced. Not really a revolutionary addition to the car.
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#ABTorquey BHPian Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: K-A-N-N-U-R Posts: 41 Thanked: 129 Times	Re: Spy Pics: 2021 Mercedes S-Class (next-gen) Screens, Screens and more big screens. Almost everyone is bringing in ultra screens on the center console. Tesla impact I guess and it is absolutely UGLY IMHO.
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RK79 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: KOLLAM Posts: 46 Thanked: 97 Times	Re: Spy Pics: 2021 Mercedes S-Class (next-gen) For some unknown reason, Renault Scala & Fluence comes to my mind when I see the front pictures of the new S class
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123.rishabh BHPian Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 153 Thanked: 1,505 Times	Re: Spy Pics: 2021 Mercedes S-Class (next-gen) Modern day cars are loosing their exclusivity & character, & i am surprised to see a bespoke car like the S class has also joined the gang. The dash is a mixture of touchscreens and one will not be able to experience the tactile feel of the exclusive buttons which used to be present earlier. I am sure that the companies are also saving costs by reducing the number of high quality buttons and switching to bland looking touchscreens. Over engineered cars have actually become a talk of the past and all companies are only looking at just profitability
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Ashutosh BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Along the NH7 Posts: 124 Thanked: 243 Times	Re: Spy Pics: 2021 Mercedes S-Class (next-gen) Very disappointing exterior design for the new S. Only the interiors seem worthy. Meanwhile, Lexus LS500 seems like a collectors' limited edition car compared to this. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Ashutosh : 3rd September 2020 at 18:21.
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Joyb BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 139 Thanked: 216 Times	Re: Spy Pics: 2021 Mercedes S-Class (next-gen) OH Mercedes, what have your done While the interiors continue to evolve, and contrary to others opinion I find the rear acceptable, the front just reminds my of a Hyundai .The moment I saw it, got confused, is it the new Verna/ Elentra?? Still cant digest the fact the Mercedes designers have done this.
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Rachit.K.Dogra BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 991 Thanked: 1,807 Times	Re: Spy Pics: 2021 Mercedes S-Class (next-gen) How much technology is too much technology? I love the S class, I mean who doesn't!! But I just get overwhelmed by the technology this car packs. How much of it will keep working like it is supposed to 5 years down the line. There has got to be some reliability compromises for putting so much tech on board and what I fear is half of it, nobody is going to use. Rachit
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AMG1 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: LKO/HYD Posts: 190 Thanked: 880 Times	Re: Spy Pics: 2021 Mercedes S-Class (next-gen) I am unsure of the latest S class' exterior. Certainly the outgoing W222 had much more universal appeal. Strangely the lower models don't sport the retracting flush door handles. Also, S class equipped with smaller wheels get larger optional rear wheel steering radius. I wish MB India equips Indian model with rear wheel steering. Source: https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/n...ted-tech-focus W223 S-Class Rear Wheel Steering(Optional) This is my first post in this wonderful community. Looking forward to many miles together!.
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