George Gently
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Predictable outcome
Sep 03, 2020,01:33 AM
I think I can't get used to the cheap looking steering wheel with those black shiny spokes. The AMG wheel looks much better and should have been the standard wheel. The lower center console, made of black shiny plastic called "Piano lacque", looks cheap and will be a finger print warzone (so will be the central touchscreen). I hope MB will be offering some wood options in future. The instrument screen in front of the driver is a faux pas in my eyes. Looks like a tacked on after thought and just not belonging in a S Klasse. The door panels look much less interesting and beautiful than those of the W222.
I don't know if you guys pay attention to things like the hood shutline, but the visible hood shutline is an eye sore to me.
This new high tech car is going to be produced in a new, high tech factory. I wouldn't want to be one of the early adopters/buyers.
George
PS If any doubt, I'm not convinced...
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Since the new Rolexes are (yawn) how about a new S-Class instead?
By: cazalea : September 2nd, 2020-05:44
Introduced this afternoon at 1500 GMT; this is taken from the virtual press conference livestream. The latest S-Class is scheduled to arrive in German showrooms in December; US and China market launches are expected in February 2021. Here's just a taste o...
Looks fine to me
By: VinnieD : September 2nd, 2020-05:58
But that first pic is really "in your face" It will be technological fireworks. Certainly a good choice if you have long, transcontinental trips to consider
Very mixed feelings about this one
By: WH_ : September 2nd, 2020-06:07
On one hand, i think it looks very good, and the interior still looks luxurious (as it must with an S class). While on the other hand, the interior with all those screens doesn't look so up-market, and now has an Audi A8 feel to it, which is not necessari...
I got virtually distracted by the Aug 30th presentation on camper vans
By: cazalea : September 2nd, 2020-06:36
where M-B has grafted in their MBUX digital interface to the van so you can use the digital screen to navigate, book a campsite, check your propane, extend the awning, lift the roof, and drain the sewer waste. Luxury where you need it, at last...
A continent crusher
By: Arronax : September 2nd, 2020-06:08
And without a doubt a wonderful technologial tour de force but no LCD screens in my car, thank you, I am spending enough time in front of monitors already!
Technical Glossary of New Features in the S-Class
By: cazalea : September 2nd, 2020-06:52
The major innovations in detail 3D driver display: An impression of spatial depth is created when the eyes of a viewer perceive different perspective views of an object in the display. In this innovative auto-stereoscopic display, this is achieved by the ...
After driving yesterday through Paris in XC40
By: CastorKrieg : September 2nd, 2020-07:28
I came to the conclusion there are some cities where you are not supposed to have a car, Paris being one of them. So till I move it’s fancy electric bike time.
I watched the introductory video...
By: mdg : September 2nd, 2020-11:30
...and I have to say that it really showcased the car's tech in a good way. From the 'spy' shots I thought the car would be a bit squarer, but I am happy to see that it is beautiful, sleek, and understated. Always a fan of red leather, I only wish MB (and...
Perfect word by Capt Scarlet
By: Gelato Monster : September 2nd, 2020-17:26
IMHO the S class always set the benchmark. I personally agree about the seemingly over complexity of the display but perhaps it is the new begining of "S-Class level automotive" display of the future.
Yet I love Uber, Lyft, Tuk Tuk etc
By: Gelato Monster : September 3rd, 2020-03:42
So educational and entertaining to talk to different people as I travel and read your post Master Vlad😂
Predictable outcome
By: George Gently : September 3rd, 2020-01:33
I think I can't get used to the cheap looking steering wheel with those black shiny spokes. The AMG wheel looks much better and should have been the standard wheel. The lower center console, made of black shiny plastic called "Piano lacque", looks cheap a...