S-Class (W222/C217/A217) [Spyshots] Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222) Facelift Spy Pics & Info

[GTA45E]

Can you put the pre and post FL headlights side by side @GTA8.5 ?

I have a big work weekend and am away from my laptop. When I get around to it I will. These new headlights are rather angular compared to the current ones. They almost remind me of the pre facelift W212 headlights a little. This might be a sign of things to come for the next generation model. (A more angular theme perhaps.) The face lift models of Mercedes always give soft hunts of things to come.

 

[GTA45E]

Can you put the pre and post FL headlights side by side @GTA8.5 ?

For @klier, sorry for the late response.

 

[klier]

Thanks! I see it now; the new one is less round.

 

[Kowalski]

Facelift already? My God... How time flies! It feels like it was yesterday when the first official photos were leaked.

 

[hannaz]

For @klier, sorry for the late response.

So gradually MB is increasing the size of their elegant grille, thats a good move and I expect W223 would a huge grille with loads of presence.

 

[GTA45E]

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Hay, I thought I was the only one who noticed. When the camo comes off it will look huge!

 

[Rainer271]

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What a late reaction by the driver; trying to cover the screens at the end.

 

[Rainer271]

What a late reaction by the driver; trying to cover the screens at the end.

I think the viewer stood in the blind spot and was recognized when he left him. Therefore this late reaction.

 

[Yaz]

I didn't see anything interesting. New COMAND interface?

 

[AHall]

I didn't see anything interesting. New COMAND interface?

Yes nothing new. We all know that the screens have been combined into one. Hopefully we will get more details on the facelift changes soon. Updates have been slow.

Maybe we can get information on what MB is going to do with the touchpad. Again we have seen a like touchpad in a different position, but it seemed unfinished with the hole where it was previously located not covered.

Also is MB going to make the S600 grill standard on the S500/550? Seems like all the test cars have the S600 grill.

I wonder if the 9G transmission will make the 0-60 time more competitive with the 7 series.

 

[hannaz]

Also is MB going to make the S600 grill standard on the S500/550? Seems like all the test cars have the S600 grill.

In that case can we expect a new grille for S600, AMG S65 & Maybach editions?

 

[Mick Briesgau]

Good question, @hannaz!

 

[MAJESTIC]

In that case can we expect a new grille for S600, AMG S65 & Maybach editions?

Hopefully vertical slats for the Maybach....

 

[Wolfgang]

Agree. And hopefully Benz won't forget the next step.

GCF

 

[hannaz]

Agree. And hopefully Benz won't forget the next step.

GCF

If am not wrong vertical slack is going on with the sports models, especially AMG GT3, as it gives more aggression. Mercedes luxury cars has always given a smiling elegant face than an angry aggressive face. Pure vertical slack was used in Maybach separate brand already which wasn't a success, so better to avoid it. A checked stile highlighting horizontal slacks is what now seen on Maybach edition, why not give more highlight to similar pattern, may by taking some inspiration from the heritage models.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

What do you mean by "the next step", @Wolfgang?

 

[vios1]

It might be a clue for the facelift S-Class headlight, the 3 lines LED.

 

[BMW3GT]

As far as I know, they're trying to put the grill and the front bumper of the s65 to the Maybach models. I've recently seen a video of it. I'll post it later, guys!

 

[mercpassion]

image from: http://www.mercupgrades.com/comand+++all+about+the+different+mercedes+comand+systems-article-54.html

I just hope the FL doesn't lose the vertical row of switches next to the screen in favour of the new unit on the new E-Class. This has been a trademark S-Class feature since the W221 and they should retain it for as long as they can because it has got a very high class and elegant look exclusive to the S-Class.