S-Class (W223/V223/Z223) Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W223) Facelift

[MichiB]

The classic line with chrome and without AMG frills is still the best choice.

Had to delete that one cause I posted the wrong image, this is the fixed one. Lol. And yes I totally agree, looks much better with chrome details and black exterior.

 

[lukeswiss]

They did not want to mess too much with the design, but honestly, it's been almost 6 years since the W223 generation was introduced. This design, even though slightly updated, feels very old already and rather bland. The huge grille and the star-eyed headlights won't save it, for sure.

It was already time to introduce an all-new generation, as this FL W223 seems like a missed opportunity. Mercedes-Benz really needs to reinvent itself in terms of design philosophy. The Sensual Purity is simply exhausted. If the W224 (or whatever they codename the future generation of the S-Class) still carries on significant Gorden Wagener influences, it will be a complete nightmare.

While no one will ever challenge the pinnacle technology it brings everytime to the market, what is true and undeniable is that the S-Class needs a total reboot of styling identity.

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[hannaz]

Can someone share the link for Live launch

 

[lukeswiss]

Can someone share the link for Live launch

https://www.mercedes-benz.com/de/fahrzeuge/s-klasse-livestream/

 

[leylandi]

Can someone share the link for Live launch

It will be broadcast on all social media platforms.

 

[leylandi]

 

[MichiB]

For me, still one of the most beautiful limousines ever. A goddess!

 

[lukeswiss]

I keep coming back here expecting a leak.

 

[SKY]

I keep coming back here expecting a leak.

Same! haha

 

[Jacke]

I keep coming back here expecting a leak.

the leak is there tho

 

[klier]

the leak is there tho

That shit can't be real

 

[Multicylinder4ever]

Most probably again a case of "configuration-touchy" automobile. Still, I can't understand how they could have gotten the W222 facelift sooo right, especially the headlights, boxier and better structured, so regal and so much presence. Here with this W223, the original headlights were IMHO a big fail and the facelifted ones not an immediate improvement. Still impatient to check the different configurations available (AMG, chrome, etc) and of course that dashboard. And I'm still convinced that Swedish puppet is destroying the brand's legacy. I feel Zetsche understood better Mercedes'core values.

 

[Design FIRST]

Most probably again a case of "configuration-touchy" automobile. Still, I can't understand how they could have gotten the W222 facelift sooo right, especially the headlights, boxier and better structured, so regal and so much presence. Here with this W223, the original headlights were IMHO a big fail and the facelifted ones not an immediate improvement. Still impatient to check the different configurations available (AMG, chrome, etc) and of course that dashboard. And I'm still convinced that Swedish puppet is destroying the brand's legacy. I feel Zetsche understood better Mercedes'core values.

Personally not a fan of current M-B lighting unit internals. Especially those "star graphics".

I'd rather see configurations that feature precisely tiered wirebars, and geometrically squared pixels. More technical, less gimmickry. Hood, trunk/hatchlid, rimhub and steering wheel centerpiece stars are sufficient brand badge ornamentation.

 

[Centurion]

*putting on party pooper hat*

Will illuminated handles be legal whilst the car is driving?

 

[leylandi]

The lights don't turn on while the vehicle is in motion.

 

[lukeswiss]

I wonder if you’ll have the choice of perhaps a warm white ? This bluish light doesn’t feel very luxurious to me. But it could be a generational thing?

 

[klier]

I wonder if you’ll have the choice of perhaps a warm white ? This bluish light doesn’t feel very luxurious to me. But it could be a generational thing?

Warm white light is the same as dry water. Yellow and orange are warm. But yeah it's a generational thing. BMW has abandoned orange for white too because of.....reasons.

 

[leylandi]

I'll f*ck your star

 

[Design FIRST]

I'll f*ck your star

*Sigh*...Stars EVERYWHERE.

Yeah, I figured.

 

[Jacke]

That shit can't be real

but it is lol