S-Class (W223) Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W223) Facelift

[Design FIRST]

I do not have high hopes for W224 as it was most likely sketched by Gordon.

Incoming design chief Bastian Baudy is a Wagener protege` and has so far spent his entire career in the M-B design department under Wagener's supervision.. Where some differences may lie are a "more vascular", "ripped" sculpturing of the sheetmetal and a more prominent presentation of a neo-retro grill/shield. But elements of the "Sensual Purity" are bound to remain. More "edgy" Sensual Purity mixed with recollection of legacy elements, I suspect.

 

[Swissbob]

VLE/V class? Really, how can one get excited about a van. Unless you have half a dozen kids. But with kids I wouldn’t buy a luxury van.

My long distance cruiser is a V300d 4matic, it’s already my 4th Mercedes Benz Van.

That’s why. Currently it’s the only Mercedes Benz car with 2 Luxuryseats in the back ( both Maybachs have only one Luxury seat, you can’t stretch your legs behind the driver, because the wheelbase is too short).

The VLS should combine the space with softer suspension and less noise.

 

[Swissbob]

On the other hand the current Manufaktur options do open the door for a very nice customized W223 derivative …
We will see

Is it possible to remove the black plastic on the door through Manufaktur, that’s the most important question for me.

 

[MichiB]

Is it possible to remove the black plastic on the door through Manufaktur, that’s the most important question for me.

Question or fact?

 

[Swissbob]

Question or fact?

Question.

I’d like to know if that’s possible.

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

I had the opportunity to see W224 inside and outside on VR in comparison to major competitor's during a car clinic. As I am not allowed to write / tell anything about this full day exercise, it just convinced me, that my plan to bypass W223 MOPF and to wait for W224 might be the best way to go.

On the other hand the current Manufaktur options do open the door for a very nice customized W223 derivative …
We will see

I want to know what you do that gets you access to these events .

I'd love to ask questions about what their new exterior and interior designs are, but I know you're under NDA. So my next question is how do I get Invited myself

 

[MichiB]

Question.

I’d like to know if that’s possible.

I am also interested in the answer

 

[Esp5]

I think your hatred for those plastics is making you assume things that fall into a different category of customization, one that exceeds what's available for an S-Class.

 

[sako97]

Pre-facelift B pillar vents… nitpicking but it’s unfortunate that the interior is an identity crisis.

 

[Swissbob]

I want to know what you do that gets you access to these events .

I'd love to ask questions about what their new exterior and interior designs are, but I know you're under NDA. So my next question is how do I get Invited myself

If you bought several S-Classes and/or have an excellent relationship with your dealer, these things are possible.

 

[shakti]

Is it possible to remove the black plastic on the door through Manufaktur, that’s the most important question for me.

I have not seen this as Manufaktur Option,
But I have visited the Brabus factory and I have seen their process to upholster this area with leather.
This process, to my automotive knowledge, would never be Manufaktur capable.
If you like to get this parts different, you should ask Brabus to get this parts customized.

 

[Merc1]

I just don’t get they didn’t resolve this with the facelift. That black plastic on the door around the seat control area stands out even more now like a sore thumb.

M

 

[Swissbob]

I just don’t get they didn’t resolve this with the facelift. That black plastic on the door around the seat control area stands out even more now like a sore thumb.

M

Well said

The center console is an improvement, everything else less so tbh.

 

[Chung_Chieh]

The current Chinese made E300L's have timber veneers around the seat controls.

I wonder if it would be possible to source the item code and retrofit then into the S Class and other models that uses the same part.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

Well said

The center console is an improvement, everything else less so tbh.

Because of the visible phone charger pads, to me the improvement (wooden center console) has been lessened.

 

[TATE]

Did you see the gas hybrid version, that should be w224 logically? Or the electric one ?
By the way, anyone knows the project code for that EQ version.

 

[TATE]

Did you see the gas hybrid version, that should be w224 logically? Or the electric one ?
By the way, anyone knows the project code for that EQ version.

Question for shakti sorry

 

[Swissbob]

Because of the visible phone charger pads, to me the improvement (wooden center console) has been lessened.

It should have a wooden cover.

 

[SKY]

The current Chinese made E300L's have timber veneers around the seat controls.

I wonder if it would be possible to source the item code and retrofit then into the S Class and other models that uses the same part.

I am really reaching a level of distaste for MB interiors similar to the one I have with Audi's.

 

[Rolf]

It should have a wooden cover.

Fully agree, I much prefer the wireless pads hidden away behind a wooden cover but again Mercedes is following the Tesla and million Chinese car crowd of putting 2 wireless pads open and on the centre console. Easy place to spill some of your coffee when you are navigating a speed bump and then your wireless charger will be toasted lol.