S-Class (W224) [Rumors] 2030 Mercedes-Benz S-Class W224 (Spy pics & info)

[Dopebouy]

AFAIK yes.

There’s much more to come.

So it won’t be just the VLS Maybach coming up?

 

[SilverArrows]

Many wealthy customers in Europe don't want to be seen in Rolls simply because there aren't many driving around in their city and if they go somewhere everyone knows. So they prefer to blend in with the black S-Class, 7er or A8. Only few of them want to be seen in the RR.

 

[Esp5]

Yes I am sure, Maybach drivers were asked what they expect from future models in 2025.

I’d say medium to long term.

I understand you own a Maybach, or am I mistaken? What did you tell them when they asked? "We want a bespoke?"

Anyway, going from asking to actually doing it might not happen, but it would be excellent if they followed through. There's a feeling that something's brewing regarding Alpina that could be related to competition in that particuar "sector", since historically these two companies have a history of "I see it, I want it."

 

[Design FIRST]

There's a feeling that something's brewing regarding Alpina that could be related to competition in that particuar "sector", since historically these two companies have a history of "I see it, I want it."

More recent innuendo (small bits and pieces picked up in the media here and there + a bit of AI supported research) is focusing on a speculated "non-SUV" concept vehicle that will be a large, luxurious "Gran Touring" segment design exercise. More likely 4 doored rather than 2 doored, it will be the first example of an all-new, exclusively "Missoni supervised" vehicle. Not explicitly extremely reduced and rigidly minimalistic, but more in line with a form of unadultrated "flow following function". Presentation...? Pebble Beach probably too early. L.A. Auto Show 2026 at the very earliest, I suspect.

Perhaps forum members who may be privy but certain that they are not violating an NDA could drop a very brief "B.S. !" or "we'll see soon enough." comment.

 

[Esp5]

More recent innuendo (small bits and pieces picked up in the media here and there + a bit of AI supported research) is focusing on a speculated "non-SUV" concept vehicle that will be a large, luxurious "Gran Touring" segment design exercise. More likely 4 doored rather than 2 doored, it will be the first example of an all-new, exclusively "Missoni supervised" vehicle. Not explicitly extremely reduced and rigidly minimalistic, but more in line with a form of unadultrated "flow following function". Presentation...? Pebble Beach probably too early. L.A. Auto Show 2026 at the very earliest, I suspect.

Perhaps forum members who may be privy but certain that they are not violating an NDA could drop a very brief "B.S. !" or "we'll see soon enough." comment

Someone more informed than me already answered me exactly like that: you'll see it soon enough.

Maybe it's just smoke and mirrors. What is certain is this or that will be presented in Lake Como on May 15th, much earlier than you say.

 

[Swissbob]

I understand you own a Maybach, or am I mistaken? What did you tell them when they asked? "We want a bespoke?"

Anyway, going from asking to actually doing it might not happen, but it would be excellent if they followed through. There's a feeling that something's brewing regarding Alpina that could be related to competition in that particuar "sector", since historically these two companies have a history of "I see it, I want it."

That’s right.

I told them the following points.

Bespoke Body for the GLS Maybach but with Mercedes Benz design language.
As @SilverArrows said people buy Maybach because they don’t want to be seen in a Rolls Royce ( I am one of them BTW) because they’re too flashy.

No more black plastic trim, it feels too cheap for these cars.

More color options, that’s something they already addressed with the S-Class Mopf, I’d like to be able to choose both colors individually on the 2 tone paint.
Possibly to choose the headliner,dashboard,the Threads, stitching, and colors individually, as the colors in 2 tone interiors.

Different buttons, same design but with an other surface, in the original Maybach they used wood on the steering wheel for example. Or the possibility to configure different surfaces of the buttons.

They should keep the sunroof or build another big convertible/coupe.

More applications of the V12 ( well in Europe they did the opposite, but who knows what happens on the long term).

Less screens, 2 screens are more than enough.

Add the G to the Maybach lineup and build an ultra comfy G-Class with 20cm more wheelbase.

I’d also like to see Airmatic for an easier entry.

 

[Esp5]

That’s right.

I told them the following points.

Bespoke Body for the GLS Maybach but with Mercedes Benz design language.
As @SilverArrows said people buy Maybach because they don’t want to be seen in a Rolls Royce ( I am one of them BTW) because they’re too flashy.

No more black plastic trim, it feels too cheap for these cars.

More color options, that’s something they already addressed with the S-Class Mopf, I’d like to be able to choose both colors individually on the 2 tone paint.
Possibly to choose the headliner,dashboard,the Threads, stitching, and colors individually, as the colors in 2 tone interiors.

Different buttons, same design but with an other surface, in the original Maybach they used wood on the steering wheel for example. Or the possibility to configure different surfaces of the buttons.

They should keep the sunroof or build another big convertible/coupe.

More applications of the V12 ( well in Europe they did the opposite, but who knows what happens on the long term).

Less screens, 2 screens are more than enough.

Add the G to the Maybach lineup and build an ultra comfy G-Class with 20cm more wheelbase.

I’d also like to see Airmatic for an easier entry.

That's a lot of orders lol, I would have just asked for something bespoke in the order of concept 6 so as not to "overwhelm" them

 

[Swissbob]

That's a lot of orders lol, I would have just asked for something bespoke in the order of concept 6 so as not to "overwhelm" them

They wanted as much details as possible.

AFAIK all Customers in Europe were asked.

They want to expand Maybach.

But because the Maybach EQS wasn’t very successful ( the feedback on that car was devastating BTW).

They now want to know what the customers want.

 

[Dopebouy]

They wanted as much details as possible.

AFAIK all Customers in Europe were asked.

They want to expand Maybach.

But because the Maybach EQS wasn’t very successful ( the feedback on that car was devastating BTW).

They now want to know what the customers want.

If so i suggest you tell them :
-Make a new Bespoke Limo that is a successor to the Maybach 62.
-Bespoke SUV that is Escalade sized with a V12, Coach doors.

People will PAY for these.

 

[Luca]

I really hope that the future S-Class of 2030 will bring a breath of fresh air in terms of interiors, enough with this horrible full-dash screen, I already said it, it looks like a smartphone placed horizontally

 

[Dopebouy]

I really hope that the future S-Class of 2030 will bring a breath of fresh air in terms of interiors, enough with this horrible full-dash screen, I already said it, it looks like a smartphone placed horizontally

True, but what will the future of vehicle interiors look like if screens are tacky & no screens at all is…outdated?

 

[Luca]

True, but what will the future of vehicle interiors look like if screens are tacky & no screens at all is…outdated?

Bastian Baudy should think about it, after all he gets a lot of money for doing his job.....

 

[Mick Briesgau]

I really hope that the future S-Class of 2030 will bring a breath of fresh air in terms of interiors, enough with this horrible full-dash screen, I already said it, it looks like a smartphone placed horizontally

I could imagine it’ll be both. A pilar to pilar screen and a must more classic approach, void of screens or at the very least reduced to an absolute minimum.

 

[Swissbob]

True, but what will the future of vehicle interiors look like if screens are tacky & no screens at all is…outdated?

Bentley Flying Spur with a screen that can be hidden with a push on a button.

That’s the benchmark imho.

This ist how the next S-Class should look like.

Or back to the widescreen of the 222 with analog clock.

 

[Swissbob]

If so i suggest you tell them :
-Make a new Bespoke Limo that is a successor to the Maybach 62.
-Bespoke SUV that is Escalade sized with a V12, Coach doors.

People will PAY for these.

Will do so.

I agree BTW.

 

[Uygar]

So y’all are saying Maybach is not as flashy as RR and Bentley? Interesting. All 3 of them are VERY flashy cars imo, especially if they’re specced with two-tone paints or vibrant colors.

 

[Swissbob]

I agree it depends from the color.

They‘re one or two steps less flashy without two-tone paint.

People see the Mercedes Benz Star and think it’s a tarted up Mercedes Benz, instead of ultra luxurious car like a Bentley or Rolls Royce.

It’s like 911 Turbo S which is basically still only a souped up 911.

 

[Uygar]

I agree it depends from the color.

They‘re one or two steps less flashy without two-tone paint.

People see the Mercedes Benz Star and think it’s a tarted up Mercedes Benz, instead of ultra luxurious car like a Bentley or Rolls Royce.

It’s like 911 Turbo S which is basically still only a souped up 911.

 

[Design FIRST]

So y’all are saying Maybach is not as flashy as RR and Bentley? Interesting. All 3 of them are VERY flashy cars imo, especially if they’re specced with two-tone paints or vibrant colors.

IMHO, cars such as these with single tone paint in darker, glossy, elegant metallic colors seem more..."reputable" (for lack of a better term) somehow. Especially in the case of the Maybach. And especially with the Maybach 21" bicolor silver/black multispoke rims. Undeniably handsome in that kind of configuration. Significantly more "smart money affluency, refined hi-tech savvy" than "consensually exhibitionistic".

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

Most maybachs I've seen are just Silver or Black though. Presumably because the clientele want something a bit more subtle.
Which is fine, of course. But it would be nice if they leaned into a more bespoke interior