spy shots of new S-class

[janos_z]

in case some of you haven't seen these pictures yet of the upcoming new s-class.... what do you guys think?

[Storm.]

look very close to the pics i saw a few months ago

[MRTIKKET]

Looks like a car a woman would take to the beauty salon. Very sanitized and feminine, just like my 2001 S500. Totally lacking the masculine lines of the 126 and 140.

[NordRhein]

I agree, but it kinda fits though. Why? IMO Ford bombed with the new 500 that has the old "bar-of-soap" styling while Chrysler/Dodge has a runaway sales success with the 300/Magnum (I just bought a Magnum). Ford claims it WANTED to stick with it's conservative styling customers. Seems Mercedes wants the same thing with the new S class. Don't rock the boat with Hip-Hop styling that might just be strend setting.

[cnd]

janos_z - 1/4/2005 11:04 PM

in case some of you haven't seen these pictures yet of the upcoming new s-class.... what do you guys think?

I think it's beautiful. I like the rear and the side profile but I'm not too keen on the headlights.

[AxelWulff]

I don't know if it is just the angle or the color of the car, but in Janos_z second picture the rear end of the car looks HUGE...

[jzaroh]

IMHO, I think the hood is way too short and stubby.

I agree. I liked the more muscular look of the S-Class of old. I like an imposing agressive prescence.

[blue420sel]

might as well by the new acura rl, its probably more reliaible anyway knowing mercedes reputation now.

[mikesmerc]

Not good, reminds me of a Nissan Primera we have over here.
Regards
Mike

[aerosly]

I was thinking that it looks more like a Lexus than a Benz. It seems to be a move toward blending in with the other cars in the segment rather than standing out as a MB should.

I'll be sad to see this car in production. :(