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Refreshed S-Class Delayed Until April 2009?

Agent001 submitted on 11/17/2008 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 3:13:59 PM

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European sources are reporting that the refreshed 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is being delayed until the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2009.



It was originally supposed to surface at the Paris Motor Show it will now follow the next generation E-Class (Geneva Auto Show) roll out.

Look for more changes in technologies than exterior design changes as the car is already the best looking large Euro sedan.

New safety features like steering vibration to keep you from falling asleep at the wheel will be just one of the new technologies that will be in the updated saloon.

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Refreshed S-Class Delayed Until April 2009?

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M53R

It will have quad fog lights.

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Posted on 11/17/2008 4:07:38 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

dra44

Actually the only models with quad fog lights will be the new E Sedan and E Coupe only if they are not equipped with the MB bi-xenon lighting package.

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Posted on 11/17/2008 5:05:31 PM | | Votes: 3   

M53R

My sources tell me otherwise.

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Posted on 11/18/2008 9:50:52 AM | | Votes: 1   

Willis

They're probably going to use that time to study the new BMW 7 series and improve on the S class. This is great, because right now I am torn between the new 7er, S class and the A8.

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Posted on 11/17/2008 5:08:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Ilyes

I'm not torn between the 3: I would like to have them all. Plus the Quattroporte, the Panamera, the Rapide and the DBS.
Any $$$ to spare, guys???

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Posted on 11/17/2008 7:43:03 PM | | Votes: 2   

hao420

Still get beat up by 7-series

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Posted on 11/17/2008 5:30:50 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -6   

HSCenterconsole

Seriously, learn English before posting on here. You add NOTHING to the dialogue.

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Posted on 11/17/2008 5:51:50 PM | | Votes: 4   

hao420

If u got skill,talk 2 me in Japenese......??.....

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Posted on 11/17/2008 11:08:44 PM | | Votes: -3   

HSCenterconsole

I don't know Japanese or Chinese or Korean. Therefore, I DON'T post on their websites. It's common sense.

Beat it Hao.

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Posted on 11/18/2008 7:51:28 AM | | Votes: 0   

Jaybrn

The 7 series dynamics looks like it will raise the bar which Im sure MB will be able to challenge effectively. Audi is reportedly putting a TT V-8 in the next A8

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Posted on 11/17/2008 5:48:39 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

S4cabriofoxone

"Look for more changes in technologies than exterior design changes as the car is already the best looking large Euro sedan."

According to people who have actually driven them back-to-back, the new 7 is better-looking in person. And without the AMG package, the W221 (as amazing as it is) isn't as good-looking as the A8.

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Posted on 11/17/2008 6:48:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

SHOWTIME

what refresh?? The car just came out

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Posted on 11/17/2008 7:27:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Hyundai

Dude, even though it still looks new and gorgeous, it's first MY of this current gen was a 2006. I think that MB does a new model every 7-8 years. So, a refresh every 3-4 or so years would make sense.

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Posted on 11/18/2008 1:21:35 AM | | Votes: 3   

SHOWTIME

i just feel like it hasn't even been 2 years yet...has it?

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Posted on 11/19/2008 9:48:22 AM | | Votes: 1   

DaHarder

As long as they get rid of those 1st generation Ford Focus-inspired rear fender bulges, it'll be worth the wait...

Otherwise, the side/profile view will remain cringeworthy.

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Posted on 11/17/2008 9:04:07 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

TauronB2G

Its very interesting reading the comments here.
I admit that I haven't seen the new 7 in person (like the majority of the posters) but from what I have seen it is not as attractive as the current S Class.
I do like the new interior of the 7 but it still pales in comparison to the elegance of the S to me.
In response to S4, who's opinion I sometimes agree with, depending on color and wheels the S still looks very nice without the AMG package.
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Posted on 11/17/2008 9:28:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

S4cabriofoxone

"In response to S4, who's opinion I sometimes agree with, depending on color and wheels the S still looks very nice without the AMG package."

That's true, and I thought it was better-looking than the A8 last year, but the refreshed one has me drooling. There's something about it, it's just so perfect. Since it's such a rare treat compared to the S-Class I think it's more interesting to look at. The AMG-equipped S, though, is on par with the S8 in terms of pure hotness.

I haven't been fully impressed by the new 7 either, but from what I've read (people who have actually seen it), pictures don't do the car any justice. I thought the S was fugly before I saw it in person; same with the CL. Now I think they're some of the most attractive big cars on the road. I would kill for a CL63 AMG.

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Posted on 11/18/2008 1:06:47 AM | | Votes: -1   

nybimmer

S4cabrio...

If you go for an A8 - get a CPO or face crushing depreciation. All these big cars depreciate but your new $86,000 A8 will be worth about $50,000 18 months later (check out what they're going for on Audi's CPO site and Ebay motors). Its really sobering.

S-550's and 7's depreciate too but not as bad as the A8.

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Posted on 11/18/2008 9:49:12 AM | | Votes: 0   

S4cabriofoxone

I know, that's exactly what I would do, if I were in the market. Not so sure any more though.

In fact, if I was getting a big sedan right now it would be a CPO S8. So much more fun factor with a little dip in MPG compared to the A8.

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Posted on 11/19/2008 12:20:36 AM | | Votes: 1   

Designer1

Refreshing it already? I guess the German designers are finding their mistakes AFTER they're releasing their products these days.

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Posted on 11/18/2008 1:10:29 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

Mercedes

Dumbo, the S-Class is getting a refresh per schedule, not because of any mistakes. 2007, 2008, 2009, time for refresh after 3 model years.

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Posted on 11/18/2008 2:13:15 AM | | Votes: 3   

MPowerDK

The 7 series looks way better imo than the s class. I have seen the 7 at my local dealer for the last 14 days, and i like it.

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Posted on 11/18/2008 1:59:49 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

M53R

I still haven't seen the new 7 series in the flesh, but I think it'll look much nicer than the S class. (something like a class above). I love what BMW did to the new 7, and Im looking forward to see it in person as most BMWs look much better in person.

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Posted on 11/18/2008 9:52:23 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

JUGNU

I also haven't seen Full new 7 series, seen only rear half(LS460).

JUGNU

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Posted on 11/18/2008 10:49:26 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

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