new w221 info from Edmunds.com
05-16-2005 | 11:03 PM
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new w221 info from Edmunds.com
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=105629
Its Frankfurt debut is still four months out, but our spy shooters caught a nearly undisguised 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class getting a final shakedown run on the streets of Stuttgart. Computer removal of what little disguise there was reveals an S-Class with bulging fenders, distinctive character lines and a very Maybach-like rear end. Although it's expected to sport larger overall dimensions than the current model, Mercedes' designers tried to maintain the athletic look of its flagship luxury sedan with a plunging beltline and slim headlights.
With its reputation taking a beating in recent reliability studies, Mercedes has gone all out to assure top-notch build quality and interior designs that are more agreeable to the average Mercedes buyer — especially in the U.S. That means electronics that are easier to use and ergonomics that don't dismiss the idea of having a cup of coffee on the way to work. An iDrive-type controller will be used, but Mercedes is taking great care to assure that it adds functionality to the car instead of contributing to owner frustration.
Safety will again take center stage as the 2007 S-Class will be the first Mercedes to offer its second-generation Presafe system featuring BrakeAssist Plus. The system uses radar to sense vehicles ahead and will sound an alarm if cars get too close. When the system senses an impending impact, BrakeAssist Plus can calculate the brakeforce needed to stop the car safely and apply it as soon as the driver presses the brake pedal.
Like the current lineup, the 2007 S-Class is expected to be offered with two V8 engine options, both slightly larger and more powerful than the current 4.3-liter and 5.0-liter power plants. The recent unveiling of a hybrid-powered S-Class concept in Detroit also suggests that Mercedes is seriously considering a diesel/electric drive system at some point after launch. Look for the official unveiling of the new S-Class at the Frankfurt motor show in early September with sales starting by the end of the year.
that rear....
Its Frankfurt debut is still four months out, but our spy shooters caught a nearly undisguised 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class getting a final shakedown run on the streets of Stuttgart. Computer removal of what little disguise there was reveals an S-Class with bulging fenders, distinctive character lines and a very Maybach-like rear end. Although it's expected to sport larger overall dimensions than the current model, Mercedes' designers tried to maintain the athletic look of its flagship luxury sedan with a plunging beltline and slim headlights.
With its reputation taking a beating in recent reliability studies, Mercedes has gone all out to assure top-notch build quality and interior designs that are more agreeable to the average Mercedes buyer — especially in the U.S. That means electronics that are easier to use and ergonomics that don't dismiss the idea of having a cup of coffee on the way to work. An iDrive-type controller will be used, but Mercedes is taking great care to assure that it adds functionality to the car instead of contributing to owner frustration.
Safety will again take center stage as the 2007 S-Class will be the first Mercedes to offer its second-generation Presafe system featuring BrakeAssist Plus. The system uses radar to sense vehicles ahead and will sound an alarm if cars get too close. When the system senses an impending impact, BrakeAssist Plus can calculate the brakeforce needed to stop the car safely and apply it as soon as the driver presses the brake pedal.
Like the current lineup, the 2007 S-Class is expected to be offered with two V8 engine options, both slightly larger and more powerful than the current 4.3-liter and 5.0-liter power plants. The recent unveiling of a hybrid-powered S-Class concept in Detroit also suggests that Mercedes is seriously considering a diesel/electric drive system at some point after launch. Look for the official unveiling of the new S-Class at the Frankfurt motor show in early September with sales starting by the end of the year.
that rear....
