AshleyAlissa

New spy photos of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class have emerged today that highlight the various changes we can expect when the model undergoes its midlife refreshening. Although the revisions are subtle, key points of interest include...

http://emercedesbenz.com/Aug08/21_00...os_Emerge.html

gellie

At least it looks a little less than a Maxima

Prinz Eugen

Here are some better pictures. The rear lights design looks nice...

Germancar1

What?

The W221 has never looked like a Maxima.


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trumpet1

I like the new tailpipes, the new grille design with the E class edginess at the bottom, and the new larger rear view mirrors were a must. Looks like they added a side marker. Can't wait to see interior as I wonder if they chromed the door sills yet.

trumpet1

Yeah, really. I don't know where that notion came from.

K-A

Maxima no, Camry maybe, hehe

It looks okay, IMO when M-B designs a perfectly in-sync car stylistically, they seem to try and change things just for the sake of changing them. I kinda like the older mirrors design-wise, and the tails look cool, but they look exactly like the 00-06 era Benzes with the 2 white stripes (save for the painted stripes of course). I always loved that look and thought it was a great "calling card" and was bummed when they stopped using them, but I do kind of like the current lights better as they separate the W221 from the other models better.

The Grille's alright, not too much a difference it seems, just added a point to the bottom, comes down to subtle preference I guess.

gellie

It looks pretty darn close to me!

Diesel Benz

When did that other car start sales? The W221 started 2005, perhaps the similarity should be looked at the other way, if you really feel those look similar (they have the same number of wheels, I agree).

But the question was about the face lift, this confirms that it isn't much more than the bumpers and front lights slightly changed, and the mirrors of course.

K-A

Honestly I don't see a resemblance at all, and I used to own an '05 Maxima. I think they started being sold in '03?

I always make the joke that the W221 looks like a new Camry, and I honestly think the resemblance is pretty damn close between those two. I used to hate Camry's and now that they remind me of a W221, I'm in love with their new Body style.

trumpet1

The new Hyundai Genesis is what looks like a little bit of everything out there!!! Have you guys seen that?

It looks like the S class from the straight on view of the front; looks like the Lexus LS from the side; and looks like a BMW /Lexus at the rear.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...tid=ga44157916

gellie

WOW! If it had flared fenders it would be very hard to tell them apart.

vonbeeler

The notion came from someone who ownes a maxima and wishes he had a you know what.

K-A

Wow, that's just rediculous!! They copied everything!! Poor 5-Series looks like everything from an Accord to a Genesis, and it wasn't even too nice to begin with.

I'm starting to think Automakers should be allowed Copyright infringement laws, like the Music Business

gellie

Wishful thinking bro. Next time your in NJ give me a PM. I'll give you a peak into the garage. Dont show your ignorance by your silly asumtions. I was just poking fun at what others think. You should feel pretty secure at your ride. I think they call it ***** envoy. Either way if your lacking ask your girl to give me a buzz and i'll fix her as well

LETO

you of all people needs to look up the definition of Ignorance and from your past posts, you are the one with a ***** obsession

trumpet1

I do like the new Maxima.



http://www.nissanusa.com/maxima/#/ph...terior-photos/

vonbeeler

I won't be in NJ anytime soon. Thanks anyway. Why don't you enlighten me of current/ past vehicles. Would love to share some stories. I think it should be referred to as auto enthusiast not "***** envoy". I could be an envoy but I think you have the envy. Maybe you could understand but your comment illustrates your own insecurities.

tomd

Any ideas on when it becomes available???

konigstiger

JUL – AUG ‘09

chipps

What leads you to this conclusion?

MrMBenz1

Anybody else extremely intrigued by the addition of LED running lights? I saw a new Audi coupe on the road yesterday with the LEDs along the bottom of the headlights--VERY impressive looking! I could see the car coming from miles away through my rear view mirror... I hope the feature makes it into the CL as well as I intend to make the switch in 2010 after the refresh.

MBZFAN55

Mr Konigstiger is one of the preeminent contributors to this forum and you can be assured his information is invariably highly accurate. Besides, I also read the same Jul - Aug 09 dates.

Ferri

Saw an Audi S8 running behind me in traffic today, the LED fronts were a complete standout, stole the show to the point I was staring at the rearview mirror. As I make [what we here call a Michigan turn) to the left, so does the guy in the S8. Funniest thing, he was in turn staring at my car, particularly at the v12 sign behind the wheel. The detailing of the S8 though, particularly those lights, left me feeling plain. Thus, I look forward to these LEDs becoming the norm.