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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 09:07 AM
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2013 S-Class Spy Photos Emerge

Now that the Mercedes S-Class has undergone its requisite mid-life revision, next up comes a full refresh of the model, likely due late in 2012 as a 2013 model. Giving you a very small glimpse of what to expect from the luxury sedan, spy photos of the next-generation S-Class have emerged, although heavy masking and false body paneling reveal most of the model’s design elements.

http://www.emercedesbenz.com/autos/m...photos-emerge/

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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 02:57 AM
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Looks like it will have a thicker front end to comply with the European pedestrian laws, I guess we can say good bye to good aerodynamics.
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 12:54 PM
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They're getting more and more like the Maybachs! :O
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 01:10 AM
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Can't really tell a whole lot.

Looks like the tail lights have that 60's look going.
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 02:38 AM
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Originally Posted by AustinGuy
Can't really tell a whole lot.

Looks like the tail lights have that 60's look going.
Most test cars under heavy camouflage use that same type of style for the tail lights.

I also agree with the poster that said they're looking more and more like the Maybachs.

Also, it looks like the shape of the tails are more W212, which is a major thumbs down, IMO.
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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Love that nose!

When would this come into production or be offered for order? 2012?
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 06:13 PM
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This particular picture is quite old; way more pictures were seen before:

http://www.worldcarfans.com/11002092...rst-spy-photos
http://blogs.insideline.com/straight...z-s-class.html

I believe the common understanding is that this will be a MY2014 body available in (early?) 2013.
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Old Oct 27, 2011 | 03:27 PM
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Any updates on what the 2012 will look like?

Any news/pics on the next redesign?

I took a look at the new Lexus LS and also the new GS - WOW!!

The S is woefully behind the times right now. Almost embarrassing especially the dash/nav and everything else inside.
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MY2012 W221 is already in the showrooms, there are no visible design changes.

Did Lexus refresh the LS already? Looking at their website, we have the same tired Camry-resembling exterior and the army of plastic buttons inside. W221 is light years ahead even now, so I hope they don't drop it with W222.
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MY2012 W221 is already in the showrooms, there are no visible design changes.

Did Lexus refresh the LS already? Looking at their website, we have the same tired Camry-resembling exterior and the army of plastic buttons inside. W221 is light years ahead even now, so I hope they don't drop it with W222.
no, 2012 is still the same on LS
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