stealth.pilot

The interior looks better than I expected. I suspect he final version will be awesome. They went from traditional to ultramodern, but it is still at the level of finish and quality you expect from Mercedes.

The exterior I don't like so much. The current S-Class looks much more premium than this. Especially the rear end. The rear of this S-Class looks Korean to me.

stealth.pilot

I think the new S interior looks a lot like this concept.

wizee

The gauge cluster screen looks like it’s crooked and not attached to the car, but rather just sitting loosely on the steering column. The giant gaping hole (HUD?) is unsightly, but I strongly suspect this car is partially disassembled, and that hole is supposed to include other hardware used to mount the gauge display and HUD. I can’t imagine them leaving the hole so visible.

I don’t love the rectangular vents, but I can tolerate them. If the gauge display is mounted properly and the hole above it goes away, the interior starts to make sense. It can be quite clean, minimalist, and modern, and the combination of wood trims and leather dash with contrast stitching can spruce it up. I’ll give them the benefit of doubt till we see the finished product.

The rear end looks like facelift E class, similar to how the W222 rear looked like the pre-facelift E class. It‘s not very distinctive, but not ugly either.

The front end’s general shape is fine by me, but the grille looks tacky. Something about the double line horizontal bars, and the centre sensor cluster integration, just looks like a botched nose job as someone else here said.

WI11C4S

Some rear seat images. The back actually looks promising with lots of quilted leather wood trim and new touchscreen controls/tvs brings the S in line with rear seat tech in the 7 series and A8. Only issues I see are that the quilting is a little overboard and monotonous and the seats look almost thin compared to the W222. I like how the current W222 breaks up the design in the quilting as opposed to a wall of diamond stitch. The front interior is a disaster and I can only hope that there is a lot unfinished about this prototype. Front end on the exterior is actually ok, sleek and modern while being a little less reserved than the W222. I think the front camera housing is the least elegant solution I have ever seen, especially considering it folds out on the current model. Hate the rear end and thats all I can say about it. The taillight housing is weird as hell. Overall the W223 is looking to be a disappointment but I'm going to wait on any judgment until the official reveal as the design could still change (hopefully).

syswei

But imo not enough like it. I like the EQS concept pic way way better than the actual W223 pics.

Wolfman

This.
I remember all the endless whining when the W222 S-Class was introduced. How horrible and non-distinctive it was compared to the W221, which in my opinion already looked like an old dated car in 2014.
Now there are several things I don't care on the car (both on the exterior and interior) but I will reserve judgment until seeing a properly equipped W223 S-Class.

Ideally I would take the EQS Vision as-is...

NaviTimer1

It seems like the car is in the junk yark, ready to be crushed. It would be possible since its a pre-production car...

S_W222

even though, the production car would look 98% just like this car. Differences will be VERY minor to the fact that you won't even notice it. Very unfortunate!

hyperion667

No such thing as bad publicity

VKS400

Maybe I'm first, but I like it. I'm sure the finished version will be even better.

Streamliner

In February of 2018, I participated in a new car survey. The main subject was the upcoming All Electric “EQS,” and they had an early, pre-production model there, that we could sit in. In addition, they had a Tesla Model S, Audi A8, Porsche Panamera, BMW 750, an MB E350 Sedan AND a pre-production “W223” S Class sedan. It was a very long event, lasting several hours. Afterwards, I participated in a round table discussion, which centered mostly around the EQS. As usual, I was outspoken and told them, flat out, that I HATED the look of the EQS and that the S Class sedan they had there was just GORGEOUS!

In May of 2018, I was invited again to do a follow up. They had the same cars there, but this time, the “W223” had the extended grill “snout,” and a few other changes, which I felt, really messed up the look of the W223 I had seen in February. Of course, I told them so.

Anyway, the exterior of the car shown in this thread, is pretty much the EXACT same as what I saw in May of 2018. The only thing I really remember about the interior of that car was the huge screen in the center stack and it looks almost exactly the same.

MBNUT1

Kind of hoping that you are right and it literally is an A class panel that they just stuck there for temporary purposes.

C280 Sport

The interior from the back is fine. Rear seat entertainment and some other rear seat tech is all part of the S Class. I remember back in the 80's on my W126 I had rear heated seats! What a car! Today we have some screens. I am ok with it. It is everything inside in the front is where the train seems to fly off the tracks. I agree my final judgement will be when I see and drive one. But unfortunately I am 99% sure this is the car

Streamliner

As mentioned, I viewed this design—or at least one very similar—at an MB sponsored survey in 2018. My recollection of the extended “snout” at the grill surround is that it looked “tacked on” and completely ruined the flowing lines of the front end. If you can imagine seeing this photo from a more 3/4 angle, perhaps you will get what I’m trying to say. It did not look good to me and I can’t imagine why they did it. Just to be different?

Erik_350

Hi everyone,

I have been following this thread for a while, so I just wanted to share my thoughts regarding the recent leak. I myself am reserving major judgement until the reveal and to when I actually experience the car on hand. Based on the low quality of the leaked images, I really can't say much regarding the overall appearance of the car: no side view, no 3/4 angle, or even the wheels themselves. Another thing to consider is the specification of the car. It's a pre-production prototype with a color choice that does not exhibit the cars lines (whether inside or outside) all that well. In short, I can't consider things as a whole to give an overall opinion. However, that being said, there are a few things that stand out based on the photos, primarily the rear end of the car. I wouldn't call it ugly, but its just very reminiscent of the new Lexus ES or even a Q50....and yes not as unique as the W222.

I think most of us are just having a hard-time accepting what maybe in store for the next generation. I don't blame anyone, as I was like that as well throughout time. When the W220 came out, people were not very pleased with the subtle styling and departure from the imposing nature of the W140. Now people say it's very elegant. With the W221, the wheel arches and the column-shifter were some of the initial complaints. Now, people are admiring how bold the car looks with the wheel arches. With the W222, many thought the car reminded them of a Hyundai (which baffles me). I guess what I am trying to say is that with each generation S-Class, many though less of the car initially but ended up changing their judgement during the cars life-cycle. I guess many have to adapt to these changes and only time will tell. Hopefully, Mercedes continues to maintain their superiority

Streamliner

You know guys, this new MB is bearing a striking similarity to, dare I say, THIS:




AND, I am assuming that the “W223” here has the AMG Line Pkg. I believe the non-AMG Line car will look even MORE like the Genesis.

wizee

The overall shape of the car still looks nice to me. I don't see any weird front protrusion. It does look like there will be more of a gap than before between the grille chrome and the hood ornament - not sure I like that.

The rear end is a bit plain, but I think we'll come to accept it. There's nothing ugly about the rear end. You could argue that the W222/W213/W205 sedans and C216 CL class copied the taillight and rear end design from the Acura CL and RL models of the late 90s and early 2000s.

wizee

The W213 E-class facelift gives another hint at what the W223 front end will look like. The W223 front grille is taller than the E class version, and protrudes from the bonnet more horiziontally - that's a good thing, since the vertical gap between the top of the grille and the hood ornament on the E class looks awkward. Thus, I think the S class front end would at least look better than the E class, aside from the somewhat clumsy integration of the camera into the sensor cluster.

RJC

Perspective...the evolution off the the S class

superangrypenguin

BAAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!

The Maybach in the old days preempted the W223! (in all seriousness, I didn't think this ever made it to production?)

Skip to the 5 minute mark.

Wolfman

I assume this would be the night vision camera. Still looks like they have the cover for the surround camera.

bkdc

My guess is that is the standard camera. This will allow constant video while driving for things like augmented navigation unlike my W222 where the front camera flips open during parking. I think that is a lovely looking and conservative exterior. I also think that is a very nice interior. I do like the easy accessibility of buttons, but the most important buttons are climate control except for having speedy access to my 360 degree camera system which I frequently use.

It's also a lovely interior. Nothing wrong with it. No, it's not as well integrated as a Bentley but there was probably great thought put into the displays. That looks like the largest HUD display I have ever seen. That HUD is going to be groundbreakingly avante garde and kick *** over anything that is currently in existence. Nothing Bentley could do.

OnlyGerman

I think all generations were great besides the W220, the Chrysler era was a bad time....

OnlyGerman

The pictures reveal that is finally playing catch up to the current 7 series, in terms of rear seat tech.

MTrauman

My '19 S63 has rear seat climate settings. One could order the rear seat packages with rear climate control for the entire W222 production period from 2013 until now I believe.