The new 2027 S-Class: The Walkaround
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Any way the build plate can be checked to establish the start of production? I understand that the original W223 was still being built at some point in January and the Maybach model is to enter production this month. I have seen official “early slots” described like this:
“Pre-Production Configuration - First Units in Europe This illustration represents a pre-production specification based on official factory configuration codes. Among the very first Mercedes-Benz S-Class units delivered to the European market.
• Limited availability - only 4 units
• Any engine variant available
• Production scheduled for March 2026
• Delivery expected April 2026
• Price is indicative and depends on final configuration
Be among the first to configure and secure the next generation of S-Class.”
Such info would be very useful for cataloguing the changeover. Am OK with not knowing the exact day, just need to know the month.
“Pre-Production Configuration - First Units in Europe This illustration represents a pre-production specification based on official factory configuration codes. Among the very first Mercedes-Benz S-Class units delivered to the European market.
• Limited availability - only 4 units
• Any engine variant available
• Production scheduled for March 2026
• Delivery expected April 2026
• Price is indicative and depends on final configuration
Be among the first to configure and secure the next generation of S-Class.”
Such info would be very useful for cataloguing the changeover. Am OK with not knowing the exact day, just need to know the month.
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Just have to say that this refresh of the S class has me more excited than ever about getting my next one. I think this is the best-looking S class design ever, at least for the exterior.
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My only complaint are the two front "scoops" that grew in size and are highlighted with chrome. The way they appear on the Alpine grey model above, as well as on the 2025 model, I think are nicely subdued. On the
Argent Verde photo they're overpowering, kind of gross.
Argent Verde photo they're overpowering, kind of gross.
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Night package solves this.
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How long do you think it'll take before someone creates a faux 27 model our of their pre-facelift? In other words - they take their 21-26 model and replace the bumpers and lights to make it look like a refresh? Of course, the lack of the camera in the front finders will be the giveaway. Oh, and how long before someone fits a lighted star to their pre-facelift?
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Right now I'm thinking my next vehicle will be a Range Rover because they still have elegant looks without over the top branding and weird interior layouts. Now...we will see what the refresh RR looks like...
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man just got back from the new york auto show and i gotta say the new 2027 S-Class looks even more aggressive with that tweaked front air dam and revised LED lights, the MBUX infotainment system looks sleek too on the new interior.
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A RR is on my radar too. I prefer the LWB.
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I like the LWB for the space but I actually think the SWB looks better, it looks more proper to me somehow.
I could have sworn you had a RR, or was it that you had one on order and got the Escalade instead?
No, its standard. My plan would be to just leave the passenger display off.
I could have sworn you had a RR, or was it that you had one on order and got the Escalade instead?
Totally agree. I share same conflicted thoughts. I really really dislike the black plastic grille surround even though I also suffer with it on my 2025 E450. At least with the Nautical Blue, it is less obvious but I know it’s there and so my eyes immediately spot it. The other major stumbling block is the superscreen. I skipped it in my W214 much to my satisfaction. Does anyone know if there is an option to avoid it in the FL 27 S? I could maybe be warm to it if it was better implemented, but those large black bezels around the three individual displays are just Fugly to me.
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I like the LWB for the space but I actually think the SWB looks better, it looks more proper to me somehow.
I could have sworn you had a RR, or was it that you had one on order and got the Escalade instead?
No, its standard. My plan would be to just leave the passenger display off.
I could have sworn you had a RR, or was it that you had one on order and got the Escalade instead?
No, its standard. My plan would be to just leave the passenger display off.
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I remember that now. You were like a year into that order too weren’t you?
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The Escalade is nice. If I were to get another SUV it would be an Escalade or cheapskate me would get the GMC Yukon Denali. Cheapskate me would probably win.
