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Old Jan 29, 2026 | 10:20 AM
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Hmm. I also am not thrilled it still has the two distinct screens under the glass like the E Class super screen...I was hoping it would be all one screen...



This looks like hell:



Yiy,,,


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Old Jan 29, 2026 | 10:31 AM
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Walkaround, looks better in video:

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Old Jan 29, 2026 | 10:36 AM
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Doesn't look bad in this picture:

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Old Jan 29, 2026 | 10:51 AM
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Doesn't look bad in this picture:

Not bad at all. They did a nice job on the exterior.
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Old Jan 29, 2026 | 11:08 AM
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I don't mind the upsizing of the grille, but I don't care for the details within it, and hate the illumination, which I understand is optional.

But...heated seatbelts? That's just wild.
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Old Jan 29, 2026 | 11:14 AM
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Heated seatbelts are pretty cool. I love the heated armrests and door panels in my car.
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Old Jan 29, 2026 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by JDR76
I don't mind the upsizing of the grille.
At least they didn't go too crazy with it.

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Old Jan 29, 2026 | 11:22 AM
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I wonder if the AMG line will be standard like it is on the E
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Old Jan 29, 2026 | 11:25 AM
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I'm excited to hear the reviews of the revised V8 with the flat-plane crankshaft.
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Old Jan 29, 2026 | 11:46 AM
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Some more pics, this is a non Manufaktur interior, macchiato beige:










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Old Jan 29, 2026 | 12:10 PM
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You think there will be an option for a front end without all the repeating logo spam?
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Old Jan 29, 2026 | 12:40 PM
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No, the S class has always had the one grill design, traditional. They don’t put the sport version even on AMG line. If they do end up putting the Star in the grill, it will still have mini logos all over it.
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Old Jan 29, 2026 | 12:46 PM
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I like it. The pointed stars everywhere and large grille don't bother me.

Only thing I don't like are those wheels. AMG style wheels make it look so much better.

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Old Jan 29, 2026 | 12:56 PM
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Very blah update.
Tacky styling and interior will age terribly.
It will be hard to tell this apart from Eclass especially at night.

I honestly expected much more. Sales will continue to decline as I don’t really see much reason to get this thing.
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Old Jan 29, 2026 | 01:11 PM
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Engine specs on point.
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degree rear turning radius. Smaller than a c class!
Heated seat belts
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