New S-Class Uncovered - (named S550)

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Jun 26, 2005 | 03:38 PM

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Brake Assist PLUS is available in combination with the likewise improved proximity control system DISTRONIC PLUS. This radar-supported system now operates at all speeds between zero and 200 km/h, and ensures even greater driver comfort. In stop-and-go traffic DISTRONIC PLUS keeps the new S-Class at the right distance from the vehicle ahead, automatically brakes the saloon to a standstill if necessary and accelerates it back to the required speed when the traffic starts moving again. In this way the support system reduces the driver’s workload and provides considerable benefits in driver-fitness safety.

TSXtacy, thanks for the full write-up. This feature in particular is awesome. No having to keep foot on gas or brake alternately in stop and go traffic - just steer and that's it! Every executive will love this so they can gab on the cell phone and just steer the car not worrying about hitting anything or getting honked at for not moving.

And I'll say it one more time, Lexus can't compete unless they get a suspension as sophisticated at this.

Jun 26, 2005 | 10:07 PM

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I wish the next CL would look like THIS CHOP

, but the one shown by Autobild will probably be very close to the next CL class.

haha man if they make that coupe i would seriously consider the car

Jun 29, 2005 | 01:52 PM

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The new S looks like a Hyundai

Jun 29, 2005 | 02:52 PM

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The new S looks like a Hyundai

The new S looks like alot of things lol

Jun 29, 2005 | 08:35 PM

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The new S looks like alot of things lol

a car with 4 wheels, an engine, a steering wheel, etc....

Jul 15, 2005 | 08:49 PM

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Jul 15, 2005 | 08:57 PM

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thats gonna be a nice car, even though it looks weird, it still a mercedes, so u know its gonna hot, cant wait till i see one of my stuck up neighbors pull one into their driveway

Jul 15, 2005 | 08:59 PM

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i'm not so sure about those wheel arches and wth is w/ the add-on trunk lid like the 7 series?! Not doubt in socal these things will sell like hot cakes just like every other benz that are sold there.

Some of the design cues look nice but the Maybach isnt what I consider stylish...

A member on our board took some pics of this car all disguised...

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...threadid=55700

Last edited by foofighter; Jul 16, 2005 at 10:32 PM.

Sep 7, 2005 | 08:04 AM

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New Mercedes S-Class : Perfect vehicle acoustics and innovative sound system

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Sep 7, 2005 | 08:37 AM

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Great innovations and stellar safety features.....but it's just an ugly car from the outside.

Sep 7, 2005 | 08:46 AM

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Man...just from the specs of it, the new Harman/Kardon system in the new S-Class is gonna blow the 2nd-gen Mark Levinson in the new GS away, with more channels and power and larger woofers and everything.

Mark Levinson/Lexus started this high-end OEM system trend, and now others are getting up to speed and eventually surpassing it. Competition is a good thing.

Sep 7, 2005 | 09:17 AM

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From that wind tunnel picture I think it's going to be a HUGE success.

Sep 7, 2005 | 09:18 AM

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It's nice, but I'm confindent the new LS will stay ahead. Build quality, and materials seem far superior to the outgoing model.

Sep 7, 2005 | 09:35 AM

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Mark Levinson/Lexus started this high-end OEM system trend, and now others are getting up to speed and eventually surpassing it. Competition is a good thing.

It might be better than the GS, but wait till the new LS comes out. Even though we know nothing about the new LS I'm pretty sure Lexus wont disappoint. A good example of future ML systems was the concept system used in the IS430 from last year. 22 speakers, 7-8.1 surround sound, 600-700+ watts. Might not be that powerful, but we know what they are capable of doing.