2021 Mercedes S-Class (W223)
#31
Pole Position
Tail lights are very similar to Infiniti (Q60 coupe). MB always knocks it out of the park on S class, so I think when this is officially launched it'll look great in person.
#33
Racer
This car is going to come with Level 3 autonomy, so I would imagine there's a connection between that and what seems to be a heads up display that will take up most of the windshield (in height, not width)
#34
Lexus Test Driver
Wouldn't be very useful considering it's not deemed legal anywhere in the world and other competitors are backing away from it.
https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...t-system-in-a8
https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...t-system-in-a8
#35
Racer
Wouldn't be very useful considering it's not deemed legal anywhere in the world and other competitors are backing away from it.
https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...t-system-in-a8
https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...t-system-in-a8
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Oh wow. They were initially planning on rolling out a software update to activate it on the cars that shipped with all the hardware once the regulatory bodies approve its use. Sucks to see that was going nowhere. If adaptive matrix headlights are still outlawed here in the US, I can't imagine Level 3 autonomy being permitted anytime soon. I wonder what direction Mercedes will take with this as I think the word that the next-gen S-Class would be Level 3 autonomous came directly from MB.
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Anybody else see the little tiny Lexus emblem on the center of the rear trunk lid
#39
Racer
No. They were planning on having the final ruling in December of 2019 but that didn't happen. It is now allegedly on the agenda for this month. As of this point in time, they are still not permitted. Here is a screenshot of Porsche Cayenne configurator. See the disclaimer at the bottom of the page.
In addition, on March 4th of this year, Subaru sent the NHTSA changes they'd like to see made to the proposed rule. Whether or not that will delay things even further, who knows.
https://www.regulations.gov/document...2018-0090-0217
In addition, on March 4th of this year, Subaru sent the NHTSA changes they'd like to see made to the proposed rule. Whether or not that will delay things even further, who knows.
https://www.regulations.gov/document...2018-0090-0217
#40
Racer
#41
Lexus Test Driver
#42
Lexus Test Driver
#43
Too early to tell on front end styling, because the close up angle of the front shot causes perspective distortion where the head looks really big and the tail looks really small.
Must wait for more photos before I can decide.
Must wait for more photos before I can decide.
#44
Lead Lap
Exterior looks generic to me, especially the tail lights, but I actually don’t mind the interior. Like all new cars a lot of people won’t like it at first but MB typically knocks it out of the park so I bet when it comes out peoples opinions will change. I think it will be a wait and see.
#45
Pole Position
I'm completely satisfied with the v6 though. LS looks just as good inside and out if not better than the w223 so far imo.