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Also See2014 Mercedes-Benz S Class Spy Video 2014 Mercedes-Benz S Class: Full Details And... 2015 Mercedes-Benz S Class Coupe Spy Video SEE MORE VIDEO » The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S Class was just unveiled this evening at an event in Hamburg. We were there to grab the live photos so you can see what the car looks like outside of a staged Arizona desert scene. The short of it: the new S Class is impressive. The interior is even more dramatic an improvement than the exterior; it's almost halo concept-level style and finish, but in a production form. Most noticeable upon first sight in person is the balance of aggression and understatement at the front end; the slight nod to Maybach at the rear; and the huge twin screens mounted in the instrument panel and center stack. On a closer look, the fit, finish, and general design of the interior is remarkable, especially in the way Mercedes managed to keep the rear seat at or above the level of the front seat--something that's not always true in the previous S Class, or its rivals. With the U.S. slated to get only long-wheelbase versions, and only S550 versions confirmed with statistics, there's still much to be revealed about the new 2014 S Class. As the fall draws nearer, we expect to learn about U.S. specs and pricing, as well as details on the S63 AMG. Moving into 2014, we'll begin to learn more about the plug-in hybrid variant that's coming, as well as a few other powertrains that may be on tap--potentially including a diesel, a V-12, and more. http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1084198_2014-mercedes-benz-s-class-live-photo-gallery The 2014 Mercedes-Benz S Class was just unveiled this evening at an event in Hamburg. We were there to grab the live photos so you can see what the car looks like outside of a staged Arizona desert scene. The short of it: the new S Class is impressive. The interior is even more dramatic an improvement than the exterior; it's almost halo concept-level style and finish, but in a production form. Most noticeable upon first sight in person is the balance of aggression and understatement at the front end; the slight nod to Maybach at the rear; and the huge twin screens mounted in the instrument panel and center stack. On a closer look, the fit, finish, and general design of the interior is remarkable, especially in the way Mercedes managed to keep the rear seat at or above the level of the front seat--something that's not always true in the previous S Class, or its rivals. With the U.S. slated to get only long-wheelbase versions, and only S550 versions confirmed with statistics, there's still much to be revealed about the new 2014 S Class. As the fall draws nearer, we expect to learn about U.S. specs and pricing, as well as details on the S63 AMG. Moving into 2014, we'll begin to learn more about the plug-in hybrid variant that's coming, as well as a few other powertrains that may be on tap--potentially including a diesel, a V-12, and more. http://indianautosblog.com/2013/05/mercedes-s-class-in-action-video-76190
To those of you who cannot go through picture-by-picture, here is something that would make your S Class knowledge gathering easier: A video of the all new S Class. The video highlights some of the key elements of the new S Class. Details such as the new screen which combines the instrument cluster and the infotainment system is shown. There are two variants of the S Class currently on offer – the standard which has a length of 5.116m and the long wheel base which has an additional 130mm of length all of which goes in enhancing the rear seat legroom. There are four engine options available that include two hybrid powertrains. A single diesel and a 4.7-liter V8 petrol complete the engine range. All S Class variants feature the 7-speed automatic gearbox.
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2014 Mercedes-Benz S-ClassMEET THE MOST TECH ADVANCED SEDAN EVER MADE
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Mercedes Benz "Unlike American and European markets, where owners prefer to drive themselves, Chinese buyers prefer to be chauffeured." It could not have been scripted any better by Punor himself (or as the Norse call him, Thor). While a deluge pounded the roof above us and lightning flashed across the Hamburg airfield, Mercedes-Benz opened up the hanger-turned-ad hoc luxury suite and drove the brand-new, sixth-generation S-Class onto the stage to thunderous applause. Just then the back door opened, and out walked Alicia Keys. At that very moment, actual thunder boomed. It was fitting Punor oversaw the festivities, because not only is he the Germanic god of thunder, but he’s also the god of hallowing, as in consecrating. And for Mercedes-Benz, there is no vehicle more holy than the S-Class, its flagship car and the very vehicle on which it pins its long-earned laurel wreath of luxury. The S-Class represents luxury, and the S-Class, unlike any other car in its lineup, represents Mercedes-Benz.
Hence the bombastic pomposity of the event. This was no time for subtlety, as the Tristar decided to consecrate the evening with all guns blazing. And fireworks shooting into the dark clouds. So Alicia sat down in front of the Hamburg Symphony Orchestra (yes, Mercedes invited the actual Hamburg Symphony Orchestra) and proceeded to serenade the hall of international auto journalists with a voice that sent goosebumps crawling across arms. There are worse fates than to be flown to Germany to witness the unveiling of a world-class luxury car, let me tell you. Visually, the new S-Class is pretty much what one would expect; the linework won’t shock anyone. Its long hood is ornamented with a taller, bolder, more 3D grille, as is the style of the day. The domed roof leads down to a gently sloping rear end, the side view augmented with Benz’s now signature “Dropping Line.” The end result is a graceful large saloon. “Stylish sportiness and sensual forms in synthesis with timeless clarity and effortless superiority make the S-Class a true design icon,” Benz design chief Gorden Wagener verbosely stated. Now I don’t know about all that, but it’s surely aesthetically potent. 
The S-Class has never been about fireworks, visual or actual. It’s about groundbreaking technology -- tech that not only informs the rest of the Benz fleet, but nearly every competitor. And once again, it should have its rivals scrambling to keep up, as Mercedes stacked its executive sedan with a ridiculous suite of amenities. So let’s begin. Interior-wise, the car is loaded with innovations. Moving beyond simple seat massagers, the S-Class follows a “hot stone principle” with 14 independently controlled heated air cushions inside the backrest that move in concert to massage your overworked back. In addition, active seat ventilation uses oscillating fans to increase the heat. As usual for Benz, the interior is a stunning play of wood, glass and leather, trimmed with metallized switches with pearl paint finishes and solid aluminum controls. The S-Class has also ditched incandescent lights entirely, and is the first vehicle in the world to solely use LED lighting -- in total, almost 500 LEDs are placed throughout the vehicle.
Two massive 12.3-inch displays with 1,440 x 540 resolution dominate the dashboard. The left screen acts as the instrument cluster and displays speedometer, tachometer, etc., while the second functions as the satnav infotainment screen. Like the old S-Class, the 2014 model comes with a remote control that passengers in the back can use to control whatever aspect of the car they’d like. New for 2014, however, is an app that can convert any iPhone or Android to act as the remote. This is all part of Benz's "First Class Rear" concept, which endeavors to make the backseat as important as the front in reaction to the growing Chinese market -- unlike American and European markets, where owners prefer to drive themselves, Chinese buyers prefer to be chauffeured. We can’t all have Alicia Keys welcome us to the S-Class on a daily basis, so Benz has offered the top-tier Burmester High-End 3D surround-sound system. It features three speakers in the headliner above, which fully augment your audio selection. To keep your sound pristine, more than 150 insulation components have been integrated to reduce engine, road and ambient noise. OK, so now you’re feeling nice and relaxed. You’re eyes are feasting on the epitome of luxury, and your ears are serenaded with 3D sound. But what about smell? Sure, your nose wants in on the action, too. Hence Mercedes is the first car manufacturer to offer an Active Perfuming System. Yup, perfume for your car. But fret not, unlike those pungent “air fresheners” you get at the car wash, the Benz fragrance molecules won’t transfer to either interior materials or you clothes -- so even if you want your car to smell like “Nightlife Mood,” your Tom Ford suit won’t. Other fragrance options include “Freeside Mood,” “Sports Mood” and “Downtown Mood,” which may or may not smell like a homeless junkie. The verdict is still out. Vials can be easily exchanged, with a range that will be expanded in the future. All this means that you’ll love your S-Class so much you won’t want to leave it. Which is fine, because now you won’t even have to. The new S-Class’ seats can recline to 43 degrees, something you can’t do in any other car of its class. The backseat reclines almost flat, while the front seat reclines enough to become a footrest for the backseat passenger. So catch a nap while Pierre drives you to the airport. What began a decade ago as Pre-Safe was then augmented with Distronic Plus, and has now become “Intelligent Drive” -- a new dimension in driver safety. With a new stereo camera and multistage radar sensors, the S-Class has 360-degree all-around vision, to see the road better than any other car. Not only does it see potential dangers like pedestrians and large animals, but it also senses impending discomforts like large potholes and bumps. Using this Road Surface Scan (via its stereo camera), the car warns the Magic Body Control system, which then preps the suspension for whatever lies ahead. This results in what Benz execs like to dub a “magic carpet ride.” Magic? Not quite, but certainly innovative -- and, again, the only one its class. Add this to Mercedes’ already impressive safety technology suite -- e.g. Active Lane Keeping, Brake Assist System, Attention Assist, Night View Assist, Adaptive Highbean Assist Plus, etc. -- and you have what they claim is the safest car on the road. At first the executive sedan will launch in America solely as the S550 this September, with the all-wheel drive S550 4MATIC coming in November (there are whispered rumors of an S63 AMG 4MATIC coming in November as well, but those are yet to be confirmed). As for further rumors, a plug-in hybrid may also be coming in Fall of 2014… but you didn’t hear that from us. Unlike Europe, America is only getting the 124.6-inch long wheelbase, which is a little over an inch wider and .7 inches taller than the outgoing 2013 model. Engine-wise, the S-Class’s 4.7 biturbo V8 increases horsepower to 455, 26 more than the outgoing model (its 516 lb-ft of torque stays stat). While we wait for a return volley from Audi, BMW, Lexus and company, Mercedes-Benz has fired a potent volley into the luxury executive sedan market. Certainly its technology separates it from the crowd, but we look forward to getting behind the wheel so we can test out some of its features. Perhaps with a little “hot stone principle” warming our backs, Alicia Keys on the Burmester High-End 3D surround-sound system and “Downtown Mood” tickling our olfactory senses. And if we’re lucky, maybe Punor will make a visit and we can test out the Magic Body Control system. There are worse ways to spend a commute. 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