Spy Shots: 2010 Mercedes S-Class
by Jonathon Ramsey on Dec 18th 2008 at 8:31AM 
The current Mercedes S-Class is getting the nip/tuck treatment, and when the newer, younger looking car arrives in mid-2009 -- as a 2010 model -- it will come with an Audi-esque band of LED daytime running lights below the headlamps, and a Porsche-esque band of LEDs in the lower front fascia. Out back, the rear lamps get a much slicker treatment in basic red and white. And for the interior, SPLITVIEW will make it's split-personality entrance so that passengers can watch movies without being disturbed by all that driving going on in the next seat. Thanks for the tip, Jordan![Source: World Car Fans]
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Avinash machado 8:57AM (12/18/2008)
I prefer the stately look of the older S-Classes. The current one lacks the aristocratic feel. Hope Merc will return to the earlier looks with the next all new model.
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masteraal 9:41AM (12/18/2008)
Wish they didnt steal the Audi LED look... :(
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coolremo 11:48AM (12/18/2008)
+1. it looks better on Audi's vehicles anyway
VladdyTrout 9:26AM (12/18/2008)
The previous poster is correct, the S-Class needs to have a stately look. This type of car need to have a strong road presence, think Rolls Royce Phantom or Bentley Arnage. The S-Class (and 7 series BMW) must stand out amongst lesser cars the way a mansion would stand out in the suburbs. Large, strong and massive.
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izzy johnson 9:34AM (12/18/2008)
Led lights under the headlights for Audi = way cool
Merc = not cool
Jason 9:56AM (12/18/2008)
While I agree the S-Class should be stately, it's also a very popular taxi car in Germany. Walk out of Tegal airport in Berlin and you'll see dozens of brand-new light beige E-Class and S-Class taxis.
So while it might be exotic in places like the US or Africa, it's just a "Cadillac" in Europe. It's no where near a Rolls Royce.
dukeisduke 9:42AM (12/18/2008)
I can see SPLITVIEW setting off marital spats:
Wife: "You just touched Jennifer Aniston's boob! You worm!"
Husband: "I was just adjusting the climate control! Honest!"
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Rick 10:53AM (12/18/2008)
ick, what did they do that that front end? Looks like a corolla.
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Blake Luttrell 11:24AM (12/18/2008)
I actually like the current taillights better.
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coolremo 11:50AM (12/18/2008)
+1 on the current taillights. They are more unique with the strips of body-colored sheet metal in between. This "new" taillight probably just saves them money lol. It looks so boring.
Benkei 1:23PM (12/18/2008)
Those rearview mirrors do not fit the overall shape of the car. Did they change the shape of the headlights too? Something looks wrong on this car now. I think it looks much better at the moment.
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croncast 4:45PM (12/18/2008)
this post reminded me of some shots i took back in October . . . here she is in black - http://flickr.com/photos/croncast/sets/72157611329904371/
different tail lights and mirrors it looks like.
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P.V. 6:05PM (12/18/2008)
I like the new front, but the new rear looks too generic (the current rear looks a lot more distinctive).
Maybe. Just maybe.
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RLQ 6:13PM (12/18/2008)
It seems the like current S-class just came out yesterday.
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Other Man 3:59PM (12/20/2008)
Improved.
Still, I must admit being more fond of the previous gen S-Class's exterior.
Love the current ones though. Hoping to see the 5.5L with direct-injection debut on this 2010 S550 and the 2010 E550.
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Michael 7:45PM (2/10/2009)
Hahaha. I love the guy in the comments section of the linked article that said the tail lights look like Maybach tail lights.
Hahahahahaha.
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