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Mercedes-Benz delays launch of 2010 S-Class


Mercedes-Benz’s sales are slumping worldwide — particularly here in the U.S. — but help in the form of a new S-Class has been delayed by a few months. An updated version of Mercedes’ flagship sedan was expected to make an appearance at last month’s Paris Motor Show, but a new report indicates the new S-Class will be kept under wraps until mid-2009.

According to AutoTelegraff, Mercedes-Benz has delayed the introduction of its next-generation S-Class until April’s Shanghai Motor Show. Mercedes reportedly delayed the next S-Class so that its debut would coincide with the launch of the S400 BlueHybrid.

The next S-Class is expected to soldier on with the current car’s lineup of powertrains, but new exterior styling as well as a host of new technologies – such as advanced radar and camera sensing technology, electronic crumple zones and new situational software – should give the S-Class a fighting chance against the all-new BMW 7-Series.

The 2010 S-Class was expected to hit the market in spring 2009, but look for that date to be pushed back to fall or winter of 2009.

That's totally fine as long as they perfect that FL

Stupid internet auto journalists! Who the hell said the facelifted S-class was due in the spring? The car car scheduled for autumn all along, while the CLK and E are for the spring. This is one of the reasons why some people stick to reading print.

^^ Right. Appearance at last month's Paris show??? BS, the facelift was always scheduled mid-2009. Nothing new here (I was worried by reading the title..., even if as tarek says, better later but perfect than hurried-up!)

I read the article earlier today but didn't bother posting it since it's garbage. True, images of the new S will drop during July sometime with market introduction taking place in Frankfurt.

The last three posts are my thoughts exactly. I saw this almost 24 hours ago, and didn't post it either. The FL was always scheduled for next summer, i.e. a 2010 model here in the U.S.!!!

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Who ever wrote that article is a dumb ****

haha you're not the only one who got upset. This so called "news" even prompted me so send those wankers an angry message informing them how much their editorial staff suck. Pure fabrication on their side.