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SPY: Another look inside the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W 222)

By Adji | Published Sunday, 29 January 2012

We've seen the dashboard of the W 222 a couple of times last year, but the latest spy shot is the best one so far, quality-wise. Now, a better visual contact with the upgrades of the interior can be made: a revised door panel featuring the controls for the seat functions, a high-tech steering wheel with two spokes and easy-access buttons, a completely digitalised instrument cluster and a bigger display for the new @yourCOMAND infotainment system (both of which are still in a preliminary phase of development) and a classy, fully wood-trimmed center console gathering all the necessary quick-use controls. The four central air vents of the climate control unit and the analog clock sitting between them are other particular features adding to the sophistication level of the new S-Class.

Check out further spy photos captured in Northern Scandinavia after the break!

Image Credits: Autowereld

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SPY: First scoop of the dashboard of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLC-Class (C 117)

By Adji | Published Friday, 27 January 2012

Starting summer 2012, Mercedes-Benz will introduce a one-of-a-kind alternative in the compact class: the CLC-Class, industry's first-ever compact 4-door coupe. Inspired by the CLS, the new addition to the lineup of the German carmaker boasts the essential elements that proved successful in the case of its bigger brother: a mind-blowing design consisting of flowing surfaces, intricate styling details and a rakish roof line which contribute to the overall visual coupe effect. Whereas the exterior looks highly individualised, in order to align the new CLC to the range it belongs and reduce costs, Mercedes-Benz designers have somehow sacrificed the style and the uniqueness of the CLC's interior. While we are sure build quality and customization posibilities through the 'designo' programme will score top marks, we can't be very satisfied with the almost total resemblance to the dashboard of the B-Class, as we would have expected a more extravagant approach, due to the fact the CLC is intended to be a niche vehicle. Anyway, last but not least, if UK residents were wondering about if they'd get the new Merc in RHD configuration, the picture above speaks for itself.

Check out more spy shots after the jump!

Image Credits: Autoevolution

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SPY: Another look inside the forthcoming 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R 231)

By Adji | Published Monday, 14 November 2011

First pictures and information about the new SL-Class should emerge late next month, as Mercedes-Benz plans to officially introduce the roadster on the stage of the NAIAS Detroit in January 2012. We've seen dozens of spy photos up to now, so there is no need to insist upon the progressive design the R 231 generation will sport or the technologycal package the open-top model from Stuttgart will incorporate. Our attention is now drawn towards the interior of the new SL-Class, which we happen to have seen in several scoops from the past (see LINK 1 and LINK 2).

Destined to be one of the pioneers of the brand's future interior identity, the 2013 SL will align itself in accordance to the tripolar focus philosophy that incorporates three basic dashboard stylings: one for limousines, one for SUVs and one for sports cars. The model that paved the way to the new design approach, the SLS AMG, will also stand as inspiration for the SL, as it already did for the SLK. Nonetheless, the large 'Sport Leicht' will feature a wing-shaped dashboard, four air vents resembling a jet fighter engine, a massive centre console with all the commands being intuitively arranged and an elegant instrument cluster with the two main, oval indicators. Trying to analyze underneath the camouflage might be a challenging job, but it is quite easy to remark designers have applied a unique personality to the new SL-Class in order to avoid confusions with the SLS or the SLK.