Germany has launched a new Miele cylinder/canister under the S6 tag. See it here:

http://www.miele.de/ex/microsite/de/S6/index.html

Known stats:

4.5kg
Double pedalled standard suction floor head and bumper
Remote control handle suction with auto sensor suction.
Soft reverse fitted for end plug
10 metre radius  - NOT neccessarily cord length
Uses the 3.5/4 litre FJM dust bags.
Tool storer clip on bottom end hose

Im not entirely sure if the S6 is designed to replace the S5 - after all with the ill-fitted tool storer on the hose, surely if there was a replacement model, the tools would fit in behind a door like the current S5 and the design mirrors the S2 on many similar aspects. This is taken from German website http://www.elektro-bude.net/miele/staubsauger/bodenstaubsauger/s6-kompakte-premium-baureihe/
It is more of a replacement for the S4 series since both come under "Compact Premium," and the S4 has been narrowed down in range choices.

Models: S6350, S6760, S6240, S6360

vacmanuk wrote:

Hello Vacmanuk:

Thanks for the update.  Here's a youtube video on the launch:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoORF9VcfR0 

Appears USA will have the S6, or at least the ones rated for US electrical specs, in the autumn of 2011.

Carmine D.

This will eventually replace the S4 series There is presently another version of the old S500 out again with the new large PH for in store sale only. 1st shipment already sold out in 1 week.

Lucky1 wrote:

Wonderful. 

Here's the current line-up of USA MIELE canisters:

Lucky1 wrote:
Ah but the Hybrid S4 will stay in production for the moment.

Woo hoo my S6240 arrived today - decided on the ECO model following problems with my S4 Eco model.

First impressions:

1. Slightly bigger than the S4.
2. Tool storer can optionally mount at the top of the hose behind the handle or at the bottom of the hose in front of main body.
3. Upholstery tool mirrors that of the S5 with natural bristles as opposed to synthetic.
   
4. One touch auto cord rewind - can be pushed down by foot, or just one tap and the cord automatically returns. It is also longer than the S4's amount.
5. Bag fill indicator smaller than the one on the S4.
6. General performance is excellent thanks to a longer hose, longer amount of cord on offer and copies SEBO for putting a near 360 degree turnable hose on the main body.
7. Still retains park position to the right hand side & 3 rotational castors with new direction guides.
   
8. New AirTeq suction only floor head is a heavy beast but it is better made with thicker pedals that suggest longevity. Heavier weight also means the S6 doesn't have to be turned up to get the best suction.
9. All tools and floor heads have fancy brand name tags with borders. Does nothing for me but may appeal to others!
   
10. Slightly tricky to store - although the clip on handle to the side for parking will be on higher priced models, not the 1200 Ecoline one.
    
11. Lack of body protection to the plastic - sadly the "felt/Fabric" body seems to be a trait exclusive to top end priced models.
12. Better made than the S2 - the suction dial doesn't flex for example when the lid is opened.
13. REVIEW NOW ON HERE.

Also, You tube video from a German member at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH-hpFpdLw8

The biggest shock is when they tap the bumpers on both S5 and S6; the S6 not being as well made.