- The Mercedes-Benz S-Class receives an updated design in 2026
- The updated design will accept elements from the smaller E-Class
- The buyers of the S-Class still find gas engines under the hood of the sedan
Mercedes Benz Has test prototypes have been discovered for an updated S-Class in the past few months, and the car manufacturer confirmed on Thursday that the debut will occur in 2026. This points to the updated limousine, which arrives as a 2027 model in the USA
The current generation of Mercedes flagshipThe W223, debuted in 2020 as a model of 2021. Mercedes tends to start an update after four years, which traditionally marks the middle of the life cycle for the car manufacturer’s vehicles, although this update is far behind this schedule.
It indicates that the current S-Class has a longer shelf life, probably part of the effects of the recent decision by the car manufacturer to keep gas-powered cars over 2030, the date on which the car manufacturer previously a full electrical brand for one fully held electrical brand.
If you keep the current gas-powered models on sale for longer, Mercedes will buy time to wait as the EV market develops and prepare the successors to set up so far. In the case of the GLE class and the GLS class, Mercedes even prepares a second update to extend the durability of these vehicles. As for the S-Class, a redesign is expected at the end of the decade, whereby the new generation is offering this Selection of gas or electrical drive lines.
2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Facelift Spy Shots photo via Baldauf
Measured on the camouflage equipment on the S-Class prototypes, the update consists of new lights at both ends and a larger grille. The taillights take over three -point star motifs, similar to the latest found star motifs E-classWhile the headlights have a similar design, in this case for the turn signals. An update for the Glow Electric assembly rear is due at about the same time as the updated S-Class and will also introduce the star-shaped curve signals.
The new radiator grille on the updated S-Class can be clearly seen, which extend into the front cladding. The rear section is strongly camouflaged, which indicates that some changes also take place on the back fascia. Inside, it is expected that Mercedes will be available with this update in the S-Class in the S-Class from the EQs in the S-Class.
The S-Class is currently in the USA with a 3.0-liter inline-6 of basic turbochargers with mild hybrid technology in an S 500 class and the same engine with a plug-in hybrid system in the S 580E -Class offered. A non-electrified S-580 class is also offered, which is powered by a 4.0-liter V-8 of two turbochargers.
Buyers who opt for the S-63 E-performance of AMG 6.0-liter V-12 turbo-charged V-12 well for 621 hp.
