New Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Mercedes-Benz provided an early preview of the upcoming S-class facelift in a recent video with company CEO Ola Källenius. Key takeaways from the video include a preview of the design, cabin and some of the flagship luxury sedan’s capabilities. Mercedes claims that it has made extensive changes to the S-class as part of its midcycle update, including ‘over 50 per cent new or revised parts.’

As far as the exterior design goes, the new S-class will get a revised fascia with a redesigned grille with three-point-star chrome detailing, new LED headlights and tail lamps - again with three-point-star LED light guides as well as new wheel designs and revised bumpers. One feature set to make a comeback with the 2026 S-class is the Mercedes hood ornament - a feature not seen on modern Mercedes cars since the mid 2000s. The hood ornament will also be illuminated, as will be the grille surround.

Speaking of the interior, Kallenius says that everything has been refined over the outgoing S-class, claiming that the new S-class will take understated luxury to the next level. The video also provides glimpses of the new S’ interior, particularly a look at the rear seats where features such as rear seat entertainment and heated, ventilated, and reclining seats with leg rests, a panoramic sunroof and a Burmester sound system - replete with Dolby Atmos - are visible.

Other Upcoming Mercedes-Benz Models are the CLA EV, GLC EV and GLB EV