The S-Class Will Receive A Facelift Despite An Extended Lifespan
Mercedes-Benz is on its way to extending the production cycle of the S-Class. The German luxury automaker has already confirmed its new styling will be introduced for the 2027 model series. The new S-Class will be unveiled six years after the 7th-generation S-Class. Initially, the company planned to phase out its fuel-powered vehicles by 2030 to make way for electric models. However, the struggling demand for its EVs and strong calls to retain its ICE cars have caused its management to backtrack from its target.
Incoming Facelift in Mercedes S-Class
The latest S-Class spy shots confirm that Mercedes is indeed on track with its plan. The 2027 model will be receiving major updates on both its frontal as well as rear areas. The grille in particular seems to have a new design that extends its base lower on the front fascia. The interior of the S-Class is hard to see. Nonetheless, we expect Mercedes to be equipped with the Hyperscreen display found in the EQS.
S-Class Powertrains
The S-Class starts at S 500 in the US with a 3.0-liter mild-hybrid inline-six. The S 580 is equipped with a 4.0-liter dual-turbo v8.1001010The AMG S 63 S Performance has a plug-in-hybrid twin-turbo configuration, delivering a combined output of 791 hp. Maybach’s most luxurious model is a 6.0-liter V12 twin-turbo, which produces 621 hp.
