Lightly Camouflaged Mercedes-Benz S-Class Spotted
Peter Parcon February 27, 2016
A lightly camouflaged prototype of the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class was spotted recently while going through tests, as shown on a report from worldcarfans.com. The flagship sedan of Daimler is set for a mid-cycle revision nearly three years after the S-Class W222 entered the market.
The S-Class facelift will go through a number of minor revisions on its exterior and interior. Part of the headlights of the prototype spotted was partly covered, giving an indication that it may go through some revisions. Black camouflage is also covering the front bumper, which may point to the possibility that it will be updated. The hood was also restyled to a certain degree, but these changes do not appear to be drastic.
While the side profile appears to remain unchanged, it is expected for the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class to receive a brand new set of alloy wheels. The mirror caps may also go through some enhancements. The LED taillights are also expected to go through some slight changes together with the rear bumper.
The interior of the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class will have a redesigned interface for the new center console. The removal of the buttons between the screens is another notable change. While it may give an indication of the use of one large-sized screen, the S-Class facelift will still have two screens. A new intuitive and ergonomic touchpad will also be available to facilitate using the options on the COMAND infotainment system.
The new steering wheel of the new S-Class will have a sporty appearance featuring a three-spoke design, which will be an improvement from its current design. Some industry watchers are suggesting that the steering wheel of the S-Class facelift may feature gesture control.
While it remains uncertain what type of engine will be used on the S-Class facelift, it may be used as the platform in releasing the latest six-cylinder engine range of Mercedes-Benz. The new engines were supposedly aimed to be launched with the new E-Class, but reports have indicated that it may be used on the upcoming Mercedes-Benz S-Class when it will be released into the market.
