Liviu Marcus
Mercedes is finally testing its latest S class (2021), as it was glimpsed around the Nürburgring, covered in camouflage. It is expected to debut later this year.
As soon as you take a look at the updated Mercedes S class, the new front grill and headlights grab your attention. The new headlights are made a bit sleeker and the front grill gets widened with additional curves.
The bonnet also gets pronounced curves and the whole front end gives the car a rather aggressive and sportier look.
The side profile on the new Mercedes S class gets a bit curvy, with a pronounced curve on the lower side. The side profile on the previous S class looks a bit more aggressive as compared to the newer model.
The rear end gets a complete revamp, and the new dense LED taillights also get slimmer with a triangular patterned glow. A chrome lining sweeps in between the two taillights.
The rear bumper looks a bit chunkier and gets dual exhaust pipes below. The bumper carries the same side curve all along the back of the car.
The new Mercedes S class (2021) will be having a large centered touch screen to control all the features. But the chrome buttons on the previous model, added to the premium look of S class, whereas this implementation gives it a techy, but flatter look on the inside. The center console feels a lot boring and empty with this new implementation.
The Display meter is also a separate rectangular screen that protrudes almost vertically behind the steering. This model also gets sleeker looking rectangular horizontally oriented air vents as compared to the circular ones rounded with chrome which gave it a premium feel.
It is expected to come packed with advanced autonomous features. These features will make the Mercedes S class a bit easier to maneuver in the city due to its large size. It is also expected to come with rear wheel steering to accommodate its large wheelbase.
Although it is confirmed that the new S class will also be available with a v12 engine, but it is expected in the Maybach version. The standard Mercedes S class will be available in a v8 or an Inline 06 coupled with a mild hybrid system. It will be capable of being driven on electric power alone for 62 miles. It is also expected to come in a pure electric variant in the future.
It is expected to rollout later this year with the same price tag i.e. S class starts from around 94,250$ whereas the Maybach variant start from 173,000$.
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