Photo: CarPix
Mercedes-Benz is testing the facelifted version of the S-Class W222.
The updated German flagship is expected to launch in 2017 and will feature exterior design changes and a modified interior. While early prototypes had camouflaged headlights, the prototype spied by our friends at CarPix features the production version of the front grill and front lights, and they are not covered by too much tape.
As you can see, the headlights of the S-Class will be sharper and will have a new interior graphic, while a set of restyled rear lights will also be fitted to the car. Minor changes have been applied to the hood and bumpers, but nothing too different from the current model.
Luckily, the engineers did not get the chance to cover up the interior on time, so our spy photographers managed to snap a few shots of the S-Class facelift’s dash. Instead of the current screen layout, the two displays have been brought together by removing the buttons that separated them. Now, they look like they are one, but the German carmaker is still using a two-screen layout.
The S-Class’s center console features a redesigned interface with a new touchpad. We expect the new unit to be more intuitive to use and to have improved ergonomics. Another significant change for the S-Class is the introduction of a new steering wheel. The new wheel has an elegant design, as it looks more sporty than the standard one used by the current model.
Concerning powertrains, Mercedes-Benz is expected to launch a new range of six-cylinder units with the S-Class. Initially, the new engine family was presumed to enter the range with the new E-Class, but the most significant motor line-up change in the Mercedes-Benz range could be launched on the S-Class facelift first.
We are talking about the new inline-six engines, marking the end of the V6 era for the German carmaker. These new power plants feature cylinders with a capacity of 500 cc each that share some components and technologies with the new 2.0-liter four-cylinder units announced for the E-Class.
Furthermore, the new engine family could be built on the same manufacturing line, reducing production and development costs for the German corporation.
As you can see, the headlights of the S-Class will be sharper and will have a new interior graphic, while a set of restyled rear lights will also be fitted to the car. Minor changes have been applied to the hood and bumpers, but nothing too different from the current model.
Luckily, the engineers did not get the chance to cover up the interior on time, so our spy photographers managed to snap a few shots of the S-Class facelift’s dash. Instead of the current screen layout, the two displays have been brought together by removing the buttons that separated them. Now, they look like they are one, but the German carmaker is still using a two-screen layout.
The S-Class’s center console features a redesigned interface with a new touchpad. We expect the new unit to be more intuitive to use and to have improved ergonomics. Another significant change for the S-Class is the introduction of a new steering wheel. The new wheel has an elegant design, as it looks more sporty than the standard one used by the current model.
Concerning powertrains, Mercedes-Benz is expected to launch a new range of six-cylinder units with the S-Class. Initially, the new engine family was presumed to enter the range with the new E-Class, but the most significant motor line-up change in the Mercedes-Benz range could be launched on the S-Class facelift first.
We are talking about the new inline-six engines, marking the end of the V6 era for the German carmaker. These new power plants feature cylinders with a capacity of 500 cc each that share some components and technologies with the new 2.0-liter four-cylinder units announced for the E-Class.
Furthermore, the new engine family could be built on the same manufacturing line, reducing production and development costs for the German corporation.
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