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2018 Mercedes S-Class Taillights Spied in Detail

The S-Class is still considered the benchmark high-end German sedan. But it goes without saying that it needs updates once in a while. These spyshots suggest that those updates will come from the newer E-Class model.
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We've seen the 2018 S-Class facelift from all angles before. However, this is the first time we can show you the taillights in such detail.

The overall shape of the units is the same. However, new graphics have been installed. We can't be 100% sure, but there's a high chance that the adaptive system from the E-Class will also be installed.

The brake lights and indicators operate at varying intensities, depending on the driving situation and ambient lighting. For example, if you are keeping your foot on the brakes while waiting for the lights to turn green and it's night, the brightness of the brake lights will be automatically dimmed to avoid dazzling anyone behind.

While reducing glare, the system also has the benefit of reducing energy consumption. Another cool feature are the redesigned exhaust ports that have been recessed into the bumper.

And just wait until you see the front. Sure, the changes aren't major, but those headlights look soo much more modern. The eyebrow of daytime running lights features more lines in a new design pattern, while one of the main light clusters is now made up of three units stacked vertically. It's like going from the Samsung S6 to the S7 - a similar phone, but better attention to detail.

Of course, the reason that all the cosmetic changes are minimal could be that the all the money went to engineering. Speculations suggest that a 48V electric system will be installed, or that the rumored inline-6 engines are ready.

If that's not the case, we'll have to make due with slightly more power and torque from existing engines, plus the 9-speed auto. Will the 4-liter twin-turbo be available? Will there be any S43 AMG models? Let's hope so.
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Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida.
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