Upgraded S-Class will get new interior infotainment tech and minor exterior styling changes when it goes on sale late next year
These are the first pictures of the facelifted Mercedes-Benz S-Class, which is in the early stages of development ahead of a planned launch towards the end of next year.
The sixth generation of Mercedes-Benz's flagship saloon went on sale in 2013 but is facing increasing competition from the likes of theBMW 7 Series, Audi A8 and Jaguar XJ. These spy pictures reveal that exterior changes for the updated S-Class will be minor, with this prototype showing new LED headlight cluster designs.
More complex changes are expected for the interior. The S-Class's digital instrument cluster was one of its hallmark features when the car was first launch, but rivals have been quick to adopt the technology in their premium models.
For this facelifted model, Mercedes looks to be producing a wider, frameless dual-screen set-up, which will allow for a larger screen area. The new system will run the latest version of Mercedes' Comand infotainment software, and continues to be operated via a touch-sensitive controller on the centre console, although Mercedes is also known to be experimenting with gesture control.
Also new on this prototype is a thicker three-spoke steering wheel, which is understood to replace the current two-spoke design.
Engines from the current S-Class are likely to be carried over in their entireity but could come with minor improvements to fuel economy and CO2 emissions.
A debut for the facelifted S-Class could come as early as next April at the Shanghai motor show, with premium manufacturers preferring to showcase their luxury-orientated models to Chinese buyers first.
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