New Mercedes-Benz S-Class Reveal Imminent

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August 28, 2020
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We are just days away from seeing the reveal of the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class and there’s much to look forward to!

The S-Class represents the pinnacle of the Mercedes-Benz product line and apart from being an important part of the brand’s history, it also serves as the spearhead, as it were, for showcasing the latest and greatest technology currently in Merc’s arsenal.

This is important because the technology that’s infused in the S-Class, will likely find its way into the next generation of the brand’s extensive model lineup.

We have seen spy images and teasers in the past few months and Mercedes-Benz has already revealed what to expect from the new S-Class’ interior and it’s bound to be mightily impressive in the metal. Large, intuitive touchscreens dominate the interior, featuring the latest generation MBUX operating system with up to 3 screens taking care of just about everything you can think of. The range of comfort and convenience features will be next-level luxury. In fact, Mercedes-Benz states that the interior fulfils the claim of a “third place,” a private refuge between home and work.

In terms of safety, the new S-Class will also be the first series-production car to be fitted with rear-seat airbags for added passenger protection in the event of a frontal accident. More than this, the Pre-Safe Impulse Side will be able to raise the S-Class’ body by up to 8 centimetres immediately before an impending side collision which will benefit all passengers.

The A tech-laden cabin of the new S-Class will look to set a new standard for luxury cars. Will Merc succeed?

The W223 S-Class will be produced on Merc’s revised MRA (Modular Rear-wheel drive Architecture) platform and it will be the first model to be built at what Merc believes is the most modern automobile production facility in the world, Factory 56.

The S-Class will be powered by a range of hybridised powertrains with 48-volt technology as well as the choice of a plug-in hybrid setup while an all-electric EQS is also in development which will take square aim at Tesla.

We expect to see a 3.0-litre inline-6 turbopetrol and a 2.9-litre inline-6 turbodiesel, while the biggest motor is unlikely to be a V12 (owing to the impact of stricter European emissions regulations) but it might make an appearance in the Maybach S-Class. The headlining powerplant will probably be a beefed-up AMG twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8, but exact technical details will be revealed and confirmed next week.

The optional E-Active Body Control utilises 5 multi-core processors, more than 20 sensors and a stereo camera to predictively respond to varying driving situations and the system is able to make damping and spring force adjustments at each wheel by analysing the driving situation 1000 times per second. Rear-axle steering, which will also be offered as an option, is expected to enhance the handling and manoeuvrability of the S-Class.

As you can expect, there will be a host of advanced driver assistance systems on offer. As part of the Driving Assistance Package, features such as Active Blind Spot Assist, Active Steering Assist, Active Parking Assist while a Parking Package with a 360-degree camera will be optional.

More details will be communicated on 2 September 2020 when the S-Class is fully revealed.

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