Though Mercedes has already confirmed a next-generation S-Class with combustion engines and electrical drivetrains, the present mannequin has but to obtain its mid-cycle replace. The facelifted mannequin will hit the market in 2026 when the corporate’s flagship mannequin will get a “main replace.” The German luxurious model shared the information right this moment as a part of a broader announcement about the way it plans to get again on observe after a gross sales stoop in 2024.

Final 12 months, Mercedes’ CEO Ola Källenius spoke briefly concerning the refreshed range-topper, saying the corporate “invested much more within the mannequin replace of the brand new combustion engine S-Class than we usually spend on a facelift.” We reckon a number of the investments relate to creating the gasoline and diesel powertrains adjust to the forthcoming Euro 7 and China 7 rules.

On the different finish of the sedan lineup, the product onslaught is beginning this 12 months with the third-generation CLA, full with combustion engines and electrical energy. Mercedes additionally confirms plans for purely electrical variations of the GLC and C-Class. Apparently, it does not refer to those fashions because the EQC SUV and EQC. We’re questioning whether or not it is as a result of the vehicles will undertake the brand new “with EQ Know-how” suffix utilized by the electrical G-Class.

AMG additionally has a busy schedule, with a “string of BEV and electrified high-tech ICE” fashions coming within the subsequent few years. The high-performance division from Affalterbach has already teased its first bespoke electrical merchandise: a swoopy sedan to interchange the GT 4-Door Coupe and a big SUV. The identities of the recent hybrids will not be being disclosed for now, however we’re pondering CLE63 and/or E63. As beforehand introduced, the V-8 just isn’t going away, so the downsizing bug will not chew all enjoyable vehicles.

Mercedes intends to launch dozens of facelifted and next-gen vehicles between now and the tip of 2026.

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