- Eighth-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class due across the finish of the last decade
- Fuel and electrical variations of recent S-Class will function related styling however totally different platforms
- EQS more likely to be phased out after present technology
Mercedes-Benz will develop its next-generation S-Class flagship sedan to supply patrons the selection of an electrical powertrain or one nonetheless with a fuel engine onboard.
The data was confirmed by Mercedes CEO Ola Källenius in an interview with Autocar revealed on Friday.
“There can be two S-Courses sooner or later—ICE and electrical,” he mentioned.
The technique is consistent with Mercedes’ announcement in February that the automaker plans to promote gas-powered automobiles effectively into the following decade. Beforehand, Mercedes deliberate to completely promote EVs by 2030.
Ola Källenius
Källenius whereas talking to Autocar additionally confirmed that work on a next-generation EV platform for midsize and full-size fashions, referred to as the MB.EA Giant, is continuing, which is opposite to a earlier announcement that the platform had been delayed.
The subsequent S-Class, which would be the eighth technology of the long-lasting nameplate, is due across the finish of the last decade. In line with Autocar, the fuel and electrical variations will function the identical design in and out, however use separate platforms.
Reportedly, the fuel model will use an up to date model of the present S-Class’ platform whereas the electrical model will use the brand new MB.EA Giant. The technique is totally different to the one utilized by BMW for its rival 7-Collection, whose fuel and electrical variations share a platform. Equally, fuel and electrical variations of Mercedes’ G-Class additionally share a platform.
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With the following S-Class going electrical, it means the EQS hatchback, Mercedes’ present full-size EV, will possible be dropped after the present technology.
Gross sales of each the S-Class and EQS have seen sharp declines this 12 months. Mercedes solely managed to promote 5,108 examples of the EQS within the U.S. over the primary half of 2024, down 52% on the identical interval a 12 months in the past. Gross sales of the S-Class are even decrease, coming in at 4,785 items for the interval, down 33% from a 12 months in the past. The low S-Class gross sales prompted Mercedes this month to drop manufacturing from two shifts to a single shift.
Earlier than the arrival of the following S-Class, Mercedes will give the present automobile a significant facelift. The EQS may also be up to date about the identical time. Each updates are anticipated to be launched for the 2026 mannequin 12 months within the U.S.