2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Drive: Not New, but Renewed
Key takeaways
- A major facelift for the quintessential luxury sedan.
- This generation S-class was introduced for 2021, but instead of a full redesign, it's only getting a mid-cycle upgrade.
- The grille is now deeper, enlarged by some 20 percent.
Why this matters: an automotive development that could shape industry direction or buying decisions.
A major facelift for the quintessential luxury sedan.
View exterior photos Mercedes-Benz It used to be that six years made for a long product cycle for a car, but given uncertainties about tariffs, EV adoption, and Chinese competition, car companies seem to be stretching cycles much further. Take this new 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-class. This generation S-class was introduced for 2021, but instead of a full redesign, it's only getting a mid-cycle upgrade. But as upgrades go, it's a doozy, with over half the parts in the car—some 2700—changed or redesigned, affecting just about everything you see, touch, and feel. The main parts not changed are the major body panels.
Start at the front. The grille is now deeper, enlarged by some 20 percent. Its perimeter is illuminated at night, and the grille is decorated with countless tiny three-pointed stars. The stand-up ornament on the hood can be illuminated. New, slimmer headlights house daytime running lights in the shape of three-pointed stars—two per light. A new bumper accommodates these changes and sports a prominent air intake at each lower corner.