New Mercedes S-Class Facelift To Launch On June 15 With Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz S Class facelift continues to remain the flagship sedan from the German luxury carmaker. Moreover, Mercedes might consider building it in the local assembly at its Chakan facility in Maharashtra.

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class facelift features heavily reworked components, with Mercedes-Benz confirming that nearly 50% of the vehicle’s parts have been updated.

Launching on June 15, 2026, the updated lineup introduces a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain to the standard, non-AMG model range in India for the first time

Expected Price

The updated S-Class will likely be priced somewhere between Rs 2 crore and Rs 2.4 crore (ex-showroom),

Exterior Design Updates

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz S Class facelift comes with a brand-new front fascia, featuring an illuminated grille with a gloss black surround. It is flanked by a set of LED headlamps that have a new design with star-shaped DRLs. The rear features sleek wraparound taillamp units with three star-shaped LEDs.

Interior Features and Technology

Inside, the new S-Class has the Superscreen, which houses a 14.4-inch central touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and an additional 12.3-inch display for the front passenger. These run on the Mercedes’ latest MB OS platform. Rear seat passengers also get 13.1-inch displays and a tablet to control the reclining seats, heating, ventilation, and massage functions.

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