Spy Pics: 2017 Mercedes S Class (W222) Facelift spotted (Already ?)

[7 4 7]

These are the 1st spy pics of the 2017 S Class;







Considering the W222 was launched in 2013, don't you think its kinda early to see the facelift doing the testing already

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[freshwhite335]

My parents just took delivery of theirs

[TheBingoBalls]

This is completely normal. Just because you see a test mule doesn't mean the car is close to being released. It could be another 1-2 years before the refresh is introduced which would fall right in the middle of its life cycle assuming a 6-7 year life cycle for the W222.

[Dackelone]

Could be a new sw option or system they are testing. The cover's for the dashboard area are intriguing. Atominous driving, laser headlights, etc...

[swagon]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

Could be a new sw option or system they are testing. The cover's for the dashboard area are intriguing. Atominous driving, laser headlights, etc...

or engines; Mercedes is going to introduce new inline six motors with the new E-class in mid-December.

[7 4 7]

Do notice the headlamps guys there is a new design element (3 vertical lines of DRL's)

So this definitely is no engine testing or systems / features under test, its definitely a facelift undergoing test.

I also believe the facelift won't be launched before 2017 (as a 2018 model).

Lets wait & watch.

[Dackelone]

Just saw that AutoMotor und Sport has picked up on these fotos. They are saying its an LCI update bc of BMW's new 7er! lol

New features:

New restyled LED hedlights which allow the driver to drive with the highbeams on all the time, dimming the places where other cars or people are. Also a nightvision system to detect annimals and pedestrians.

New larger and frameless LCD dashboard & infotainment displays.

New seats and interior switchgear. Also the ugly two spoke steering wheel will no longer be offered.

A new automatic transmision will also be offered.

http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/n...-10242785.html

[GabeS]

HIDEOUSSSSSS!!!
Not to mention the latest C class looks like an aborted fetus of the toyota solara.