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Mercedes-Benz Unveils Major S-Class Facelift with 2,700 Updates

1/13/2026

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Mercedes-Benz will unveil a major S-Class facelift on January 29, 2026, featuring over 2,700 new or updated parts.
The S-Class aims to maintain its luxury appeal amid a competitive market.
The inline-six engine is updated for the S450 and S500, boosting torque.
The S580 will adopt a flat-plane crank V8 engine delivering 530 horsepower.
Rear-wheel steering becomes standard, with an optional 10-degree system to improve maneuverability.

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Mercedes-Benz will unveil a major S-Class facelift on January 29, 2026, featuring over 2,700 new or updated parts.
The S-Class aims to maintain its luxury appeal amid a competitive market.
The inline-six engine is updated for the S450 and S500, boosting torque.
The S580 will adopt a flat-plane crank V8 engine delivering 530 horsepower.
Rear-wheel steering becomes standard, with an optional 10-degree system to improve maneuverability.