Hot! Mercedes-Benz, What's Next?

[hannaz]

we can see new DRL & turn signal treatment on GLS FL in this reel

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2,458 likes, 47 comments - kindelauto on August 22, 2025: "2026 Mercedes-AMG GLS Facelift #spotted during testing in US.".

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[Design FIRST]

It all makes much sense. As normal looking, more advanced EVs start being available, the older, turd-looking ones are phased out.

I bet MB would like to do the same with the EQS range.

Yes, this decision would have seemed inevitable. There is really little if any reason to flog the the dead horse that the EQE series (as well as EQS series) has become. The new electric E and S Class vehicles cannot come soon enough. And the announced convergence of BEV and ICE design, in favour of "ICE silhouettes", appears a strategy that could finally pay dividends for a currently reeling M-B. Should they also get the material/fit and finish qualities of their interiors back on par, M-B should be just fine.

 

[MPertz]

Maybe Serpens, klier or other members who are familiar with ICE technology can comment on that articel?

Although we are not speaking about the same engine, the N47 diesel in my F10 is well over 400K Km. It's been serviced in time only at BMW Service, and still goes very nice and well.

 

[klier]

we can see new DRL & turn signal treatment on GLS FL in this reel

We should be seeing the new model instead of another facelift though. This car is 6 years old.

 

[Design FIRST]

Inspiration for a future bespoke M-B Mythos automobile ?:

 

[klier]

YES! More AI crap! Thanks for posting.

 

[Design FIRST]

YES! More AI crap! Thanks for posting.

You're most welcome.

By the way, what is the seemingly prolific beef with AI generated automotive images ? Make no mistake, there is no replacement for pure human artistic and creative talent. The ability to freehand 3 dimensional sketches is a genuine gift that deserves highest praise. But not all (including myself) are even remotely capable of doing this, yet creative ideas, although sometimes derivative, can still flourish in the minds and spirits of those who are not handcrafts persons. And considering that AI is becoming an ever more significant element in so many processes, why not take advantage of what it has to offer ? Even "ancients" like me can appreciate it.

 

[Esp5]

Speaking about the EQE/EQE SUV, they're killing these models after barely four years on the market (until 2026). They haven't even managed to reach their FL, astonishing.

The C and GLC EVs were supposed to add models, but instead they'll be without EVs in the mid-range segment for a whole year in the case of the sedan (until the E-Class EV arrives), and who knows how long in the case of the SUV.

Less than 10 days ago I read that Ola indicated they would update the EQE to 800v with the new platform, etc., and 20 minutes later they cancel the car and the SUV entirely. The bad news must be enormous to act so vehemently improvised. It's not even serious anymore.

Are there examples of models of any brand canceled mid-cycle due to selling so poorly?

 

[leylandi]

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[Gor134]

We should be seeing the new model instead of another facelift though. This car is 6 years old.

They're doing what Audi did with the Q7, extending life cycle with a 2nd facelift for a short 2-year run. New gen GLS/GLE will come MY2028 in 2027

 

[leylandi]

It will be released in 2026 and will receive a major facelift. Therefore, it will be sold for another three years.

 

[Swissbob]

It’s still a very good car.

 

[SKY]

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Seems like the new front end that MB will spread across the entire line up is not compatible with the inverted grille of the current GLE AMG.

A pitty, I do like the current car...

 

[leylandi]

I think it will look great. The inverted grille would spoil the Mercedes identity.

 

[klier]

I just hope they don't f#ck up the interior.

 

[Luca]

 

[Merc1]

What is that???

M

 

[SKY]

What is that???

M

Layout seems to be the same as the C-Class and GLC one. Considering the GLC EV is around the corner, I would say this is its new interior.

 

[Design FIRST]

Layout seems to be the same as the C-Class and GLC one. Considering the GLC EV is around the corner, I would say this is its new interior.

Maybe the angle of the shot being deceiving... But the apparent rake of the A-pillars could indicate the upcoming C-Class "EQ Technology" sedan.

 

[Merc1]

It does look good, but of course if it's real we need to see more.

M