S-Class W222 [Spyshots] Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222) Facelift Spy Pics & Info
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The Mercedes-Benz W222 is the sixth generation of the Mercedes Benz S-Class produced from 2013 to 2020, serving as the successor to the W221 S-Class and predecessor to the W223 S-Class. The W222 has a similar design theme to the C-Class (W205) and E-Class (W213).
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Great news for me personally to see the 222 being facelifted! Very excited and am already impressed by how those headlights look!
Unfortunately, though, the 222 has it's work cut out for it. The W213 E Class is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated Mercedes-Benz models yet, and by the looks of it, it is appearing to good just as good...too good, in fact. The 213 looks so good, in my opinion, that it's rivaling the 222, let alone the C Class.
The 222 is already a show-stopper in terms of looks, but if MB can chisel or add something in there, it will remain opulent and exclusive.
Do it right, and the 222 and 213 will probably be two of the best cars ever!
Unfortunately, though, the 222 has it's work cut out for it. The W213 E Class is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated Mercedes-Benz models yet, and by the looks of it, it is appearing to good just as good...too good, in fact. The 213 looks so good, in my opinion, that it's rivaling the 222, let alone the C Class.
The 222 is already a show-stopper in terms of looks, but if MB can chisel or add something in there, it will remain opulent and exclusive.
Do it right, and the 222 and 213 will probably be two of the best cars ever!
jackywhatever
Precision Tuner
I simply hope the door handles from F800 will make it on the FL
Tesla has the cool door handles today, no more reason to wait!
I think we will order a s550 FL when it's out!
Tesla has the cool door handles today, no more reason to wait!
I think we will order a s550 FL when it's out!
Keyonte
Porsche Perfektionist
I think those door handles would take away the classic elegance from the S class, I feel like they would be better suited for some of the sporty models like the CLS or AMG GT
Merc1
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Carmaker1
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It's about damn time, even though this is 2 months earlier than I expected. I called it and knew by this point a W222 facelift was approved in the first half of this year, despite not much discussion on that subject (mostly outside of GCF).
Thank you GTA8.5 for this information.
As usual, World Car Fans could not be bothered to get the bloody information entirely right, as it will NOT go on sale next year. I really do not understand how many websites that are in this business, cannot put out accurate information and are more often misleading.
One has known for many years, how long it takes for an S-Class face-lift to go through testing, let alone overall development. It is not going on sale next year, simple as that. You will not see something like this, then expect a quick unveiling. Didn't happen with the GLE (spied in late 2013, barely on sale) and GLS (barely unveiled), therefore it will not happen with this either.
I had mentioned much of last year and from late 2013, that the W222 S-Class facelift would be frozen (or reach mid-development) in the first half of 2015 and spy shots would surface in the fourth quarter of 2015 or Q1 2016.
Development of the next generation S-Class began a year ago and its design programme is now underway, in the early stages. Final selection is going to be in 2017, barring no unforeseen delays. In that instance, it is not finished yet. Whether it will be called W223, W230, or W300 is the question.
The uniformity in chassis codes since the introduction of the W220, makes me wonder what's behind that.
As great as the W222 has been, it will be superseded by a revolutionary product in half a decade's time. Most product planning, especially that of vehicles in this segment, has a facelift's design approval somewhat paralleling or immediately preceding the commencement of the successor's own design programme.
Upon presentation or market launch of the incumbent model's mid-cycle or visible updates, is when the successor is signed-off in the design department (programme approval) or reaches midway in the overall programme.
W213 design work began in 2011, just as the W212 facelift was frozen. The final proposal was done circa January 2013, just as the W212.5 was unveiled.
On a side note, German Car Forum and its members commendably are amongst the few that prove to be very knowledgeable about how the automotive industry ACTUALLY works and have a very impressive collective intellect in that regard. Essentially most of us are aware that massive, labor-intensive programmes are not done in a vacuum and require precise, concrete targets and generous lead times.
The S-Class, is a perfect example of this. Daimler AG has been generous enough to the public, to highlight the efforts undertaken to make certain projects possible, while sensibly guarding the intellectual property in the same breath. Outside of BMW AG, the rest of their competitors prove to be quite insecure in this regard and too vague to the detriment of the public's enrichment.
I'd shoot a guess and say that it will have slimmer headlights? I wholeheartedly agree with your sentiments, but the next one is far from done in that aspect and is in the early stages of design. I don't think MB ever approves a mid-cycle facelift design the same year as the successor's design.
I believe that only happened once under Bruno Sacco in 1995, with both the W202 facelift (mid-1997) and W203 (due in late 2000!). That right there is bad product planning and guaranteeing an obsolete product in aesthetics.
It is not "too soon", this is typical of Mercedes-Benz standards, especially with the S. The W221 facelift was first spied circa January 2008, being unveiled on April 8, 2009 and launched 1-2 months after that. The design for the W221 facelift was finalised by May 2007, if not earlier than that. That's for a model that was barely launched in the autumn of 2005 and Q1 of 2006 in most export markets.
The W222 was barely launched in late July, so the timing is highly correct. I hinted towards this for about 2 years now, as one knows what is typical of them, in terms of their high standards. For the barely visible changes to our facelifted XJ for MY2016, it took us roughly 2 years to test them before launch. The MY2014 changes to our XJ in the autumn of 2013, were a placeholder for the facelift.
The W222 facelift is planned for summer 2017, if not late spring 2017. The W140 S-Class was launched in mid-1991 (for MY1992 in some markets), yet had its facelift (MY1995) already frozen by the end of 1992 and in patents by February 1993, with the newly designed S600 grille (yet labeled 600SEL).
The W140 had a second facelift in mid-1996, which was already signed-off by the early months of 1995 (if not mostly identified by late 1994). The W126 facelift was signed-off in 1983, being introduced at IAA in 1985.
Because of the complexity of the W222, they need as much time as they can get. The W222 design changes are already accessible to patent examiners, that pretty much get to see these things before everybody else.
Bingo, as that's the way it is and always has been. Nearly 7 years ago we saw this in early January 2008:
Before these photos showed up exactly 15 months later:
Highly unlikely for such a facelift. No one has ever redesigned door handles to my knowledge during a mid-cycle facelift to that degree, so I doubt it will happen here. I am probably wrong about the no one has ever, but in this segment that holds true. While Lexus did redesign the door handles on the LX570 recently, the assembly is not really different (LS still has door handles designed in 2003-04). Nothing like that will be happening for at least until 2021 on this car.
Only a serious safety flaw or recall would bring that about, which is clearly not the case.
Never, say never. Development is ongoing and they have 2 years left to make such critical decisions in Stuttgart.
2017 Mercedes S-Class facelift spied for the first time
The Mercedes S-Class has been on the market for a couple of years so the company is preparing a facelift for their flagship sedan.
Recently caught undergoing testing, the prototype is in the early stages of development so the changes are fairly limited at this point. That being said, the model has been equipped with new headlights that feature three LED stripes and three light points at the side of each headlight.
Besides featuring new lighting units, the facelifted model is expected to have modified bumpers and a revised grille.
Bigger changes occur in the cabin as the car has been equipped with a more traditional three-spoke steering wheel. The dual display instrument and infotainment cluster is also new as it ditches the buttons between the displays and now features a frameless design.
There doesn't appear to be any other changes but we can expect upgraded infotainment software and several new wood trim options.
Engine options remain unconfirmed but choices are largely expected to carryover. There could be some minor modifications for increased performance and fuel-efficiency but we'll likely find out more in the coming months.
There's no word on when the facelifted S-Class will be unveiled but it is expected to arrive in time for the 2017 model year.
-->>http://www.worldcarfans.com/1151112...s-facelift-spied-for-the-first-time/lowphotos
Thank you GTA8.5 for this information.
As usual, World Car Fans could not be bothered to get the bloody information entirely right, as it will NOT go on sale next year. I really do not understand how many websites that are in this business, cannot put out accurate information and are more often misleading.
One has known for many years, how long it takes for an S-Class face-lift to go through testing, let alone overall development. It is not going on sale next year, simple as that. You will not see something like this, then expect a quick unveiling. Didn't happen with the GLE (spied in late 2013, barely on sale) and GLS (barely unveiled), therefore it will not happen with this either.
I had mentioned much of last year and from late 2013, that the W222 S-Class facelift would be frozen (or reach mid-development) in the first half of 2015 and spy shots would surface in the fourth quarter of 2015 or Q1 2016.
Development of the next generation S-Class began a year ago and its design programme is now underway, in the early stages. Final selection is going to be in 2017, barring no unforeseen delays. In that instance, it is not finished yet. Whether it will be called W223, W230, or W300 is the question.
The uniformity in chassis codes since the introduction of the W220, makes me wonder what's behind that.As great as the W222 has been, it will be superseded by a revolutionary product in half a decade's time. Most product planning, especially that of vehicles in this segment, has a facelift's design approval somewhat paralleling or immediately preceding the commencement of the successor's own design programme.
Upon presentation or market launch of the incumbent model's mid-cycle or visible updates, is when the successor is signed-off in the design department (programme approval) or reaches midway in the overall programme.
W213 design work began in 2011, just as the W212 facelift was frozen. The final proposal was done circa January 2013, just as the W212.5 was unveiled.
On a side note, German Car Forum and its members commendably are amongst the few that prove to be very knowledgeable about how the automotive industry ACTUALLY works and have a very impressive collective intellect in that regard. Essentially most of us are aware that massive, labor-intensive programmes are not done in a vacuum and require precise, concrete targets and generous lead times.
The S-Class, is a perfect example of this. Daimler AG has been generous enough to the public, to highlight the efforts undertaken to make certain projects possible, while sensibly guarding the intellectual property in the same breath. Outside of BMW AG, the rest of their competitors prove to be quite insecure in this regard and too vague to the detriment of the public's enrichment.
I'd shoot a guess and say that it will have slimmer headlights? I wholeheartedly agree with your sentiments, but the next one is far from done in that aspect and is in the early stages of design. I don't think MB ever approves a mid-cycle facelift design the same year as the successor's design.
I believe that only happened once under Bruno Sacco in 1995, with both the W202 facelift (mid-1997) and W203 (due in late 2000!). That right there is bad product planning and guaranteeing an obsolete product in aesthetics.
It is not "too soon", this is typical of Mercedes-Benz standards, especially with the S. The W221 facelift was first spied circa January 2008, being unveiled on April 8, 2009 and launched 1-2 months after that. The design for the W221 facelift was finalised by May 2007, if not earlier than that. That's for a model that was barely launched in the autumn of 2005 and Q1 of 2006 in most export markets.
The W222 was barely launched in late July, so the timing is highly correct. I hinted towards this for about 2 years now, as one knows what is typical of them, in terms of their high standards. For the barely visible changes to our facelifted XJ for MY2016, it took us roughly 2 years to test them before launch. The MY2014 changes to our XJ in the autumn of 2013, were a placeholder for the facelift.
The W222 facelift is planned for summer 2017, if not late spring 2017. The W140 S-Class was launched in mid-1991 (for MY1992 in some markets), yet had its facelift (MY1995) already frozen by the end of 1992 and in patents by February 1993, with the newly designed S600 grille (yet labeled 600SEL).
The W140 had a second facelift in mid-1996, which was already signed-off by the early months of 1995 (if not mostly identified by late 1994). The W126 facelift was signed-off in 1983, being introduced at IAA in 1985.
Because of the complexity of the W222, they need as much time as they can get. The W222 design changes are already accessible to patent examiners, that pretty much get to see these things before everybody else.
Bingo, as that's the way it is and always has been. Nearly 7 years ago we saw this in early January 2008:
Before these photos showed up exactly 15 months later:
Highly unlikely for such a facelift. No one has ever redesigned door handles to my knowledge during a mid-cycle facelift to that degree, so I doubt it will happen here. I am probably wrong about the no one has ever, but in this segment that holds true. While Lexus did redesign the door handles on the LX570 recently, the assembly is not really different (LS still has door handles designed in 2003-04). Nothing like that will be happening for at least until 2021 on this car.
Only a serious safety flaw or recall would bring that about, which is clearly not the case.
Never, say never. Development is ongoing and they have 2 years left to make such critical decisions in Stuttgart.
lukeswiss
Subscriber
They're electric on the SLS ... they come out when the door is unlocked, and slide back in when the car drives off and locks.
But I can't see that happening anywhere else anytime soon, They didn't even bother with the same door handles on the SLS Cab.
The facelift model I believe the S Class would not look too similar to the C Class. MB is listening to us
Im guessing it will look a little more like the new E-Class with those HD lenses from a head on perspective, with slightly different graphics.
This might bring back those days when some journalists were harping about the debut of the W140 S-Class in how it resembled the W124 E-Class from the front (and profile) view.
Merc1
Premium
That isn't the same thing, the actual locking mechanism is not electric like on the Tesla or like on certain old GM cars.
M
Der Hofmeister
Highway Hunter
According to the latest information provided by Mercedes-Benz Passion Blog, the 2017 generation S-Class will feature the new OM656 diesel engine, which produces 340 hp for the upcoming S 400 d variant. Along with this, it appears the Mercedes-Maybach S 600 version will be replaced by an all new S 650 model, likely to carry a newly-engineered V12 powerplant (M280 ???). Possibly, this is the reason for relocating the V12 engine production from Affalterbach to Mannheim. Apart from building its own performance units found in the AMG "65" versions, Mercedes-AMG is also in charge of engineering and manufacturing the V12 engines for the Mercedes-Benz "600" models. So, this explanation seems fairly logical.
There are some possible scenarios at the moment:
- the top-of-the-range Mercedes-Maybach S 650 gets a completely new V12 engine (the ideal and common sense solution), with the peak output located somewhere in the 560 hp - 600 hp range. It would not make sense to fit the M279 engine under the hood of the S 650. To be honest, it is indeed a tried'n'tested engine, but it is in fact a thoroughly upgraded M275 unit dating from 2002, so it has been on the market for 13 years already.
- the new Mercedes-Benz S 600 also receives the new V12 engine, but in a slightly detuned variant packing around 550 hp
- the new Mercedes-Benz S 600 stays committed to the current M279 engine, but gains an extra 20 hp to reach 550 hp
There are some possible scenarios at the moment:
- the top-of-the-range Mercedes-Maybach S 650 gets a completely new V12 engine (the ideal and common sense solution), with the peak output located somewhere in the 560 hp - 600 hp range. It would not make sense to fit the M279 engine under the hood of the S 650. To be honest, it is indeed a tried'n'tested engine, but it is in fact a thoroughly upgraded M275 unit dating from 2002, so it has been on the market for 13 years already.
- the new Mercedes-Benz S 600 also receives the new V12 engine, but in a slightly detuned variant packing around 550 hp
- the new Mercedes-Benz S 600 stays committed to the current M279 engine, but gains an extra 20 hp to reach 550 hp
E63 AMG
Schwarzwald Sprinter
According to the latest information provided by Mercedes-Benz Passion Blog, the 2017 generation S-Class will feature the new OM656 diesel engine, which produces 340 bhp for the upcoming S 400 d variant. Along with this, it appears the Mercedes-Maybach S 600 version by an all new S 650 model, likely to carry a newly-engineered V12 powerplant (M280 ???). Possibly, this is the reason for relocating the V12 engine production from Affalterbach to Mannheim. Apart from building its own performance units found in the AMG "65" versions, Mercedes-AMG is also in charge of engineering and manufacturing the V12 engines for the Mercedes-Benz "600" models. So, this explanation seems fairly logical.
There are some possible scenarios at the moment:
- the top-of-the-range Mercedes-Maybach S 650 gets a completely new V12 engine (the ideal and common sense solution), with the peak output located somewhere in the 560 hp - 600 hp range. It would not make sense to fit the M279 engine under the hood of the S 650. To be honest, it is indeed a tried'n'tested engine, but it is in fact a thoroughly upgraded M275 unit dating from 2002, so it has been on the market for 13 years already.
- the new Mercedes-Benz S 600 also receives the new V12 engine, but in a slightly detuned variant packing around 550 hp
- the new Mercedes-Benz S 600 stays committed to the current M279 engine, but gains an extra 20 hp to reach 550 hp
So we would have:
S400d
S550
S600
S63
S65
S650 Maybach
Of course, I'm seeing this from an American perspective, but isn't there also an S350 in Europe?
Der Hofmeister
Highway Hunter
Yes, there is an S 350 model, but to be precise the title is S 350 d. This version will carry on and will be powered by the new OM656 engine, with a peak output greater than the current 258 hp mark. The S 400 d will be a new addition to the S-Class lineup. And, in Europe, the S 550 is entitled S 500.
Merc1
Premium
It would be nice to get an I6 for the U.S. market, a gas model with like 385hp, a S450 if you will.
With the new I6 engines coming, I would bet that we're going to finally get a V12 off that same line. They should keep the S600 Maybach and then do a S600 Maybach S model with the more powerful engine and a subtle body kit, but not an AMG one you know like the old W124 E500 looked different from the rest of the E-Classes at the time. The Brabus grille, wider fenders, new wheels and even more luxury inside. I think they should do both though. Base S600 Maybach with the 550hp from the new V12 and a S650/S600 S Maybach with 640hp from the new V12 and an even more distinct body.
M
With the new I6 engines coming, I would bet that we're going to finally get a V12 off that same line. They should keep the S600 Maybach and then do a S600 Maybach S model with the more powerful engine and a subtle body kit, but not an AMG one you know like the old W124 E500 looked different from the rest of the E-Classes at the time. The Brabus grille, wider fenders, new wheels and even more luxury inside. I think they should do both though. Base S600 Maybach with the 550hp from the new V12 and a S650/S600 S Maybach with 640hp from the new V12 and an even more distinct body.
M
E63 AMG
Schwarzwald Sprinter
From Passion blog. I guess they'll be releasing some new 'budget' lights too.
Those don't look too bad! They kind of remind me of the W221.
But, budget is budget, and only The Best will do!
Yes, there is an S 350 model, but to be precise the title is S 350 d. This version will carry on and will be powered by the new OM656 engine, with a peak output greater than the current 258 hp mark. The S 400 d will be a new addition to the S-Class lineup. And, in Europe, the S 550 is entitled S 500.
Thanks! Looks like I nailed that lineup then!
And my, oh my, what a great lineup! Besides the W140, the W222 has been my favorite S Class to date!
S350d
S400d
S500/550
S600
S63/65 AMG
S650 Maybach
Will either of the diesel models make it to the American market?
jesmb.de
März 2016 GLS (GL Facelift X166)
März/April 2016 CLA Facelift (C/X117)
April 2016 SL Facelift (R231)
April 2016 SLC (SLK Facelift R172)
April 2016 E-Klasse W213
2Q 2016 S-Klasse Cabrio A217
2Q 2016 C-Klasse Cabrio A205
September 2016 E-Klasse T-Modell (S213)
2016 AMG GT3 Straßenversion mit ca. 550 PS C190
1Q 2017 E-Klasse Coupé C238
1Q 2017 weiteres E-Klasse Derivat X213
1Q 2017 GLA Facelift (X156)
2Q 2017 AMG GT Roadster (R190)
3Q 2017 E-Klasse Cabrio (A238)
3Q 2017 S-Klasse Facelift (W/V/X222) mit 9G-Tronic in Kombination mit Plug-In-Hybrid, neue 6-Zylinder Diesel und Benzin Motoren, sowie 48 Volt Bordnetz
Ende 2017 neue B-Klasse
1Q 2018 C-Klasse W/S205 Facelift
2Q 2018 neue A-Klasse W177
2Q 2018 S-Klasse Cabrio/Coupé Facelift (C/A217)
2018 neuer CLS (C257), es ist kein Shooting Brake mehr geplant.
März 2016 GLS (GL Facelift X166)
März/April 2016 CLA Facelift (C/X117)
April 2016 SL Facelift (R231)
April 2016 SLC (SLK Facelift R172)
April 2016 E-Klasse W213
2Q 2016 S-Klasse Cabrio A217
2Q 2016 C-Klasse Cabrio A205
September 2016 E-Klasse T-Modell (S213)
2016 AMG GT3 Straßenversion mit ca. 550 PS C190
1Q 2017 E-Klasse Coupé C238
1Q 2017 weiteres E-Klasse Derivat X213
1Q 2017 GLA Facelift (X156)
2Q 2017 AMG GT Roadster (R190)
3Q 2017 E-Klasse Cabrio (A238)
3Q 2017 S-Klasse Facelift (W/V/X222) mit 9G-Tronic in Kombination mit Plug-In-Hybrid, neue 6-Zylinder Diesel und Benzin Motoren, sowie 48 Volt Bordnetz
Ende 2017 neue B-Klasse
1Q 2018 C-Klasse W/S205 Facelift
2Q 2018 neue A-Klasse W177
2Q 2018 S-Klasse Cabrio/Coupé Facelift (C/A217)
2018 neuer CLS (C257), es ist kein Shooting Brake mehr geplant.
DjordjeC63
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From Passion blog. I guess they'll be releasing some new 'budget' lights too.
It's already here.
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