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poor sales! mercedes-benz eqs sedan will be phased out and plans to develop a new generation of s-class pure electric sedan

2024-09-08

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fast technology reported on september 8 that according to media reports,mercedes-benz is planning to launch a new generation of s-class sedans, which is expected to be launched around 2030 and will offer both fuel and pure electric power options.

the existing eqs sedan will be phased out due to poor sales.

although the new s-class is still a few years away, there are reports that the next-generation model could be unveiled in the spring of 2025.

at present, the price range of mercedes-benz s-class on sale in china is between 962,600 and 2,042,600 yuan.

the new generation s-class will be a mid-term facelift of the current seventh-generation w223, and its exterior design will have significant changes, including an enlarged air intake grille and a new front bumper.

the front and rear lighting groups will adopt mercedes-benz's latest family design. the front headlight design is inspired by the cla electric concept car, while the rear headlights are similar to those of the e-class.

the rear section will also be adjusted to match the new design language.

before the model update, the current s-class and eqs will undergo a facelift.

the new generation s-class is expected to use an upgraded version of the current s-class platform, while the electric version will be built on the mb.ea large platform.

although the interior is still in the early testing stages, it is expected to be equipped with a new lcd instrument and co-pilot screen, and may be equipped with mercedes-benz's latest mb.os car system.

in terms of power configuration, the new s-class is expected to continue to offer gasoline, diesel and plug-in hybrid systems.

the s-class models currently on sale in china are equipped with 2.5t or 3.0t six-cylinder engines and 48-volt mild hybrid systems.

as the main force in the luxury large car market, the mercedes-benz s-class has maintained a long-term competitive relationship with the bmw 7 series and audi a8.

a mid-term facelift model of the bmw 7 series is also under testing and is expected to be released in july 2026, about a year later than the new mercedes-benz s-class.

at the same time, eqs's main competitors include the bmw i7 and tesla model s. although the current sales of luxury brand pure electric large sedans in the domestic market are not outstanding, it is expected that the future pure electric s-class will provide stronger product power.