2021 Mercedes S-Class: New German Luxury Flagship No Longer Cares About Camo

Mercedes is putting the final touches on the upcoming S-Class, which is set to debut on September 2 during a special event that will be live-streamed online.

A very late test car was once again spotted by our spies, featuring very little camouflage on areas like around the headlights and the rear fascia, leaving the rest of the car completely naked.

We already have a pretty good idea of what the new German flagship luxury sedan will look like inside and outside but that didn’t stop Mercedes from launching a teasing campaign, showing off selected highlights of the new S-Class.

Mercedes’ latest teaser for the 2021 S-Class is this sketch

As with every new S-Class, the new generation will be unsurprisingly a technological tour de force, featuring things like all-wheel steering, a suspension that raises the body just before an impending side collision to better protect its passengers, a new version of the MBUX infotainment system and the list goes on.

The all-wheel steering system, in particular, is reportedly going to give the new S-Class a tighter turning circle than any rival in the segment and will be even better than even the A-Class according to Autocar. That’s pretty impressive for a sedan of this size.

The interior of the new 2021 Mercedes S-Class will be perhaps the biggest departure, featuring up to five displays. The carmaker opted to remove almost any hard button and switch compared to the outgoing model. The center touchscreen display for the infotainment system measures 12.8 inches in diameter and features haptic feedback while the instrument cluster will be showing information with a 3D effect.

Underpinning the new Mercedes flagship will be the MRA-II platform, which uses more aluminum than before in addition to carbon fiber to make the S-Class lighter than the current model. The new S-Class will also feature a longer wheelbase than the outgoing model in every bodystyle, including the standard model, the LWB variant, and the more limo-like Extended versions.

The engine range will be electrified, starting with mild-hybrid 48-volt versions of the company’s straight-six petrol and diesel engines. A plug-in hybrid variant of the former will also become available, while the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 will also be offered in different states of tune with up to 800 HP.

Stay tuned for the big reveal of the 2021 Mercedes S-Class on September 2.