{"id":47932,"date":"2026-01-20T07:47:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T07:47:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=47932"},"modified":"2026-01-20T07:47:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T07:47:09","slug":"mercedes-benz-reveals-2026-product-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2026\/01\/20\/mercedes-benz-reveals-2026-product-plans\/","title":{"rendered":"Mercedes-Benz preparing for bumper product roll-out in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p><h2>Three-pointed star will commence its plans with the arrival of the eagerly awaited facelift S-Class on 29 January. <\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Having ended 2025 with the sale of 2.1-million passenger vehicles and vans globally, Mercedes-Benz has provided select details of its plans for 2025, staring at the end of January.<\/p>\n<p>In tabling its years figures, which saw sales of AMG products increase seven percent year-on-year and the G-Class recording its highest sales figures ever on 49\u00a0700, the three-pointed star also saw uptakes in electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle sales, as well as of its Maybach brand.<\/p>\n<p>Marking its 140<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary this year, the brand will start its product offence on 29 January by debuting the long awaited facelift S-Class.<\/p>\n<p>Unveiled nearly six years ago, the internally named W223 will undergo receive extensive updates inside and out, as well underneath it bonnet.<\/p>\n<p>According to a report by <em>motor1.com<\/em>, the S-Class will continue with the mild-hybrid assisted petrol and diesel engines, with a V12 once again being exclusive to the Maybach.<\/p>\n<p>A revised air suspension will be introduced, as well as a new rear-wheel steering system. Anticipated interior refinement weren\u2019t disclosed.<\/p>\n<p>With the discontinuation of the all-electric EQ brand this year, the brand\u2019s next step involves the first battery electric C-Class set to mirror the new GLC, plus the replacement for the GLB.<\/p>\n<p>Furthering its SUV roll-out are updated versions of the GLE and GLS, the all-new generation GLA that will spawn an EV replacement for the EQA, and an all-new AMG GT 4-Door.<\/p>\n<p>Also new is the Shooting Brake version of the all-new CLA revealed last year, an electric AMG supercar based on a new dedicated EV platform, and, on the commercial side, the production VLE which replaces the EQV.<\/p>\n<p>Not mentioned, but expected soon following teaser images last year is the revived G-Class Cabriolet and possibly, first hints of the so-called baby g-Class first announced in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>As it stands, it remains unknown as to which models will eventually make it to South Africa, however, Mercedes-Benz has confirmed a price cut to the outgoing GLC will soon be enforced.<\/p>\n<p>Expect more to be made available as the year goes on. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n#MercedesBenz #preparing #bumper #product #rollout<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Three-pointed star will commence its plans with the arrival of the eagerly awaited facelift S-Class on 29 January. 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