Luxury spelt with an S: The new Mercedes S-Class

On the face of it, the facelifted Mercedes-Benz S-Class is well, just another facelift. It gets a typical mid life cycle refresh with a new grille, bumpers and lights. The changes under the bonnet however are monumental, because with this facelifted S-Class, Mercedes has introduced a pair of brand new, state-of-the-art engines that bring along a string of industry firsts. Also, the S-Class is the first Mercedes in India to get some form of semi-autonomous tech with its suite of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). But before a dive under the car, let’s have a look at some of the cosmetic upgrades.