- The Maybach version of the Mercedes S-Class has been spied testing on public roads.
- The luxury sedan will adopt a redesigned face with starry headlights and a larger grille.
- Big changes are expected inside the cabin with the possible addition of the Hyperscreen.
A new set of spy shots proves that Maybach is quietly working on the facelifted S-Class, which is set to arrive for the 2026 model year. It will join the regular S-Class it is based on, and the GLS SUV.
The front end of the prototype is camouflaged but we can see a new pair of headlights, incorporating three-pointed star LED graphics. Between them, we expect to find a larger grille with a Maybach-specific pattern, likely joined by flashier bumper intakes.
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The profile appears to be unchanged, except for the sleeker mirror caps. These have new cameras mounted underneath, pointing out to an upgraded ADAS suite alongside the redesigned sensors on the front windshield.
Changes at the back will probably be limited to fresh LED taillight graphics and a slightly tweaked rear bumper. The Maybach S-Class prototypes retain the dual tailpipes, which are a common feature among the entire powertrain lineup of the current model.
Our spy photographers didn’t get a chance to check out the interior this time. However, both the Mercedes and the Maybach versions of the S-Class are rumored to adopt a redesigned dashboard with the Hyperscreen display, bringing them closer to the fully electric EQS in terms of technology.
We don’t have any information about the powertrain lineup, which could be carried over with minor enhancements. Currently, the model is available with a plug-in hybrid 3.0-liter inline-six (S580e), a 4.0-liter V8 (S580) or a 6.0-liter V12 (S680), and a China-specific mild-hybrid inline-six (S480).
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The current generation of the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class (Z223) was introduced four years ago, as a rival to the Rolls-Royce Ghost and the Bentley Flying Spur. The luxury sedan is 281 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W223), stretching 5,460 mm (215.0 inches) long. Setting aside the different badges, bumpers, and grilles, the easiest way to tell them apart is the more imposing greenhouse of the Maybach with an extra window.
The facelifted S-Class family is expected to arrive next year for the 2026 MY. The next generation of the flagship sedan is reportedly already under development, although it should not be expected before 2030.
