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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.
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 49 700, the three-pointed star also saw uptakes in electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle sales, as well as of its Maybach brand.
Marking its 140th anniversary this year, the brand will start its product offence on 29 January by debuting the long awaited facelift S-Class.
Unveiled nearly six years ago, the internally named W223 will undergo receive extensive updates inside and out, as well underneath it bonnet.
According to a report by motor1.com, the S-Class will continue with the mild-hybrid assisted petrol and diesel engines, with a V12 once again being exclusive to the Maybach.
A revised air suspension will be introduced, as well as a new rear-wheel steering system. Anticipated interior refinement weren’t disclosed.
With the discontinuation of the all-electric EQ brand this year, the brand’s next step involves the first battery electric C-Class set to mirror the new GLC, plus the replacement for the GLB.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Expect more to be made available as the year goes on.
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