Mar 26th, 2010 by Ross Edwards
When the next generation of the Mercedes-Benz flagship S-Class sedan is released in 2012, it will be available exclusively with a hybrid powertrain. According to a source contacted by Autoblog, the 2012 S-Class will be hybrid only, except for any model built by the company’s high-performance AMG division.
The only hybrid S-Class currently sold is the S400 hybrid, which is the lowest priced model in the S-Class line. The S400 hybrid starts at $87,950. The current S-Class hybrid gets 26-mpg on the highway and has 295-hp with its V6 engine and mild hybrid assist system.
Autoblog’s source also claims that the current S-Class hybrid is selling well in America right now, particularly in Hollywood. Apparently many of the celebrities who bought Prius hybrids as statements of their dedication to environmentalism are getting rid of them amid the unintended acceleration reports. Many of those affluent entertainers are buying S-Class hyrbids to replace their Toyotas.
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its about time! this is a real big gas guzzler, mine only attracting 22 mpg! at fuel in the UK nearer 1.25 per litre this will be a welcome change to those who have to use these cars (chauffeuring)
I see that sales of the S class and E class were up 15% this quarter so a wise move for the brand and their efforts to reduce the carbon emission overt he next 15 years.
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