Mercedes is readying a restyled version of its
current-generation E-Class, which will bring with it new front and rear end
designs, as well as a few improvements to the interior. This marks the first time
we’ve seen the cabin of the 2020 E-Class, the first
thing we noticed was the new steering wheel, this being not just a new design
for the E-Class, but rather a never-before-seen design on any current Mercedes
model.
The bottom V-spoke
design flows directly towards the inner edges of the side spokes, which appear
significantly sharper than ever before – it’s the same
steering wheel we’ve been seeing on next-gen S-Class prototypes.
As for the center hub, it’s a lot smaller than
before, where it will basically just fit the badge and not much else. We
imagine that this new-look steering wheel also comes with one significant
practical advantage over older models, specifically that it allows for more empty
space in the upper half, which should aid visibility towards the digital gauge
cluster. Other changes include the new touchpad, as well as, we assume, the
latest version of the automaker’s MBUX system.
The updated W213 E-Class is getting new front and rear
end designs, where the former will help it look somewhat similar to the latest
CLS, especially with such a similar DRL signature. Out back, we expect the
production lights to be positioned more horizontally, crossing over into the
trunk lid area as they do on the CLS and on the all-new CLA.
We assume these prototypes are wearing their old
trunk lids, which is why the new rear end look isn’t particularly obvious as of
right now. Overall, it doesn’t look like the car’s aesthetics will be upset by
the different taillights, which is a good thing as the current model works very
well as is.
Aside from new software and maybe a few tweaks to
its driver assistance systems, the 2020 E-Class facelift will probably not
change much on the technical front. We also don’t expect any major powertrain
upgrades, seen as how the current model already features new straight-six
petrol and diesel units.
Mercedes should unveil the facelifted W213 E-Class
later this year as a 2020 model.
