We love it when automakers decide to unveil a new car, especially when they aren't doing it at the auto show currently taking place. We may be knee-deep in New York materials, but Mercedes-Benz went and pulled the trigger on the new 2010 S-Class; more specifically, the S600 and S400 Hybrid.
Both vehicles get some light exterior tweaks, including LED lights below the air intakes, bi-xenon headlamps, and a new grille. Inside, a revised Command system is housed inside a 6.5-inch color display, featuring navigation, Bluetooth, and the host of usual Benz appointments. Extra safety features like Lane Keeping Assist and Active Body Control are now standard. The S600 -- with its 6.0-liter, 510-horsepower V-12 -- joins the rest of the S-Class lineup, including the 382-horsepower S550, 518-horsepower S63 AMG, and 604-horsepower S65 AMG.
Obviously, the big story here is the 2010 S400 Hybrid -- the first mass production gas/electric hybrid from Mercedes-Benz. Under the hood is a 3.5-liter V-6 and seven-speed automatic. The stock engine puts out 275 horsepower on its own, but the electric drivetrain also works to create another 20 horsepower and 118 pound-feet of torque. Mercedes-Benz says that the S400 can achieve up to 29 miles per gallon (combined).
Both of these new vehicles, along with the rest of the S-Class, hit showrooms this August. We've got photos of the S400 Hybrid in the gallery above, but click here to see some additional shots of the S600. Click through the post to read the official press release, too.
