Mercedes-Benz S-Class Convertible Rumored Again
Last year, we heard news that Mercedes-Benz was working on a convertible variant of its S-Class sedan, and now more details have surfaced on the upcoming model.
As speculated, the S-Class convertible will be based on the German automaker’s Ocean Drive concept (seen above) that debuted a long while back at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show. But while the concept featured a traditional sedan layout with a folding fabric top, the production S-Class convertible will be feature a two-door setup.
It will still comfortably seat four, however, which will undoubtedly draw comparisons to the Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe, without the ultra-hefty price tag of course. Whether or not the S-Class convertible will be a hit can be debated, since it will definitely be a different territory for the luxury automaker. The E-Class convertible however, has done quite well – so a larger, more refined and luxurious model could be a big seller for Mercedes.
Don’t expect to see the S-Class convertible next year when the next-generation S-Class hits the market however. It should be another year or two before it makes its official debut.
[Source: Car Advice]
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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