Mercedes-Benz will show its facelifted E Class models at January’s Detroit Auto Show, but the three-pointed-star brand has released images of its updated models ahead of the show. As seen in the headlight-centric teaser video, the big news is a move from two-piece headlights (used on the current E Class) to a single-piece unit, with bold LED running lights, on the 2014 E Class.
2014 Mercedes-Benz E Class wagon – image: Mercedes-Benz
That’s not the only news, as both front and rear gets styling changes meant to make the car look sportier (likely attracting a younger demographic). From what we can see, Mercedes-Benz hasn’t really changed the size of the air intakes on the front fascia, but it has restyled them to look bolder and more pronounced. The chrome grille is a bit softer at its edges, too, perhaps to lend a more aerodynamic appearance.
2014 Mercedes-Benz E Class sedan – image: Mercedes-Benz
In the rear, the bumper and fascia have been (slightly) reshaped to lend a smaller, more streamlined look to the back of the car. The big news here, though, is the disappearance of the “pontoon” rear fenders used on current E Class models. For 2014, this styling trait has been replaced with a sharply-creased character line, and we have to admit it looks much better on the car.
2014 Mercedes-Benz E Class sedan – image: Mercedes-Benz
Like the current E Class, Mercedes-Benz will offer the 2014 models, in sedan, coupe, convertible and wagon form. Look for more details to come out of the Detroit Auto Show, and look for the new E Class models to begin hitting dealers in the first quarter of next year.
Kurt Ernst has been passionate about automobiles and driving nearly his entire life. His early years were shaped working in the family service station, though his real passion was auto racing. After graduating from the University of Colorado, Kurt spent a year club racing with the Sports Car Club of America, before focusing on a business career in marketing and project management. Later, his passion for writing and the automotive hobby found him freelancing for a variety of automotive news sites, including Automotive Addicts and Motor Authority, where his work was syndicated and appeared in several national publications. Recognized as an expert in the automotive field, Kurt joined Hemmings Motor News as an Associate Editor in 2013, and in the years since has progressed to Editor, Hemmings Daily; Managing Editor for Hemmings Motor News, Hemmings Classic Car, Hemmings Muscle Machines, and the Hemmings Daily; and now, Managing Editor, Hemmings Auctions. Kurt was instrumental in organizing the Hemmings Motor News Concours d’Elegance from 2013-2019, and has served as a judge at this event and The Vintage Racing Stable Concours d’Elegance. A Skip Barber Racing School graduate and prolific writer, Ernst is also skilled in copyediting, project management, brand development, and public relations.
