虽然现在奔驰仍忙于开发现行版S级各种衍生车型,但外媒已经开始披露下一代S级细节,该车将于2018年上市。奔驰首席内饰设计师Jan Kaul在接受采访时透露，手势控制与娱乐信息一体化中控仪表的应用让下一代奔驰S级变得更有科技范。该系统的应用将允许驾驶员使用手势操控某些功能。Kaul拒绝透露任何细节，但表示这个技术“很快”公开。此外，Kaul还透露下一代奔驰S级可能将娱乐信息系统集成到驾驶员数字液晶仪表群中，不过2015款奥迪TT已经抢先采用该技术。Kaul 解释说：“我们只是在做最适合我们的事情，并不会随着竞争对手而起舞。”同时，Kaul还声称未来我们还可以在新一代奔驰S级上看到轻量化单体座椅和精简化内装。

 

Next-generation Mercedes S-Class could feature gesture control technology

Mercedes is still rolling out new S-Class variants but details are starting to emerge about the next-generation model which will reportedly be launched in 2018.

 

In an interview with Auto Express, Mercedes’ chief interior designer Jan Kaul confirmed the company is working on gesture controls which would enable drivers to access certain functions by using hand gestures. Kaul declined to go into specifics but said we'll see gesture recognition technology "soon."

 

The designer also revealed Mercedes could integrate the infotainment system into the digital instrument cluster. Audi introduced a similar system on the 2015 TT but Kaul said "We only do things because they are right for us, not because our rivals do."

 

Kaul also revealed we can expect to see single-piece trim fittings and lightweight one-piece seats in the future.