Mercedes-Benz surprises with the preview of its new grille: it will remind you of the brand's past

Mercedes-Benz has just presented the prototype of what could be the brand’s next electric model. It did so with a shadowy image in which the shape of the vehicle can be guessed and one particular element stands out. The huge illuminated grille in the image makes us think of the brand’s past, but it has been updated and brought into the present to shape the model.

The image was shared by Gorden Wagener, head of design at the Stuttgart brand. It is an image in which shadows take over the whole, and in which we can only enjoy a silhouette, the color black and a few minimal details of the wheels and other elements hidden by the lack of light.

A grille that makes an impact

The vertical grille presents an opulent image, like a luxury vehicle of yesteryear. This has not gone unnoticed, and the debate that arose with BMW has been recalled when it made its twin grilles grow until they exceeded the logical size that should preside over the front end. The minimalist lines of this grille harken back to the brand’s older models, which it now seems to bring back and reimagine in order to strengthen its brand image.

The large front grille is not the only thing that defines the distinctive style of this new model. The headlights move away from a formal approach and feature a star-shaped light pattern. A touch of style that strengthens the image of Mercedes in this model. The star on the hood returns, and it does so with a design that illuminates it and makes it more present, as a reminder that Mercedes remains one of the most recognizable brands on the market.

As for which model this image previews, we are not sure what it will be. What the design and the elements we see in the image seem to indicate is that it could be a large two-door electric coupé. The wheel arches, very pronounced, may indicate that this is the body style.

There are other details that enthusiasts have noticed and that have given rise to speculation, but there is still nothing official about this new electric model. We will have to wait a while longer to find out what lies hidden in the shadows. What we do know for certain is that it will surprise us and that it will generate considerable debate about its design.