Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the second generation of its MBUX infotainment system that will debut in the 2021 S-Class, which features a new touchscreen-forward user interface that requires fewer buttons.
The system is powered by a new hardware suite that adds functionality and features across the car, like improvements to the “Hey Mercedes” voice command system, pseudo-3D display technology behind the steering wheel, and new personal profiles that can be accessed via a fingerprint sensor or facial and voice recognition.
It was first revealed in early 2018, and is one of the more capable automaker-created infotainment systems on the market.
So far, it has been shoehorned into vehicles that were designed with button-based user interaction in mind, which has led to awfully cluttered cabins, even in Mercedes-Benz’s most futuristic car, the all-electric EQC.
When the 2021 S-Class is revealed in September, it will feature a large 12.8 –inch portrait OLED touchscreen with haptic feedback that rises up from the centre console instead of being embedded in the dashboard like in previous Mercedes-Benz cars.
