Spy photographers have caught the redesigned
Mercedes S-Class on multiple occasions and now we’re getting a glimpse at the
upcoming Maybach variant. Set to become the company’s flagship sedan, the Mercedes-Maybach
S-Class features a revised grille with vertical bars. The model also has
slender LED headlights which reside above large air intakes that have a chrome
surround.
Of course, the biggest change is the car’s extended wheelbase. There’s no word on how long the
model is, but it’s significantly larger than the standard S-Class and has been
equipped with longer rear doors. Mercedes is staying tight-lipped about specifics, but the current
Maybach S-Class is 5462 mm long and has a wheelbase that spans 3365 mm. Both those dimensions are 200 mm longer
than on the standard model.
The interior should echo the standard S-Class and
include a digital instrument cluster and a massive touchscreen infotainment
system with a portrait orientation. Leather upholstery, wood trim and metallic
accents will also be abundant. The front passenger compartment will be undeniably luxurious, but the
Maybach is all about the people in the back. Like its predecessor, the car
should have two executive rear seats that recline and feature a powered
footrest. The seats will also have heating, ventilation and massage functions.
While the rear seats are the coup de grace, buyers
can expect a fully loaded luxury sedan with ambient lighting, power sun shades
and an Air Balance cabin fragrance system. Other highlights should include a
four-zone automatic climate control system, soft-close doors and illuminated
sill plates. We can also expect folding rear tables, heated / cooled cup
holders, a rear refrigerator and optional champagne flutes.
Mercedes has been slowly phasing out their V12
engine, but previous reports have suggested it will still be offered in the
range-topping Maybach. If that’s the case, we can expect a familiar twin-turbo
6.0-liter unit that produces around 621 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque.
