If the idea of a US$ 160,500 Mercedes-Maybach crossover sends a shiver up your spine, you can relax as the company is putting the finishing touches on an ultra-luxurious S-Class. Caught virtually undisguised, the car follows in the footsteps of the redesigned S-Class which was introduced in September. However, there are a handful of clues this isn’t your typical model and it starts with a unique grille that features vertical bars.
The changes are more obvious from the side
as the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class has an extended wheelbase and longer rear
doors. There’s no word on how long the model will be, but the outgoing Maybach
has a wheelbase that has been stretched by 201 mm. Besides the
increased dimensions, the model has additional chrome trim and Maybach badges
on the rear pillars. We can also see a unique exhaust system which echoes the
one found on the range-topping GLS.
The biggest changes are expected in the
cabin as the Maybach should have executive rear seats with power adjustment,
footrests as well as heating, ventilation and massage functions. They’ll likely
be separated by a full-length center console which comes with a tablet that
provides easy access to the car’s various settings. We can also expect a rear
seat entertainment system with two 11.6-inch displays.
Engine options remain unconfirmed, but
previous reports have suggested the twin-turbo 6.0-liter V12 will carryover and
have around 621 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque. There
could be an S580 variant with a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 that produces 496 hp and 700 Nm of torque. That variant would also
have an EQ Boost function which could deliver an additional 21 hp and 249 Nm. The 2021 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is expected to be
introduced at the Guangzhou Auto Show on November 20th, so we’ll likely learn
full details shortly.