Pricing for the "Legend" cars can easily stretch into seven figures.

Maybach is known for offering ultra-luxury iterations of Mercedes-Benz's flagship models. The lineup currently consists of high-end versions of the S-Class, GLS and EQS SUV. However, according to a media report, Maybach is aiming to go one step higher on the ultra-luxury ladder, offering a range of bespoke models to its customers.

In addition to the luxury versions of the S-Class, GLS & EQS SUV, Maybach will expand to offer the brand's "Myth" or "Legend" cars. These Legend cars from Maybach will be extra special models, that are either very expensive limited-run vehicles or one-offs commissioned by wealthy collectors. The new portfolio is aimed at narrowing the gap with other luxury carmakers like Bentley and Rolls Royce.

As per the report, Maybach wants to turn into a coachbuilt super-Mercedes with personalisation options at a whole new level. This includes unique body panels and ultimately a made-to-measure body in white. The next flagship sedan from Mercedes-Maybach will reportedly get its own livery while also featuring a bespoke cockpit with an individualised hyperscreen and virtual-reality trim.

Reports also state that pricing for the "Legend" cars can easily stretch into seven figures. The cars though would be prestigious and offer outstanding performance along with extraordinary craftsmanship, world-class safety and comfort and autonomous-ready software. The report explains future Maybach cars as a "high-end mobile retreat, combining the creature comforts of a living room with a totally relaxed riding experience."

CTO Markus Schäfer stated, "At the end of the day, the marque's understanding of luxury is to be the ultimate purveyor of quality time on the go—CO2-neutral, stress-negative, response-positive and totally unique in execution."

Source: Car&Driver

The Maybach EQS claims a WLTP range of 600 km on a single charge with multiple fast-charging options.

Mercedes-Maybach has unveiled its first fully-electric model in the form of the ultra-luxurious EQS 680 SUV.

The Maybach SUV is based on the standard Mercedes EQS but comes with a host of new tech, features and luxury. In terms of design, the Maybach gets the Mercedes three-pointed star hood ornament on the bonnet. The front comes with a black panel with the signature chrome-plated slats in a 3D look. The sides of the Maybach EQS carry forward the shiny trims on the pillars, door handles, running boards, window surrounds and the 'Maybach' emblem on the D-pillar.

The car also comes with light animations greeting passengers on all four doors. The Maybach EQS sits on exclusive 21-inch alloy wheels (22-inch wheels optional), while the rear also gets a bit of chrome treatment along with a continuous light strip for the taillights. Also, in signature Maybach fashion, the EQS 680 is offered with a dual-tone paint scheme on the outside.

Inside, the Mercedes-Maybach comes with the brand's MBUX Hyperscreen with Maybach-specific start-up animations. The rear passengers also get individual 11.6-inch displays mounted on the back of the front seats. The seats are upholstered in Nappa leather and come with reclining and massage functions. The centre console at the rear gets wooden trims and access to the trunk fridge.

Powering the Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 are two electric motors (one on each axle) offering a 4MATIC AWD setup. The electric powertrain offers a total power output of 649 BHP and 950 Nm. The ultra-luxurious SUV can sprint from 0 - 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds and has a top speed of 130 mph (209km/h). The Maybach EQS claims a WLTP range of 600 km on a single charge with multiple fast-charging options.

Reports state that China will be the first market for the Maybach S580e, followed by Thailand, Europe and then other international markets.

Maybach, the more premium sub-brand of Mercedes-Benz, has just unveiled its first plug-in hybrid model in the form of the S580e.

The new Mercedes-Maybach S580e carries forward a design similar to the standard models, with very few discreet changes. This includes a hidden charger port door on the left side, blue accents in the headlights and a battery charging indicator on the instrument cluster. Maybach hasn't revealed any other changes made to the plug-in hybrid variant. The luxury sedan is said to carry forward the features, tech and opulence from the standard trims.

The powertrain on the Mercedes-Maybach S580e comes in the form of a 3.0-litre inline-6 cylinder petrol engine producing 367 BHP and 500 Nm. This is mated to an electric motor which churns out 150 BHP and 440 Nm, translating to a combined power and torque output of 510 BHP and 750 Nm, respectively. Maybach claims the S580e is capable of reaching a top speed of 250 km/h and sprint from 0 - 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds.

The Maybach S580e comes with a 28 kWh battery pack, allowing for an electric-only range of 100 km (WLTP cycle). The sedan comes standard with a 11 kW charger, with DC fast charging capabilities of up to 60 kW. The fast charger allows the batteries on the S580e charge from 0 - 100% in just 30 minutes.

Reports state that China will be the first market for the Maybach S580e, followed by Thailand, Europe and then other international markets. Prices for the luxury plug-in hybrid sedan will be announced closer to the date of launch.

Source: Electrek

Mercedes-Benz AG includes sub-brands like Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Maybach and Mercedes-EQ.

Daimler has rebranded itself as Mercedes-Benz AG after its commercial vehicle division split away as a standalone entity last year.

Mercedes-Benz AG and its sub-brands - Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Maybach and Mercedes-EQ, will be focusing on future mobility and electrification. The company currently offers six all-electric models, including the EQC, EQA, EQB, EQS and the EQV MPV. The EQE sedan is expected to join the line-up soon.

Daimler Truck was spun-off into a separate entity - a move that was said to be the biggest shake-up since the sale of Chrysler.

According to Bernd Pischetsrieder - Daimler’s supervisory board chairman, by spinning off the CV business, the company aims to fully exploit its potential and increase profitability.

Source: Autocar

Project Maybach as a 6-metre long 2-seat battery-electric off-road coupe

Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps off its new concept car, called Project Maybach.

The luxury concept model features an off-road coupe theme and has been designed from the ground up by Mercedes-Maybach in collaboration with the late American fashion designer, Vigil Abloh. Project Maybach takes inspiration from the 'great outdoors' and is said to "exemplify the possibilities of future design".

Mercedes describes Project Maybach as a 6-metre long 2-seat battery-electric off-road coupe. The concept comes with Grand Tourer like proportions, combined with chunky off-road tyres. This is said to allow the car to go anywhere, while still retaining the Maybach levels of refinement.

The company though hasn't revealed the powertrain details of the Project Maybach concept.

The concept SUV carries distinct design elements from both the Maybach and the Mercedes-EQ families.

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the Maybach EQS SUV concept at the ongoing 2021 IAA Mobility Show in Munich, Germany.

The new Mercedes-Maybach EQS is said to be a 'near-production' concept and is scheduled to arrive in international markets, sometime in 2023. Once in production, it will become the first fully electric series production model in the Maybach line-up.

The concept SUV carries distinct design elements from both the Maybach and the Mercedes-EQ families. This includes a large black panel upfront with vertical pin-striping, mimicking the signature Maybach grille. This is flanked on either side by sleek LED headlamps and the Mercedes' three-pointed star emblem on the bonnet.

Other features include the two-tone Zircon Red Metallic and Obsidian Black Metallic paint scheme, large 24-inch alloy wheels, thin LED tail lights running across the width at the rear and the signature Maybach 'M' logo on the D-pillar. The SUV also comes with plenty of chrome highlights all around.

On the inside, it carries forward the luxury quotient of a Mercedes-Maybach. The Maybach EQS SUV features the brand's Hyperscreen with Maybach-specific display, floating centre console, a futuristic steering wheel and plenty of other premium elements all around the cabin.

While Mercedes-Benz didn't reveal the specifications of the Maybach EQS, they did confirm that the ultra-luxurious SUV will offer a range of 600 km on a single charge.

The car replaces the Mercedes W221 S600 Pullman Guard.

The President of India appears to have got a new Mercedes-Maybach W222 S600 Pullman Guard. The car replaces the Mercedes W221 S600 Pullman Guard.

While the exact specifications of the president's car are unknown, the W222 Maybach S600 Pullman Guard comes with VR9 ballistic protection and has an ERV (Explosive Resistant Vehicles) 2010 rating. It can stop bullets from an assault rifle and provide the occupants protection from an explosion.

The armoured limousine is powered by a 6.0-litre V12 engine producing 523 BHP and 830 Nm. The car weighs around 5.1 tons.

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The 2022 Mercedes-Maybach S 680 luxury sedan has been silently unveiled featuring a massive twin-turbo V12 under the bonnet.

Mercedes-Benz has released the official images of its new (2022) Maybach S 680 ultra-luxury sedan. While the company hasn’t revealed any details of the new S 680, the images do indicate that the sedan carries forward most of the same design elements from its predecessor.

In terms of styling, the 2022 Mercedes-Maybach S 680 carries forward the premium dual-tone finish and large multi-spoke alloy wheels, while offering a heavy dose of chrome all around.

Inside as well, the new Maybach S 680 comes with all the bells and whistles. It carries forward all the premium and luxury creature comforts, along with being packed with a host of tech and driver-assist features.

The 2022 Mercedes-Maybach S 680 is said to come powered by a V12 engine. This is expected to be an updated version of the same engine powering the previous S 650 model. This comes in the form of a 6.0-litre twin-turbo V12 producing 630 BHP and 1000 Nm. However, power figures on the new S 680 are yet to be revealed.

In India, Mercedes-Benz currently offers both, the Maybach S 560 and S 650 models, priced at Rs 2.23 crores and Rs 2.78 crores, respectively (ex-showroom, India).

The 50-millionth car to roll off the production line was the first Mercedes-Maybach S-Class W223.

Mercedes-Benz has reached a new production milestone. Along with its sister brands, the carmaker has built 50 million cars over the past 75 years.

The 50-millionth car to roll off the production line at Sindelfingen was the first Mercedes-Maybach S-Class. This luxury sedan finished in a dual-tone shade of black and silver is the top-of-the-line variant of the W223 S-Class. It is being produced alongside the regular S-Class and its long wheelbase version. The upcoming all-electric EQS will also be built at this factory.

Mercedes-Benz plans to launch the Maybach S 580 in India later this year. This variant is powered by a 4.0-litre, twin-turbo V8 engine with a 48-volt mild hybrid system. It produces 496 BHP and 700 Nm and is mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission.

The Maybach S580 is likely to be imported as a completely knocked down (CKD) kit to be assembled locally.

The Maybach S580 is likely to be imported as a completely knocked down (CKD) kit to be assembled locally.

Mercedes-Benz plans to launch the Maybach S 580 in India later this year. It has now been reported that the luxury limousine will be assembled at the company's Chakan plant.

The Maybach S 580 is based on the W223 S-Class and measures 5.5 meters in length. It has a Maybach specific chrome grille, a dual-tone exterior with lots of chrome trim.

The Maybach S 580 gets wider rear doors that can be operated electrically. The driver can operate the rear doors using the 'doormen' feature. The car has adjustable bucket seats with deployable leg rests. There are two 11.6-inch monitors at the back. The Executive Rear Seat package adds wood trims, full-length centre console, tray tables, and a champagne cooler with custom sold metal flutes.

The Maybach S 580 is powered by a 4.0-litre, twin-turbo V8 engine with a 48-volt mild hybrid system. It produces 496 BHP and 700 Nm and is mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission. The car comes with rear axle steering as standard.

In addition to the Maybach S 580, Mercedes-Benz also plans to introduce the V12-powered Maybach S 680 in India. Unlike the former, this variant will be imported as a completely built unit (CBU).

Source: Autocar