Future models - Mercedes-Maybach - Vision - Ultimate LuxuryBeijing show: Mercedes-Maybach outs Ultimate LuxuryVision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury debuts as high-end sedan-cum-SUVGalleryClick to see larger images 25 Apr 2018 MERCEDES-MAYBACH has rolled out its latest high-end concept at the Beijing motor show this week, with the Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury combining conventional sedan and SUV body styles to create an unconventional shape. Presenting as a blockier, high-riding four-door sedan that measures in at 5260mm long, 2110mm wide and 1764mm tall, the Ultimate Luxury is a departure from the norm, but Mercedes-Maybach’s focus on delivering unrivalled levels of opulence remains. The front end is dominated by a large grille with vertical chrome bars that mimic a pinstripe suit, with this look first seen on the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Coupe at the 2016 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Slim LED headlights feature three individual lamp units, while large air inlets flank a horizontal air inlet with chrome blades and honeycomb-pattern mesh to round out the purposeful, SUV-like front-end look. However, the side profile is where the sedan element of the Vision Luxury is most apparent, with its three-box design clearly on show, despite featuring larger surfaces typically found on SUVs. A set of turbine-style 24-inch alloy wheels are a suitable match for the Vision Luxury’s presence, while black wheelarch extensions and flush doorhandles link with chrome trim for the window surrounds and character lines to signal its intentions. Three-section LED tail-lights bisect the rear end, which echoes that of a sedan thanks to its traditional boot lid and proportions. However, the rear window is uniquely split in two, following the signature elevated chrome strip that also splits the bonnet and runs through the panoramic glass roof. Just like the front end, the rear is characterised by its flanking air inlets, while a diffuser element incorporates the honeycomb-pattern mesh seen on the adjacent bumper. The interior of the Vision Luxury is suitably luxurious, with front and rear passengers afforded sumptuous comfort, although the latter receive a larger dose thanks to reclining seats with calf support. Rear passengers also have access to the wide centre console that extends through the first row and features a heated Magic Wood tray with fine-china teapots and cups that can be stowed away at the press of a button. Given the Ultimate Luxury is intended to be a chauffeur-driven vehicle, driver controls are kept to a minimum, with a pair of free-standing widescreen 12.3-inch displays projecting the instrument cluster and infotainment system. Lashings of Crystal White Nappa leather upholstery with rose-gold diamond stitching are prominent, while polished aluminium, Dark Ebony wood, gloss black, metallic red and rose gold trims are generously used throughout the cabin. The Ultimate Luxury is motivated by a pure-electric powertrain, which consists of four compact permanent-magnet synchronous motors that provide 550kW of power and fully variable all-wheel drive. A flat underfloor battery pack has a usable capacity of 80kWh, which equates to a driving range of more than 500 kilometres when using NEDC standards. Top speed is electronically limited to 250km/h. Significantly, the Ultimate Luxury allows a charging capacity of up to 350kW due to its support for fast DC charging under the CCS standard. As such, about 100km of range can be added after a brief five-minute charge. In addition to wired charging, induction charging is also possible when the Ultimate Luxury is parked on top of an electromagnetic field that wirelessly transmits its current. According to Daimler AG chief design officer Gorden Wagener, Mercedes-Maybach has used the Ultimate Luxury to reinforce its position as the leading high-end automotive brand. “The Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury is a totally new archetype of a kind never seen before,” he said. “Our concept combines the DNA of an SUV with that of a saloon to produce an ultra-modern SUV of three-box design. “With sensuality and pure sophistication, we have created a timeless vehicle that underscores the position of Mercedes-Maybach as the ultimate luxury brand.” Read more21st of August 2017 Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet Concept unwrappedSoft-top Mercedes-Maybach limousine follows 2016’s coupe at Monterey Car Week11th of August 2017 Re-imagined Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 imminentNext Mercedes-Benz Vision show car teased ahead of possible Pebble Beach debut16th of November 2016 LA show: Mercedes-Maybach outs S650 CabSuper-exclusive Mercedes-Maybach S650 to find a few homes in Australia14th of November 2016 LA show: Maybach teases convertibleDrop-top Mercedes-Maybach S650 to share AMG S65 turbo V12 power23rd of September 2016 Mercedes-Maybach makes bomb-proof limo6.5-metre long S600 Pullman Guard lets Merc-Maybach owners ride in safety and style19th of August 2016 Mercedes-Maybach 6 officially sails inYacht-like Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept goes official after teases and leaks18th of August 2016 Mercedes-Maybach 6 images sneak outMaybach super coupe concept bursts on to the internet ahead of Pebble Beach15th of August 2016 Mercedes teases Maybach 6 againSecond low-lit shot hints at Mercedes-Maybach 6 front endAll future modelsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chery Brabham Chrysler Chevrolet Cupra Citroen DS Dodge Fiat Ferrari Foton Ford Great Wall FPV Haval GWM Honda Holden Hummer HSV Infiniti Hyundai Jaguar Isuzu Kia Jeep Land Rover Lamborghini Lexus LDV Mahindra Lotus Mazda Maserati Mercedes-AMG McLaren MG Mercedes-Benz Mitsubishi Mini Opel Nissan Peugeot Pagani Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen Motor industry news |
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