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The first SUV wearing the revised Maybach name is out in the open, sort of speak, testing its road prowess alongside its Benz-branded sibling. And as usual when a new star car hits the block, our spies were there to capture it in motion.
Judging by the heavy camo both of the cars are seen wearing, one could say they hide some extreme changes, especially when it comes to the new Benz when compared to the GLS of 2016. Unfortunately, that same heavy camo prevents us from even remotely guessing what lies underneath.
Mercedes-Benz’s largest SUV will hit the spotlight sometime next year, with the Maybach version of it to follow some time after that, so seeing the two together is not something that happens very often.
Setting the two apart, at least until when the testing robes are removed, is the front grille, devoid of any badge, but both easily distinguishable as belonging to two different nameplates.
When the wrapping comes off, we’re likely to see the same car in terms of size and shape. The Maybach variant will probably use a lot more chrome on the exterior and add a touch or two of luxury at the interior.
Engine wise, the Maybach will go, traditionally, for a V8 powerplant, probably AMG’s 4.0-liter biturbo. Earlier rumors pointed to the possibility of a second power plant to be used in the lineup, a V12.
As is, the specifications of the V8 engine are unknown at this time, but using the 469 hp variant fitted on the Maybach S-Class as a reference to guess to the SUVs capabilities would not be entirely far-fetched.
Now that the SUVs have claimed the throne in the automotive industry, the range of such vehicles but with a luxury twist has increased dramatically, so the Mercedes-Maybach GLS will not have it easy once it arrives.
Mercedes-Benz’s largest SUV will hit the spotlight sometime next year, with the Maybach version of it to follow some time after that, so seeing the two together is not something that happens very often.
Setting the two apart, at least until when the testing robes are removed, is the front grille, devoid of any badge, but both easily distinguishable as belonging to two different nameplates.
When the wrapping comes off, we’re likely to see the same car in terms of size and shape. The Maybach variant will probably use a lot more chrome on the exterior and add a touch or two of luxury at the interior.
Engine wise, the Maybach will go, traditionally, for a V8 powerplant, probably AMG’s 4.0-liter biturbo. Earlier rumors pointed to the possibility of a second power plant to be used in the lineup, a V12.
As is, the specifications of the V8 engine are unknown at this time, but using the 469 hp variant fitted on the Maybach S-Class as a reference to guess to the SUVs capabilities would not be entirely far-fetched.
Now that the SUVs have claimed the throne in the automotive industry, the range of such vehicles but with a luxury twist has increased dramatically, so the Mercedes-Maybach GLS will not have it easy once it arrives.
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