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They say that in the face of great crossover, SUV, and truck adversity, regular passenger cars are turning into an endangered species. However, some parts of America beg to differ.
Indeed, out of the 25 best-selling cars, crossovers, SUVs, and trucks, the first five places are occupied by the Ford F-Series, Chevrolet Silverado, Ram trucks, Toyota's RAV4, and the golden EV standard – Tesla Model Y. The first passenger car is the eternal Toyota Camry mid-size sedan in eighth place, and it's only joined by the Tesla Model 3 (12th place), Toyota Corolla (13), Honda Civic (16), and Honda Accord (17).
Of course, a total of five passenger cars out of 25 isn't too reassuring. But, globally, Cadillac, for example, sold more CT5 sedans than any other nameplate! So, if the automakers build them, people will still buy classic four-door saloons. In fact, we could even say some nameplates may never die, as even the aftermarket realm has a soft spot for them. There's no need to take our word for granted, though. Just look at the tally of modified Mercedes-Benz S-Class models – especially the Maybach-branded land yachts. Wait, wait, we have an eloquent argument as to why they're so beloved.
Recently, the good folks over at RDB LA – who usually play with Lamborghinis, Rolls-Royces, Ferraris, and whatnot – also showed us a Mercedes S-Class limousine. Of course, this was the flagship model – Mercedes-Maybach S 680- retailing for $229k without any added bling. It's also a powerhouse thanks to the 6.0-liter bi-turbo V12 mill sitting under the hood with 603 ponies and 900 Nm (664 lb-ft), which is enough to take it to 62 mph (100 kph) in 4.5 seconds and then on to a limited top speed of 155 mph (250 kph).
Usually, these flagships are perfected to the maximum by the OEM, so maybe there isn't much you can do to make them stand out in any crowd, even some more. However, the aftermarket outlets love trying, and RDB's experts nailed this S 680 with a subtle charm. In fact, if you're not paying attention, you may not even notice that the Maybach was reskinned with a stunning dual-tone wrap featuring a glossy black nuance above the beltline and a satin shade below it.
Even better, this isn't one of those murdered-out cases where the automaker painstakingly equipped the luxury vehicle with bundles of chrome trim, and the client decided that it should disappear in a monochrome aftermarket treatment. Nope, the chrome is there to stay, shiny and abundant – on the sides, the front, the rear, the labels, and also the classic-looking wheels. So, do you like this subtle Maybach S 680 with its distinctive wrap or not?
Of course, a total of five passenger cars out of 25 isn't too reassuring. But, globally, Cadillac, for example, sold more CT5 sedans than any other nameplate! So, if the automakers build them, people will still buy classic four-door saloons. In fact, we could even say some nameplates may never die, as even the aftermarket realm has a soft spot for them. There's no need to take our word for granted, though. Just look at the tally of modified Mercedes-Benz S-Class models – especially the Maybach-branded land yachts. Wait, wait, we have an eloquent argument as to why they're so beloved.
Recently, the good folks over at RDB LA – who usually play with Lamborghinis, Rolls-Royces, Ferraris, and whatnot – also showed us a Mercedes S-Class limousine. Of course, this was the flagship model – Mercedes-Maybach S 680- retailing for $229k without any added bling. It's also a powerhouse thanks to the 6.0-liter bi-turbo V12 mill sitting under the hood with 603 ponies and 900 Nm (664 lb-ft), which is enough to take it to 62 mph (100 kph) in 4.5 seconds and then on to a limited top speed of 155 mph (250 kph).
Usually, these flagships are perfected to the maximum by the OEM, so maybe there isn't much you can do to make them stand out in any crowd, even some more. However, the aftermarket outlets love trying, and RDB's experts nailed this S 680 with a subtle charm. In fact, if you're not paying attention, you may not even notice that the Maybach was reskinned with a stunning dual-tone wrap featuring a glossy black nuance above the beltline and a satin shade below it.
Even better, this isn't one of those murdered-out cases where the automaker painstakingly equipped the luxury vehicle with bundles of chrome trim, and the client decided that it should disappear in a monochrome aftermarket treatment. Nope, the chrome is there to stay, shiny and abundant – on the sides, the front, the rear, the labels, and also the classic-looking wheels. So, do you like this subtle Maybach S 680 with its distinctive wrap or not?
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