The concept of the Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury: when the crossover was crossed with the sedan

20 April 2018

The unusual concept was developed for the Chinese market

Next week opens the international motor show in Beijing, and especially for this event was developed a concept of the Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury. It sought to demonstrate, might look like large crossover luxury.

The most noticeable feature of the Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury was the shape of the body. He's not just made in the spirit of crossover coupe like the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe or the BMW X6, but also got a full rear overhang of the body. In the end, the concept became a blend of SUV and sedan.

Some elements of the Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury reminiscent of last year's concept. Vision Mercedes-Maybach Cabriolet 6. Here was used the narrow headlights and front grille in the style of whalebone.

Based on the Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury is a new platform MNA, which in the future will appear and on serial "Mercedes", including the next-generation GLS. Concept has four electric motors, outstanding in the amount of 750 horsepower. Traction battery capacity of 80 kWh, is able to provide a range of up to 500 kilometers. Supported fast (+100 kilometers in five minutes) and wireless charging.

As one of the key markets for the production version of the Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury will be China, it is the tastes of the local elite and was adapted to the style of the salon. Many elements of interior is made in the color pink gold. Used in the decoration of ebony and even precious metals. Final questions to the positioning is lost when looking at the set for the tea ceremony: it is provided in a large, high tunnel separating the rear seats.