Mercedes readying new S-class Maybach

Mercedes have officially confirmed that the prestigious Maybach is set to make a comeback, though this time it will be branded under the Mercedes moniker and not as a separate entity.

According to the German premium carmakers “the Mercedes-Maybach embodies “the best” in its most exclusive form.”

Although the previous run of Maybachs may not have been as successful as they would have hoped, Mercedes are now trying a new line of attack on the luxury car market,  with rivals such as Bentley and Rolls Royce firmly in their sights.

“In the same way as it did with the sporty positioning of Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Benz has now therefore established a new offering in the exclusive top segment by introducing a sub-brand with the name Mercedes-Maybach.”

The new flagship model – based on their current S-Class – will be badged as the Mercedes-Maybach S600 and it’s official unveiling is set to take place at next week’s LA Motor Show.

Powering this costly car will be a 6.0-litre V12 with 530hp and 830nm of torque. Also joining the range will be an S500 V8 Maybach and an S400 4Matic.

Set to be 200mm longer than a long wheelbase S-Class, the car will also offer more legroom than the previous Maybach. It can be differentiated from the regular S-Class by its super-luxurious interior – exactly what you might expect in a Maybach. The cabin is awash with premium diamond quartered leather, rich wood and brushed aluminium – every panel has been treated to the finest materials available.

Expected to go on sale in spring 2015, an estimated 600 models are due to make their way to the UK.

So what can you expect to pay for a slice of this exclusivity? The price is said to be £10k to £15k more than a long-wheelbase S-Class, putting the S600 version around the £130,000 mark.