The German carmaker will be unveiling its ultra-luxurious Maybach GLS at the 2019 Auto Guangzhou motor show in China on November 21, 2019. The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class had also debuted at the same show five years ago, and now the GLS SUV joins the ultra-opulent family of vehicles as well.
Mercedes-Maybach GLS Launch Date
The car had repeatedly been spotted and photographed on the streets before, so its exterior design will hardly surprise anyone. The cabin, on the other hand, still remains a mystery, however, it is believed to be heavily reworked to offer a more upmarket and luxurious feel.
On the design front, the Maybach GLS will get some unique design touches inspired by previous Maybach concepts. Meanwhile, design changes over the standard SUV are expected to include a new grille, unique headlight and tail-light graphics, as well as added chrome and individual wheel designs to give it a more regal appearance.
Mercedes-Maybach GLS Specification, Features
Daimler AG reports that its newest flagship SUV will bring together ‘state-of-the-art-technology’ and ‘the highest possible level of comfort’. According to the carmaker, it will offer “plenty of space for the first-class front and rear compartments.” Unlike the standard seven-seater GLS, the new Maybach is expected to offer individual seating for four as standard, with an optional five-seat layout being available. The SUV is also expected to sport unique graphics for the infotainment system and the digital instrumentation.
The standard powertrain is expected to be the GLS580’s 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 which comes mated to a mild-hybrid system and delivers 483 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. A more powerful plug-in hybrid powertrain potentially in a GLS680 is expected at some point. In both cases, a 9-speed automatic and all-wheel drive should be standard. There are also reports of a 6.0-liter, V12 twin-turbocharged flagship being in the works, though this is yet to be confirmed.
Mercedes-Maybach GLS Price in India Images
Following its debut in China that is scheduled later this month, the Maybach GLS is expected to launch globally in the first half of 2020. However, there is no confirmation yet, if and when Mercedes will launch the Maybach GLS for the Indian market. Meanwhile, on its arrival here in India, it will compete against the Bentley Bentayga and the Rolls-Royce Cullinan.
