The company has confirmed that the flagship luxury SUV will be launched in India on June 8, 2021, with the model expected to arrive as a CBU import.
Points to be taken into consideration:
- Will have a 4.0-liter V8 engine with a 48V mild hybrid system.
- Will have a range of options.
- Expected to be imported as CBU
Difference between normal and a Maybach version of GLS
Starting with the design, it’s in the details that give away this SUV as a Maybach GLS. The nose is chrome heavy with a Maybach-specific vertical louver grille, chrome detailing lower down in the bumpers, larger alloy wheels, the Maybach logo on the D-pillar along further splashes of chrome down the sides and rear.
Inside, the cabin is in line with the GLS. The dashboard is dominated by dual 12.3-inch screens for infotainment and instrumentation with the screens getting the addition of Maybach-specific graphics. The cabin also gets upgrades such as Nappa leather upholstery and unique trim elements. Additionally, the Maybach GLS only gets two rows of seats with the rear seats positioned a full 120mm further back as compared to the middle row in the standard GLS.
Expect the Maybach GLS to come with a lengthy list of standard kit along with a range of options to choose from, such as a four-seat cabin with individually powered, reclining, and massaging rear seats, a refrigerator, dual-tone exterior paint schemes, and more.
Mercedes-Maybach GLS
Engine options
The Maybach GLS is currently available with a single petrol engine option globally – a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 mild-hybrid petrol – which will also be the sole engine option on offer in India. The unit makes 558hp and 730Nm of torque sent to all four wheels via a 9-speed automatic gearbox and 4Matic all-wheel drive. The 48V hybrid system or EQ Boost as Mercedes calls it, provides an additional 22hp and 250Nm of torque on demand.
Rivals
Mercedes has a lot of competition in the SUV segment. The new Maybach will directly compete with the Bentley Bentayga S and Range Rover.
-by Amaan Attar
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