Let's start with the annoying things, this Maybach is above all a particular execution of a Mercedes EQS and not a new model in its own right. It is therefore not an "M" which sits on the hood but a star, even if the design has been there. It's still a privilege since only the S-Class still has it.
This mastodon derived from a 2.8 t car promises to be close to the fateful bar of 3 tons, where some insurers consider it to be a heavyweight. The surge of equipment and the meticulous finish that introduces laminated side windows, double insulation up to the wheel arches and illuminated running boards are the cause.
Deliberately two-tone, the bodywork remains that of an SUV, which means with a very utilitarian tailgate at the rear. We can imagine that Maybach has done everything to erase this detail with a profusion of incredible on-board equipment, starting with the option that evacuates the rear seat in favor of two first class seats separated by a huge central console.
They are naturally ventilated, massaging, reclining in a semi-lying position and the console has everything you need to pass the time of the trip, USB sockets of all kinds, multimedia, Hi-Fi like Burmester 4D with 15 speakers and of course two champagne glasses in silver metal.
It will take all that to wait at the charging station because this electric model takes over the huge 107.8 kWh battery of the EQS. Filling of 10 to 80% guaranteed in half an hour on a supercharger, the full allowing when it is achieved to reach a range claimed by the manufacturer of 600 kilometers. Not bad with two engines to feed and providing 649 hp and 950 Nm to get the 0 to 100 km / h in 4.4 s.
Naturally, the spectacular panoramic dashboard is taken up with the stunning quality finish, enough to let yourself be carried away by the adaptive air suspension and the four-wheel steering. Question standing, a driver will not be superfluous to manage the supplies but it remains to convince the amateurs of limousine to pass to the SUV.
