Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet 4×4² Revealed — The Ultimate Luxury Off-Roader?

The Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet 4×4² convertible SUV has been revealed and here are all the details regarding engine specs, features, and production.

By Rajkamal

A few days ago, pictures surfaced of a convertible Mercedes G-Wagon being tested, and after detailed inspection, it was revealed that the SUV being tested was in fact the Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet, a luxury version of the hardcore Mercedes G 500 4×4².

Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet 4×4² Revealed — The Ultimate Luxury Off-Roader Yet?

The German carmaker was to unveil the luxury SUV at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, but has instead released pictures of the SUV ahead of schedule. For starters, the Mercedes-Maybach Landaulet measures 5,345 mm long and 2,235 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 3,428 mm, making the SUV longer and taller than longer than a regular G-Class.

Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet 4×4² Revealed — The Ultimate Luxury Off-Roader Yet?

In terms of mechanicals, the Maybach G650 Landaulet 4×4² features portal axles with three fully-locking differentials and a low-range gearbox, helping the SUV gain a massive ground clearance of 450mm. This is complemented with 22-inch wheels wrapped in 25/55R22 tyres.

Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet 4×4² Revealed — The Ultimate Luxury Off-Roader Yet?

The Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet 4×4² derives power from a 6.0-litre V12 biturbo engine, the same found under the hood of the AMG G65. The engine delivers 630bhp and 1000Nm of torque to all four wheels through a 7-speed AMG Speedshift automatic gearbox.

Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet 4×4² Revealed — The Ultimate Luxury Off-Roader Yet?

Now, coming to the luxury bit, only the rear portion of the Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet 4×4² is convertible, fitted with the active multicontour rear seats from the S-Class. These seats feature power adjustment, inflatable air chambers for improved comfort, and massage function amongst others.

Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet 4×4² Revealed — The Ultimate Luxury Off-Roader Yet?

Other comforts passengers at the rear will enjoy are two 10-inch high-resolution displays along with a centre console, twin glove boxes, and a retractable glass portion to give you privacy from the driver's cabin.

Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet 4×4² Revealed — The Ultimate Luxury Off-Roader Yet?

On the exterior, the Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet 4×4² comes with chrome double-louvre grille, ‘V12 Biturbo' badging, carbon fibre wheel arch flares, front and rear underride guards, and power-retractable side steps.

Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet 4×4² Revealed — The Ultimate Luxury Off-Roader Yet?

Now, coming to the availability — the Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet 4×4² will be launched during the Geneva Motor Show, and the German carmaker will build only 99 units of the luxury SUV. If you think the Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet 4×4² is out of reach, perhaps the Mercedes-AMG E63 S Estate pictured below could interest you.

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Article Published On: Monday, February 13, 2017, 10:11 [IST]
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