Beijing Preview: 2011 Maybach 52S and 62S

As parent company Daimler has yet to sign off on development of all-new models, this could be the last ever Maybach. For the facelifted Maybach range, power was increased on the top Maybach 57S and 62S models.

This gave the 12-cylinder engine an extra 18bhp to 457bhp. Average fuel economy is seen to improve from 17.22mpg to 17.88mpg and CO2 emissions have decreased from 390g/km to 368g/km. A 542bhp motor still powers the standard 57 and 62 models. The average fuel economy dropped from 18.83mpg to 17.77mpg and CO2 emissions have fallen from 350g/km to 383g/km.
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dumpsty - 4/23/2010 9:42:43 AM

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For a long-term plan, I don't think Daimler should wind down the Maybach brand. Instead, they should take the brand out of the market for a few years, revisit it in 4-5 years, and develop a 2-3 vehicle lineup that includes all new exteriors that look nothing like a Benz S-class.

They should consider making the 3rd vehicle in the Mayback lineup a mid-size/large SUV based on the GL-class, but with a more fluid-like design.

MSP6 - 4/23/2010 9:51:26 AM

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Why would they bother doing this ? I don't see any valid business case.

theman - 4/23/2010 10:50:03 AM

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Who would buy this POS instead of an S63 or better yet an S65...?

Agent63 - 4/24/2010 3:14:10 AM

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It`s not a POS. Maybach is another step above the S-class. If you`ve ever sat inside one you will know.

Willis - 4/23/2010 12:10:45 PM

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It actually looks pretty nice. Somehow that new grille design is more reminiscent of the original Maybachs of the 1920s and 1930s.

TauronB2G - 4/23/2010 12:12:53 PM

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I could see them keeping Mayback in business, but revamping the current line to look less like the S Class and much more distinct. Also I would love to see a production Excelero Coupe.
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OBie - 4/23/2010 12:24:21 PM

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Hey Mercedes, 1999 called. They want their design back. But seriously, like I said before, this car's design is seriously dated and in dire need of a redesign. I know a car of this caliber takes about 8-10 years in between redesigns, but this one was obviously a mistake. Maybach (Mercedes Benz) should either correct it or delete it completely. I don't believe new editions are going to save sales. This only works for successful designs, like Bentley's recent design language (Continental GT / Flying Spur, etc...).

JUGNU - 4/23/2010 12:44:16 PM

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Still no chance against the majestic Rolls Royce.

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bmwdrvr - 4/23/2010 4:12:46 PM

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This thing looks so generic it almost looks like a cheap knockoff of the S classwith that grill. The Rolls Royce has more brand cache and way more presence not to mention isnt based on a car that has been around for almost 10 years this thing is dated if they arent going to invest in redoing this car they should kill the brand

BozzorTheGreat - 4/24/2010 12:37:10 PM

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Guys, China and Russia are the future of Maybach. There is enough mega wealth combined with total "I want the world to know I am better than everyone around me" attitude to help this marque survive.