Maybach reportedly plans coachbuilt autos, along with one-offs

Mercedes-Benz would possibly place its Maybach sub-brand even additional upmarket as a part of a technique launched closing 12 months by which the automaker will concentrate on lower-volume, higher-margin vehicles.

Vehicle and Driver, citing a high-level nameless present on the automaker, reported on Monday that a few of the lower-volume fashions will embrace one-offs or collections of coachbuilt autos developed by Maybach.

Maybach’s lineup is presently restricted to extra-plush variations of the S-Class, GLS-Class, and EQS SUV. A Maybach SL-Class was confirmed closing 12 months. To cope with the likes of Bentley and Rolls-Royce, fashions distinctive to Maybach are deliberate, in step with the supply.

These could very nicely be coachbuilt-style autos comparatively than one issue just like the ill-fated Maybach 57 and 62 sedans that led to Mercedes axing Maybach as a standalone model in 2012.

Among the many many concepts reportedly on the desk embrace trendy interpretations of Mercedes icons such on account of the 300SL gullwing (and roadster) and SEC coupe, together with a coupe-like G-Class with a pickup truck rear, and even a supercar impressed by the latest Imaginative and prescient One-Eleven thought.

A automotive just like the Imaginative and prescient Maybach 6 Cabriolet thought from 2017 may even be merely begging to be constructed.

Mercedes has already hinted at an comparable methodology when it launched plans for very bespoke restricted editions known as the Mythos assortment. These will seemingly be supplied, seemingly by the use of invite solely, to loyal prospects and collectors, just like the rival Icona assortment from Ferrari. Nonetheless, timing for the primary Mythos assortment automotive hasn’t been launched.