Mercedes to Eliminate Maybach Brand by 2014
Mercedes to Eliminate Maybach Brand by 2014
Resurrected in 2002 as a way for Mercedes to take on rival BMW’s newly acquired Rolls-Royce brand, Maybach has been a sales flop and now Mercedes appears ready to finally admit as much. According to a report by AutoExpress, Mercedes will give the Maybach models a slight update (set to be revealed at the Shanghai Auto Show) this year before winding the brand down towards 2014.
Why 2014? Well, that just happens to be the year that the next-generation S-Class is due out, meaning that Mercedes will then look to take some S-Class models further up-market. The 2014 S-Class should also get some impressive technology and AutoExpress claims it will be one of the most technologically sophisticated machines ever built. The rather tabloid-like outlet is also reporting that Mercedes has even approved the Human Machine Interface (HMI) as seen on the F800 Style concept. The HMI system works somewhat like something you might have seen in the Tom Cruise film Minority Report, using a screen and a camera to turn hand movements into actions, such as zooming in on a map with just a gesture of the hand.
Sound a little too futuristic? Well, 2014 is still a long way off.
but for now Maybach facelift’s design illustration leaked, To be revealed next month
The leaked design illustration you above is said to belong to the facelifted Maybach that is scheduled for a reveal in April. According to the source the Maybach’s facelift is just limited to visual upgrades and upgrading the engines to fit with Euro V standards. Power output will remain the same.
Visual upgrades are expected to be made up by a new front bumper, revised grille, redesigned hood and LED daytime running lights. The Maybach is expected to make its debut at the Beijing Auto Show happening next month. Continue reading to view two more images.
Source AutoExpress
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