If Maybach is the Pinnacle of the S-class line, then the Haute Voiture is the top of the Maybach line.
With a dab of fashion, the Mercedes S680 Maybach turns into the Mercedes-Maybach Haute Voiture. It’s an idea proper now, however one which very effectively is likely to be a actuality by the top of 2023 in accordance with Motor1. The premise? Maybach can turn out to be much more bespoke than it already is by providing extremely restricted runs of highly-personalized fashions. On this occasion, white Nappa leather-based and pretend fur are a part of the inside that coddles you.
Different manufacturers have teamed up with specialty designers previously, and Mercedes-Maybach have created Haute Voiture with the artistic help of Virgil Abloh. They declare it’s a “preview of a brand new, restricted particular version that mixes automotive luxurious with high fashion.” As such, the aforementioned finer supplies are included within the inside. But in addition such issues like champagne flutes and rose gold inside accents are included, too.
This idea comes at a time when Mercedes has introduced that they’re trimming a few of their entry mannequin automobiles as a way to deal with higher tier luxurious fashions. In essence, they’re carried out taking part in in the identical sand field as BMW and Audi. Mercedes automobiles from right here out are all about opulence and luxurious. Overstated, or understated. Which ever the proprietor prefers.
The Maybach Haute Voiture idea prefers overstated luxurious, particularly with the rose gold and deep metallic blue exterior. Two tone is consideration grabbing from the beginning, however this colour mixture attracts the attention ever nearer. Particularly once you get to the brightwork of the grille, and the window surrounds. Or as your eyes draw down the facet of the automobile on the belt-line that separates the 2 colours. It’s a placing automobile, for certain.
Plus, it’s received the massive V12. So you’ll be able to sip your champagne within the again whereas your chauffeur rips off 11 second 1/4 mile instances. OK possibly that chauffeur might be whisking you alongside the freeway at pace, however the V12 is a powerhouse, and the final of its breed.
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