2018 Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet Release Date, Specs News: Off-Road SUV with Luxurious Interiors Unveiled

The current generation of the iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Class will soon be retiring but that doesn't mean that the all-terrain vehicle has no more life to give. The German automobile manufacturer recently introduced the 2018 Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet, which serves to demonstrate the potential of the off-road SUV despite having been introduced back in 1979.

The 2018 Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet is designed to deliver a stylish open-top motoring experience. It follows the footsteps of the G63 AMG 6x6 and the G500 4x4^{2 and is powered by the same engine used by the Mercedes-AMG G65 — a twin-turbocharged V12 powertrain that delivers 630 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque. Along with ample ground clearance, these elements ensure that the all-new off-road vehicle is able to overcome harsh terrains and extreme obstacles.}

Despite rugged and off-road exteriors, the G650 Landaulet is equipped with luxurious interiors that one typically sees in chauffeur-driven saloons. A longer wheelbase also ensures ample space for four passengers.

The driver and front passenger are under a closed roof but the rear passengers will be able to enjoy the outdoors via a large folding top that electrically opens with just a push of a button. Furthermore, rear passengers are always comfortable with the same first-class seats seen in the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class. The seats are contoured and come with a massage function and lateral support. They also feature designo upholstery with diamond stitching.

Other standard features include temperature-controlled cup holders, 10-inch entertainment displays, chrome interior accents, electrically extending entry aids, a spare wheel with an integral holder for the third brake light, front and rear underride guards, large wheel-arch flares in carbon fiber and "LANDAULET" lettering on the rim flanges of the 22-inch five-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels.

Only 99 examples of the off-road SUV will be made. Pricing has yet to be announced but deliveries are expected to start in the fall.

The 2018 Mercedes-Maybach G650 Landaulet will make its global debut at the 87th Geneva International Motor Show next month.