This feature works particularly well over speed bumps – approach one at a reasonably slow speed and the GLS will simply glide over it flat with hardly any vertical movements to upset the occupants. The system, in fact, can detect bumps and road imperfections in advance via the front camera and the radar, thereby changing the compression on springs/dampers. Ultimately, this feature is a little odd to experience the first few times but the air suspension does a great job of masking the GLS’ heft in the corners – it feels light on its feet and at the same time you always also get a sense of its size and commanding presence behind the wheel.Īdmittedly, what’s even more impressive than the curve function is the suspension’s ability to read the road ahead and adjust the dampers along with the springs to tackle speed bumps and pot holes. The GLS’ air suspension has something called as curve function which enables the car to lean into the corners to reduce body roll and in reality, the feeling is surreal as you sense the suspension working hard to keep all that bulk in check at speed. Our test route also had lovely winding tarmac which brought the fancy suspension into focus. Based on the air suspension, the E-ACTIVE tech can individually control spring and damping forces at each wheel, suppressing rolling, pitching and lifting movements.īasically the whole point of this system is to keep the GLS’ massive body as flat as possible over varying road conditions by reducing the amount of squat or pitch during braking and acceleration, and on poor road surfaces. The latter is what really sets this Maybach version apart from the ‘regular’ GLS. Now let’s be honest, any road in and around Mumbai would be the perfect test bed for gauging the GLS 600’s trick underpinnings which include Mercedes’ air suspension tech, adaptive damping and lastly, something called as ‘E-ACTIVE’ body control system based on the 48-volt electric system onboard. The Maybach GLS 600 competes with the likes of the BMW X7, Bentley Bentayga, and Rolls Royce Cullinan. Mercedes-Benz Maybach 600 is offered in 6 colors Emerald Green, Polar White, Iridium Silver, Mojave Silver, Selenite Silver, and Obsidian Black. The luxury SUV comes in four and five-seater options. A few other notable features include E-Active body control and air suspension with Adaptive Damping System Plus (ADS+). The GLS 600 4Matic receives safety features such as eight airbags, TPMS, Mercedes Pre-Safe, a parking package with a 360-degree camera, Electronic Traction System 4ETS, Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR), car wash mode, attention assist, retractable running boards, an emergency call system, active distance assist, active lane-keeping assist, active blind spot assist, active brake assist, and active steering assist. Inside, the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4Matic comes equipped with Black Nappa leather upholstery, rear seats with climate control, massage, memory, and reclining function, MBUX connectivity, MBUX rear tablet, wireless charging pad, folding tables, ambient lighting, refrigerator, with wood trims across the interior. Exterior highlights of the model include 22-inch alloy wheels, a chrome grille with vertical slats and the Maybach logo, LED headlamps, LED taillights, a chrome-finished B-pillar, and the Maybach logo on the D-pillar. Transmission duties are taken care of by a nine-speed automatic gearbox.ĭimension-wise, the new Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4Matic measures 5,205mm in length, 2,030mm in width, and 1,838mm in height, while the wheelbase stands at 3,135mm. Also on offer is an electric motor, which produces an additional output of 21bhp and 250Nm of torque. Under the hood, the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4Matic is propelled by a 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine that produces 550bhp and 730Nm of torque. Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS is available in only one variant – Maybach GLS 600. The flagship SUV from Mercedes-Benz was launched in India on 17 June 2022.
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