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Vision’s power source is a 80 kWh battery

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The centre tunnel where a transmissi­on normally goes is instead a transparen­t tube which visualises the flow of electricit­y. One continuous glass screen runs the width of the dashboard and extends into the doors where things like front seat settings and rear-views (with images relayed from exterior cameras) are shown on each side, and the windscreen serves as part of the infotainme­nt centre displaying things like map data with augmented reality-type readouts controlled by hand gestures.

High-end materials such as rose gold are used to create a rich atmosphere, and open-pore elm is laid in the floor for a sort of luxury yacht feeling. The Maybach’s seats are covered with white leather (dalmatian fur is not an option) in a modern take on old-school Chesterfie­ld style, but the upholstery buttons are actually body sensors to monitor passengers’ vital signs. This data is then used to adjust climate settings, mood lighting and massage functions automatica­lly.

So what, if anything, can we take from this imposing coupé concept? A whole lot, probably. First and foremost the Vision 6 likely foreshadow­s a two-door Maybach to sell alongside its existing limousine range. Augmented reality windscreen­s and body-sensing seats are in our opinion a long way off, but cameras instead of wing mirrors and new battery recharging methods could be inclusions in cars just around the corner. The silent nature of fully-electric cars could also be a perfect fit for this epicurean brand.

 ??  ?? THE FUTURE: The Maybach enters the future and the seats (right) are covered with white leather
THE FUTURE: The Maybach enters the future and the seats (right) are covered with white leather

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