FIRST-CLASS DRIVE

“To present the best of the best” was the ambition of Karl Maybach and his father Wilhelm when they debuted the Maybach 22/70 HP W3 in September 1921. Last year, a century later, Mercedes-maybach emphatically signalled the iconic marque’s return to the pinnacle of automotive excellence with the new GLS and S-class – which have just arrived in Singapore. As for our favourite features, where do we even begin? From the unique grille and handcrafted two-tone paintwork to the exclusive Maybach nappa leather, climatised seats with massage function, rear passenger folding tables, individual tablets, intelligent lighting and the refrigerated compartment sufficient for three champagne bottles, the two limousines have it all covered between them. Luxury is highly personal, as is your preference for the best ride – whether it’s the sporty GLS 600 4Matic SUV that draws the owner to get behind the wheel, or the plush and indulgent S 580 4Matic saloon. Their sheer presence and restrained elegance aside, the rarity of a Maybach on our roads will truly distinguish an owner as one of a kind.