Mercedes-Maybach Planning an SUV
Mercedes is already preparing the next Maybach branded nameplate.
The company first unveiled its new Mercedes-Maybach sub-brand during the 2014 L.A. Auto Show in November. At the time, Daimler said it planned to offer more models under the Maybach name. The next vehicle to get that treatment will probably be an SUV according to a report by Auto Express, likely a variant of the new GLS.
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Along with the existing Land Rover and Porsche models, Bentley is entering the segment with its Bentayga SUV while both Rolls-Royce is mulling over a decision to join the competition. Of course, there’s also the Lamborghini Urus that will likely be on the horizon one day in the coming years.
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[Source: Auto Express]
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