Mercedes-Maybach Gallery / Sara Urbaez / April 23, 2018 12:42 PM
Mercedes-Benz01At the Auto China 2018 car show in Beijing, Mercedes-Benz showed off the Vision Mercedes-Maybach Ultimate Luxury, which comes with a built-in tea set
Mercedes-Benz02Mercedes says the car is inspired by both sedans and SUVs, and that “this produces an interesting tension between the poles of sportiness and Mercedes-Maybach luxury.” Which seems a bit like saying, “this raw batter produces an interesting tension between an overcooked cake and a pile of eggs and flour.”
Mercedes-Benz03The car rides on 24-inch turbine-style wheels, and its door handles lie flush against the body.
Mercedes-Benz04The grille is the same design Mercedes showed on the outrageously swoopy Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet.
Mercedes-Benz05The driver gets a pair of 12.3-inch displays, and probably a paycheck: This car is meant for chauffeurs.
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