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Mercedes-Maybach S580 As Close To Perfect As It Gets By Richard Posluszny Having covered the automotive landscape for more than 13 years, I must admit I’ve gotten a bit jaded. The industry’s luster has dulled and, frankly, now that I’ve seen how the sausage is made, I am not so sure I like it as much as I used to. In fact, I’ve heard this same sentiment both journalists and professionals at the manufacturers. It’s no surprise, really. It’s a tricky — and, at times, dirty — business. That said, my love for driving, excellent engineering and top-notch design remains steadfast. It’s a sickness, really. Over the years there’s only been about a handful of automotive experiences that truly moved me. In some cases, I wound up having my strong-held opinions shaken to their core. Others, I was so touched I wound up with an all-new vehicle in my driveway. This review and story is following the trajectory of the latter.
your backseat passengers will adore you. Additionally, there’s a lot of little touches that remind you that this isn’t your standard S. It’s something much better. Take, for example, the vertical slats in the front grille that echo pinstripes, or the chrome fin that runs down the center of the hood.
When the all-new Mercedes-Maybach S580 made its debut in 2020, I was a bit startled. That’s because the brand decided to showcase it in a two-tone paint job. To me, this look is dated. And, not in the cool/ vintage type of way. More like in the same vein as a Landau top — it didn’t look good then and it certainly doesn’t look good now. Upon taking possession of the new Maybach, I was greeted with a silver and dark green example.
My favorite detail was the 20-inch, monoblock wheels. These polished, chunky wheels are just delightful to look at from all angles and really set the Maybach apart from, well, everything. Consider all the aforementioned the cherry on top. That’s because once you get inside the Maybach S580, your mind will be blown.
While I certainly didn’t like the specification of the livery, I will say this: The ultra-lux S-Class boasts presence. Part of it is due to its size. With a wheelbase that’s seven inches longer over the standard S-Class,
Getting more comfortable in the diamond-quilted driv58
