2026 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class India Launch Set For October 5

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2026 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class flagship limo gets a larger illuminated grille, fourth-gen MBUX, revised rear seat technology and updated engines

The 2026 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class will launch in India on October 5 with major changes to its styling, interior, rear seat equipment and engine range. The facelift also introduces MB.OS to the Maybach S-Class for the first time alongside fourth generation MBUX and an expanded personalisation catalogue. The India-spec variant details have not been out yet.

The rear compartment receives a host of upgrades as Mercedes-Maybach adds more individual control for second row occupants. The Executive seats can recline by up to 43 degrees and offer heating, ventilation and massage functions. The previous tablet has been replaced by two smartphone-style controllers as each rear passenger can operate the seats, climate settings and entertainment functions separately.

The international specification also includes automatic doors, a refrigerated compartment and optional silver-plated Robbe & Berking champagne flutes. The digital changes centre on MB.OS as the operating system makes its Maybach debut. The fourth generation MBUX also arrives as Mercedes-Benz introduces Maybach-specific graphics and an updated Zero Layer interface.

The dashboard houses a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 14.4-inch central touchscreen and 12.3-inch passenger display beneath the Superscreen glass panel. The MBUX Virtual Assistant gains generative AI functions as over-the-air software support expands the car’s digital capability. The exterior receives a more distinctive front treatment as the Maybach grille grows by around 20 per cent.

The vertical chrome slats stay in place and the illuminated surround ensures another visual element to the nose. The Maybach lettering also lights up for the first time. The upright bonnet star and C-pillar Maybach emblem gain illumination in selected markets as the new headlamps gain star-shaped daytime running lights and rose gold accents.

The facelift also gets new 20-inch and 21-inch forged alloy wheel designs. Selected silver-finished wheels feature a counterweighted Mercedes emblem that stays upright as the wheel rotates. The revised tail lamps incorporate three star-shaped lighting elements. The MANUFAKTUR catalogue expands as Mercedes-Maybach brings in more exterior shades, two-tone paint choices and cabin treatments.

The Night Series also returns through darker exterior trim and dedicated wheel designs. The S 580 gets an updated 4.0-litre M177 Evo V8 as output stands at 537 hp and 750 Nm. The S 580e plug-in hybrid is offered in selected countries as a 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine works alongside an electric motor and 22 kWh battery. The system develops 585 hp and 750 Nm, and the electric-only distance reaches up to 98 km.

The S 680 specification differs across international markets as Mercedes-Maybach offers two engine configurations. The 6.0-litre V12 produces 630 hp and 900 Nm in selected countries and other markets get a 4.0-litre V8 rated at 612 hp and 850 Nm.

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