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Mercedes has unveiled what is quite possibly the most ridiculous production vehicle ever conceived, the Maybach G650 Landaulet. Seriously, it makes a Lamborghini LM002 look as sensible as a VW Golf.
Slated for a reveal at the upcoming Geneva motor show, a video of the G650 leaked onto social media last week. Some commentators understandably asked if the car was a hoax, but we now have official confirmation from Mercedes that there is in fact a market for a twin-turbo convertible off-roader.
As with all G-Classes, the G650 has triple 100 per cent differential locks, live axles front and rear and a transfer case with low-ratio for ultimate off-road capability. Based on our experience with the regular G63 AMG however, Mercedes’ claim of “perfect handling both on- and off-road” might potentially be an…alternative fact.
This is despite measuring a gargantuan 5345mm in length and 2235mm in height with a 3428mm wheelbase; for reference, an Audi Q7 is 5052mm long and 1741mm high with a 2994mm wheelbase.
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Positioned ahead of the cupholders (heated and chilled) is the suggestively titled ‘G Cockpit’, which mirrors the driver’s instrument panel, but instead of activating the diff locks the three buttons operate the interior lighting and open or close the soft-top roof. In addition, there are also two 10-inch high-resolution entertainment displays.
