Maybach S 680 becomes Australia’s priciest Mercedes
Maybach S 680 becomes Australia’s priciest Mercedes
May 25, 2021
Extra-long wheelbase V12-powered uber-limo sets new price high-water mark for German brand
The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class will be joined by two new super-luxury variants in the fourth quarter of this year, after the order books for the S 580L 4MATIC and the even longer-wheelbase Mercedes-Maybach S 680 open in the third quarter.
But the big news is their hefty price tags, which Mercedes-Benz Australia announced today at $329,900 plus on-road costs for the S 580L 4MATIC (about $90K more than the entry-level short-wheelbase S 450 at $240,700) and a cool $565,800 plus ORCs for the Maybach S 680.
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Mercedes-Benz Australia has recalled 2882 examples of its VS30-series Sprinter van, citing a potential fault with brake system.
The affected vehicles were sold between 8 August 2018 and 22 December 2020 (Model Years 2018-2021).
The recall notice, lodged with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), says: “Brake fluid may leak internally at the rear axle brake calliper over time – as a result, air may enter the rear brake system. Air in the brake system would lead to increased rear brake pedal travel and reduced braking performance, increasing the risk of an accident resulting in injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users,” the notice continues.
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UPDATE, 19 May 2021, 4:40pm: Mercedes-Benz Australia has confirmed first deliveries of the 2021 Mercedes-Maybach S680 will commence in the fourth quarter of 2021 (October to December inclusive).
It will be the sole Mercedes-Maybach S-Class variant available locally, with the Maybach S580 model available overseas not bound for Australia. A Mercedes-Benz-badged S580L model will take its place in the local range instead.
Our original story continues below, with the above updates incorporated.
19 May 2021, 11am: The
2021 Mercedes-Maybach S680 has been unveiled.
Following the demise of the Mercedes-AMG S65 with the previous-generation S-Class in recent years, the Maybach S680 serves as the only Mercedes model remaining with a V12 engine – and will likely be its last, as tightening emissions regulations see large-displacement engines phased out in favour of more efficient plug-in hybrids.
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Mercedes-Benz Australia has recalled five examples of its 2020 Sprinter van, citing a potential fault with B-pillar welding joints.
The affected vehicles were
sold between 13 October 2020 and 30 November 2020 (Model Year 2020).
The recall notice, lodged with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), says: “As part of the production process, the B-pillar that joins the floor panel structure may not be welded correctly.”
“In the event of a side impact accident, the weld joint may fail and could cause reduced protection for the fuel tank and vehicle occupants,” the notice continues. “This increases the risk of injury or death to the vehicle occupants and other road users.”
2018-20 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63.
According to the recall notice lodged with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), a short circuit impacting the vehicle s electronic system may occur if the positive wiring to the starter motor becomes chafed. This wiring may become chafed as a result of regular vehicle use. Depending on the type of short circuit, there may be a risk of fire, and/or the engine may not be able to be restarted once it has been shut down. This increases the risk of an accident, which may cause injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users, it continues.