Having revealed its flagship S-Class Maybach on March 24, 2026, Mercedes-Benz announced the same day that it will be expanding the Maybach line-up further with the new VLS. Officially touted as a “Grand Limousine”, the Mercedes‑Maybach VLS was previewed by the Vision V concept and will become the range-topping version of the standard VLS. The Maybach VLS will share its Van Electric Architecture (VAN.EA) platform with the recently introduced pure-electric Mercedes VLE and will be only offered as an EV, according to Autocar UK.
- This is the brand’s first Maybach MPV
- The Maybach VLS will be offered only as an EV
- Production of the Mercedes-Maybach VLS to begin in 2027
- Will rival the likes of the Lexus LM
Mercedes-Maybach VLS to join a growing segment
Premium and luxury MPVs are seeing an uptick in demand in certain markets
The upcoming Maybach VLS will be positioned right alongside other high-end models from the upscale marque, including the Maybach S-Class and GLS. The high-end MPV segment has been attracting attention from buyers – both in India and several markets globally – owing to the space and convenience-related features that they offer. An example of a premium MPV that has found customers, especially in India, is the Toyota Vellfire. However, the closest rival to the Maybach VLS will be the Lexus LM.
Trying to meet this rising demand, Mercedes-Benz recently re-introduced the V-Class to India. The upcoming VLS will be made available in standard form, with the range-topping Maybach version coming on as a pure-electric offering only. In fact, this is the first time that a Mercedes MPV is being given the full Maybach treatment. The standard VLS is likely to enter production towards the end of 2026, followed by the Mercedes-Maybach VLS a year later, Autocar UK mentioned. Once limited to just the V-Class, Mercedes’ MPV line-up will grow with the inclusion of models like the VLE and VLS, with the latter's Maybach version sitting right at the top.
Mercedes-Maybach VLS: What we know so far
Interior
Similar to the VLE, the upcoming Mercedes‑Maybach VLS is primarily designed to pamper those seated at the back, with the Stuttgart-based brand promising a “Welcome home feeling”. While the exact seating arrangement for the rear passengers remains unclear at the moment, Mercedes-Maybach could offer two sets of opposing captain seats as a possible configuration. For certain markets, a single pair of forward-facing individual seats may also be offered, as showcased with the Vision V concept.
Expected features
In keeping with its top-tier status within the Mercedes-Maybach line-up, the new VLS is likely to come with plenty of convenience-related equipment to enhance onboard comfort. The Vision V showcased several high-end features that could make their way into the production-spec version of the Maybach VLS. For instance, the concept offered a retractable 65-inch rear cinema display with 4K resolution and split-screen functionality, a 42-speaker surround-sound system with Dolby Atmos, Nappa leather upholstery, burr wood trim and ambient lighting synced to music.
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