SPIED: W222 Mercedes S-Class extended wheelbase

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The short-lived Rolls-Royce-rivalling Maybach project is no more, to be replaced by the W222-based Mercedes S 600 Pullman you see here. Pitching a pimped-up but outdated S-Class platform against the bespoke Rolls-Royce Phantom clearly didn’t work for the slow-selling Maybach, and now Mercedes has decided to go the easier route to cover the ultra-luxury market by returning to the Pullman formula.

Last seen on the W220 S-Class (the W221-based VF221 Pullman was only available in bulletproof MB Guard form and not sold to the public), the S-Class Pullman has traditionally been a super-stretched limo with two extra rear-facing seats in the rear cabin. Such extravagance won’t be replicated this time, Mercedes choosing a more subtle extra-long-wheelbase setup for the latest Pullman.

The car spied while testing here gets much longer rear doors with a more upright C-pillar to give rear occupants more privacy. The Rolls-Royce Phantom uses a similar trick too, hiding the VVIPs behind thick rear pillars. Expect the new S-Class Pullman to carry over much of the Maybach’s luxurious rear cabin features, outclassing the standard W222 S-Class that is already offered with “First Class Rear” seating option.

It will be powered by a yet-unannounced V12 engine with around 600 hp. Whether it’s the same long-serving 6.0 litre twin-turbo unit we’ve seen in past Mercedes 600 and 65 AMG models is yet to be seen. A hybrid option is also said to be in the works, due a few months after the Mercedes S 600 Pullman is unveiled in early 2014.

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Preferring to drive cars rather than desks, Hafriz Shah ditched his suit and tie to join the ranks of Malaysia’s motoring hacks. A car’s technical brilliance is completely lost on him, appreciating character-making quirks more. When not writing this ego trip of a bio, he’s usually off driving about aimlessly, preferably in a car with the right combination of three foot pedals and six gears.

 

Comments

  • Jimmy on Jul 12, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    There must be something elegantly outstanding when we see it from the front, enough to differntiate it from ordinary S-class. Not just the side-view (LWB) and interior luxury.
    And there is not even anything in the traditional foglamp areas in a vehicle like this, aiming at ultraluxury market, which we are talking about a price tag of RM2M.

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    • Jimmy on Jul 12, 2013 at 9:37 pm

      For example:
      1. Gold-plated Mercedes tournament on the hood.
      2. Luxurious ultra-relective foglamps at the foglamp areas.

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  • BLUR SOTONG on Jul 12, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    The Rich get richer, no matter what .

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    • Alpha on Jul 12, 2013 at 6:09 pm

      And your point is?

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      • jolly_idiot on Jul 12, 2013 at 8:19 pm

        Simple. He and me no money to buy. So who cares if it super duper luxury.

        I guess malaysia only ah jib gor or rosmah can buy this. But wait. Those are our taxpayer money! No?

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        • capati on Jul 13, 2013 at 12:17 pm

          if you save enough you’d also be able to buy.
          start saving early enough, work harder to sell more of your nasi lemak and viola! enough money to buy.

          it worked before for them. it’ll also work for you. start saving and sell your nasi lemak!

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  • Fahmi on Jul 12, 2013 at 10:28 pm

    If I have the power and money… I would buy this…. I am always a fan of Mercedes Benz… Looks nice and luxurious… But for now, I’ll stick to my car..

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  • jinjangman on Jul 13, 2013 at 5:51 pm

    car for the big tycoons or ceos..

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  • niterunner99 on Jul 15, 2013 at 4:06 pm

    Pls dont ask me to park this car!! Dragon boat length!

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  • AJacobson on Jul 16, 2013 at 7:43 am

    You are NOT looking at the new Pullman but rather at the “Extended” wheelbase S-class variant (X222), longer than both the standard (W222) and long wheelbase model (V222).
    The real Pullman (VV222) will have a further extended wheelbase with 2 rows of rear seats just like the current S600 Pullman Guard.

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