IN PICS: Mercedes-Maybach S580 made-in-India limousine REVIEWED - Design, features, ride comfort

Mercedes-Maybach S580 is on sale in India at an ex-showroom price tag of Rs 2.57 crore. Based on the long-wheelbase version of the S-Class, it is longer than the german carmaker's flagship saloon as well. It is 5469 mm long, 2,109 mm wide, and 1,510 mm tall. The wheelbase stands at 3,396 mm. Consequently, the Maybach S580 has a road presence that catches the attention of all.

The styling of this ship on wheels is neat. The lines can make most men fall for them, as they manage to hide the heft. The tail lamps are slim, like headlamps. On the whole, the design gets full marks from our end.

The silhouette of the S580 is appealing too, with a long hood line and rather stubby boot, holding the opulent cabin in between. While it looks much like the S-Class itself, there's enough to distinguish it other than triple-M logos on c-pillars.

The front grille on the Mercedes-Maybach S580 is chrome-finished, and there's more chrome on the hood and bumper. Alloy wheels are 19 inches in diameter and go well with the Maybach S580's limousine cues.

The dashboard of the Mercedes-Maybach S580 does don a few changes. The steering wheel gets "MAYBACH" motif, while the 12.8-inch touchscreen can be used to engage Maybach drive mode. The ambient lighting here is best one can come across in the whole of automotive world.

Recliners are what the Maybach S580 comes with. Also, everything here can be operated by the tablet mounted on the rear centre armrest. The rear portion of the cabin offers enough privacy with the sunblinds even for the rear quarter glass.

With the triple-M logo, the ride on the Mercedes-Maybach S580 is one of the comfiest. It is sublimed by the air suspension, making us compare this ride to that of a flying carpet.