The illuminated cabin is grounded with a yachting-inspired floor constructed of open-pore wood and inlaid aluminum. Surrounding the occupants is a continuous trim that integrates all display elements and touch-sensitive controls. The overarching theme of flushness is countered by what Mercedes designers call “hyperanalogue” elements like twin gauges with real needles.

The rakish Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet concept offered an elegant and inspirational reverie for the future, one whose design language will hopefully bleed into successive generations of Mercedes-Benz models.

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