While Mercedes itself is a definition of luxury cars, the Maybach brand builds a layer that is even beyond that. And the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class has never really been about subtlety. It is about making the rear seat feel like a first-class cabin on wheels, and the 2026 facelift takes that idea even further. With a larger illuminated grille, a screen-heavy new cabin and more ways to personalise the car, Mercedes-Benz has given its flagship limousine a suitably lavish update. The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class facelift arrives in India on October 5, 2026.
The facelift is easiest to spot from the front. The grille is now 20 per cent larger and illuminated, with Maybach's signature vertical slats and an illuminated Maybach wordmark. The Mercedes star on the bonnet can also light up, while the headlights get new three-pointed-star daytime running lights. There are new 20- and 21-inch forged wheels, an illuminated Maybach logo on the D-pillar, and expanded two-tone paint options.
Inside, the Maybach touts the latest S-Class's Superscreen setup: a 12.3-inch digital instrument display, 14.4-inch central touchscreen and 12.3-inch passenger display. More importantly, MB.OS makes its Maybach debut, alongside fourth-generation MBUX.
The rear seat remains the star of the show. Executive seats recline to 43 degrees and offer heating, ventilation and massage functions. Two new smartphone-style remotes replace the previous tablet controller, while the expanded MANUFAKTUR programme adds more colours, upholstery choices and personalisation.
Mercedes-Benz has not yet confirmed the India-spec powertrain, but globally the Maybach S-Class comes with both petrol and plug-in hybrid powertrains. The car in India may come with a 4.0-litre V8 engine variant - 612 hp and 850 Nm torque.
The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class price in India is expected at around ₹3 crore mark. The final India price will be confirmed by Mercedes-Benz.
The 2026 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class does what a Maybach should: it takes an already luxurious limousine and makes it feel even more special.