Recently, a video has appeared on social media showing Mr. Nguyen Xuan Phu, also known as Shark Phu, receiving the handover of his newly purchased car. This car is the luxurious SUV Mercedes-Maybach GLS 480 4Matic with a price of around 10 billion VND.
Interestingly, a Mercedes-Benz salesperson shared that Shark Phu said, “The more difficult the market is, the more I like buying cars.” This shows that the shark not only hunts for investment opportunities in challenging market conditions, but also spends money on buying cars, as at this time, many car manufacturers are competing to reduce prices.
The exterior of the luxury SUV Mercedes-Maybach GLS480 4Matic 2023 recently added to Shark Phu’s collection is black, the favored color of businessmen when choosing luxury cars.
About the Mercedes-Maybach GLS480 4Matic, it is known as the “beloved SUV” serving different classes of people. It is currently the only luxury SUV being sold in Vietnam at a price below 10 billion VND. Specifically, the price of the Mercedes-Maybach GLS480 4Matic officially distributed by the manufacturer is 8.4 billion VND, approximately 10 billion VND after taxes and fees.
Compared to the top-of-the-line Mercedes-Maybach GLS600, at first glance, the affordable luxury SUV Mercedes-Maybach GLS480 4Matic does not differ much except for the slightly smaller wheels, the “480” logo at the rear of the car, etc. The interior of the Mercedes-Maybach GLS480 4Matic is also luxurious with 2 VIP rear seats that can recline up to 43.5 degrees, equipped with a multi-function tablet that can be detached, 2 premium MBUX entertainment screens, a foldable work table, electric curtains, panoramic sunroof, luxurious champagne glasses, and many other high-end amenities.
The biggest difference between the Mercedes-Maybach GLS480 4Matic and the Mercedes-Maybach GLS600 4Matic is the drivetrain. Underneath Shark Phu’s newly purchased luxury SUV is a 6-cylinder, 3.0-liter engine that is eligible for more tax benefits compared to the V8, twin-turbo 4.0-liter engine of the GLS600.
This heart of the Mercedes-Maybach GLS480 4Matic luxury SUV will generate a maximum output of 367 horsepower at a range of 5,500-6,100 rpm and a maximum torque of 500 Nm at a range of 1,600-4,500 rpm. The power is transmitted to all 4 wheels through the 9-speed 9G-Tronic transmission.