A NEW Mercedes-Maybach S-Class limousine has been announced and for the first time it features the MercedesâBenz Operating System MB.OS.

It has an illuminated front grille with double-star-shaped headlights, surrounded with Rose Gold accents and the option of 21-inch wheels with a golden finish.

In the front, the car has Mercedes' latest MBUX Superscreen infotainment system, featuring a 14.4-inch central infotainment system, a 12.2-inch passenger display and a 14.4-inch digital instrument cluster which can rise at an angle to give a 3D-effect.

There will be a choice of three powertrains with the entry-level S 580 coming with a 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine that uses mild-hybrid technology and develops 553bhp and 750Nm of torque.

A plug-in hybrid set-up,has a new six-cylinder petrol engine with a 22kWh battery pack that can manage a claimed 60 miles on electric power while the flagship S 680 features a 6.0-litre V12 that produces 621bhp and 900Nm of torque, giving a 0 to 60mph acceleration of 3.8 seconds.

Prices are still to be revealed and further details on the car will be announced in due course but it is expected that the new Maybach S-Class will start from around £175,000.

With options that can rise to around £250,000 - about the same as a Bentley Flying Spur.