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Rolls-Royce Looks For A Bargain Price Have Chinese Buyers Lining Up For This Sedan

  • Maextro S800 received 3,600 orders in one week, including 1,600 within 24 hours.
  • The base version costs just $98,000, nearly half the price of a Maybach in China.
  • The flagship model makes 852 hp using a tri-motor range-extended hybrid system.

Luxury on a budget is no longer a contradiction, at least not in China, where local automakers are figuring out how to give European giants a run for their money. The latest example is the Maextro S800, a full-size flagship luxury sedan that blends design cues from both Mercedes-Maybach and (mainly) Rolls-Royce, with a price tag that’s far more down to earth. It’s the result of a joint venture between JAC and Huawei, and it’s already creating a stir in the domestic market.

With styling that leans heavily into the opulence of its European inspirations, the S800 tries hard to look the part of a six-figure cruiser. Apparently, the effort is paying off. In just the first week after launch, 3,600 orders were placed. Around 1,600 of those came within the first 24 hours, and by day two, that number had jumped to 2,100.

Read: Huawei’s Maextro S800 Looks Like Someone Put A Maybach, A Rolls And A Porsche In The Blender

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A key part of the S800’s appeal is the price. The base version starts at 708,000 yuan or roughly $98,600 at current exchange rates. Those seeking even more luxury can buy the flagship version priced from 1,018,000 yuan ( $141,600).

It’s still a hefty price, but it comes in well below the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, which starts at 1,468,000 yuan ($204,600) before options. And compared to a Rolls-Royce? The Ghost begins at around 4.2 million yuan, or roughly $585,000, putting the S800 in a completely different financial universe.

Chinese buyers seem to be getting a lot of car for their money. First and foremost, the S800 is big. It is 5,480 mm (215.7 inches) long, 2,000 mm (78.7 inches) wide, and stands 1,536 mm (60.5 inches) high with a 3,370 mm (132.7-inch) wheel base, similar dimensions to an S-Class. However, whereas the Mercedes has a relatively understated (for what it is, anyway) design, the S800 makes a more grandiose impression on the road.

Tech-Laden Interior with Lounge-Like Options

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Maextro S800

Then there’s the cabin. The S800 features a digital gauge cluster, a 15.6-inch infotainment display, and a 16-inch passenger display. It also has a wide head-up display, two wireless smartphone chargers, and an audio system with an incredible 43 speakers, Autohome reports. Maextro offers the S800 as either a four-seater, with captain’s chairs at the back, or as a more conventional five-seater.

Multiple Powertrain Choices, Including a 852 HP Option

The S800 is available in both fully electric and range-extended versions. The battery electric model uses a 95 kWh pack paired with dual motors producing 523 horsepower. The range-extender version adds a 1.5-liter engine that works purely as a generator, coupled with a 65 kWh battery and the same 523 hp dual-motor setup. For those who believe too much power is just enough, there’s also a tri-motor EREV variant cranking out 852 horsepower.

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