# Armored Luxury Vehicles The Mercedes-Mayback S600 Pullman is Designed For Impor By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-09-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armored-luxury-vehicle References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/mercedes-s600-pullman-guard/45596/) & [media.daimler](http://media.daimler.com/marsMediaSite/en/instance/ko/The-new-Mercedes-Maybach-S-600-Pullman-Guard-High-end-automo.xhtml?oid=13776443&ls=L2VuL2luc3RhbmNlL2tvLnhodG1sP29pZD00ODM2MjU4JnJlbElkPTYwODI5JmZyb21PaWQ9NDgzNjI1OCZib3JkZXJzPXRydWUmcmVzdWx0SW5mb1R5cGVJZD00MDYyNiZ2aWV3VHlwZT10aHVtYnM&rs=7) When it comes to the world of [luxury vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modified-luxury-vehicle), few brands are as instantly recognizable as [Mercedes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-gclass-stronger-than-diamonds-edition)-Maybach, and that has to do with the opulent features of these vehicles as well as their ability to offer high-level physical protection as is the case with the new and improved Mercedes-Maybach S600 Pullman. What makes this luxury vehicle so protective is the fact that it features armored reinforcement in different sections of its structure. A steel bulkhead is situated to protect the passenger head area, heat-resistant Aramid fibers are used to reduce the chances of splintering, and special body paneling helps reinforce other parts of the car. Elsewhere, the vehicle features electrically assisted [armored doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-rezvani) and general protection from military-grade weapons. It's clear that the Mercedes-Maybach S600 Pullman isn't a luxury vehicle designed for casual drives through downtown, but rather to ferry the rich, famous and important. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Armored Luxury Vehicles:** The development of armored luxury vehicles presents opportunities for luxury car manufacturers to cater to high-profile individuals and offer increased protection and security. - **High-level Physical Protection:** The integration of advanced reinforcement materials and technologies in luxury vehicles opens up possibilities for innovative safety features and enhanced passenger protection. - **Military-grade Protection:** The adoption of military-grade protective measures in luxury vehicles creates potential for collaboration between automotive and defense industries to develop cutting-edge security solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Car Manufacturing:** Luxury car manufacturers can explore the production of armored luxury vehicles to meet the demands of high-profile individuals seeking both luxury and security. - **Security and Defense:** The security and defense industries can leverage their expertise to collaborate with luxury car manufacturers and develop advanced protective systems for armored luxury vehicles. - **Vehicle Modification and Customization:** The vehicle modification and customization industry can tap into the growing demand for armored luxury vehicles by offering bespoke solutions for individualized protection and luxury enhancements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fully-Armored Electric Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/us-armor-group-armored-lucid-air-sapphire.md) - [Opulent Extreme Environment SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brabus-xl-800-cabrio-gwagen.md) - [Luxurious Custom Auto Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexani-motorcars.md) - [Entertainment-Integrated Luxe Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-v.md) - [Dazzling Rose-Hued SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-gclass-stronger-than-diamonds-edition.md) - [Upgraded Armored Defender Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octa-edition-one.md) - [Monochromatic Diamond-Like Luxury SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brabus-800-xlp-superwhite.md) - [Gold-Tinted Luxe Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-edition-gwagen.md) - [Luxury Electric Van Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-vision-v.md)