# White Hot Luxury Convertible Maybach Landaulet to Debut in Dubai By Ben Preiss | Published 2007-11-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maybach-landaulet-white-dubai References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/go/8292/) & [edmunds](http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=123289) The [Maybach](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-maybach) Landaulet study is likely to be unveiled at the Dubai auto show later this month. The convertible is based on the 62 S Saloon. "The one-off Maybach Landaulet study lets passengers enjoy the open-air via a retractable roof that electro-hydraulically disappears into the rear-parcel shelf in 16 seconds, leaving the reinforced rear windows in place and the chauffeur's compartment completely enclosed," Giz Mag wrote. "The all white – from the wheels to front white indicators and the seychelles white leather appointed interior - [luxury Maybach Landaulet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexani-motorcars) is powered by the uprated, twin-turbocharged [V12](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huayra-codalunga) engine that develops a maximum output of 450 kW/612 hp from a displacement of 5980 cubic centimetres." The big question is if the ragtop Maybach, which oozes opulence and is designed to be chauffeur driven, will make it into production. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 36% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Convertible:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the luxury car market by introducing high-end convertibles with innovative features. - **Retractable Roof:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry by creating retractable roofs that provide open-air experiences in luxury vehicles. - **Chauffeur-driven Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the transportation industry by designing chauffeur-driven vehicles that offer opulence and luxury to passengers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry by introducing new luxury convertibles with innovative features. - **Luxury Goods:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the luxury goods industry by creating high-end convertibles with opulent interiors and innovative design features. - **Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the transportation industry by offering chauffeur-driven vehicles that provide a luxurious and comfortable experience for passengers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Off-Road Open-Air Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gclass-cabriolet.md) - [Opulent Extreme Environment SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brabus-xl-800-cabrio-gwagen.md) - [Sustainable Off-Road Coupes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-maybach.md) - [Monochromatic Diamond-Like Luxury SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brabus-800-xlp-superwhite.md) - [Modified Luxury Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modified-luxury-vehicle.md) - [Gold-Tinted Luxe Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-edition-gwagen.md) - [Distinguished Digitally-Focused EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesmaybach-eqs-suv.md) - [Ruggedly Sleek Auto Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expedition-motor-company.md) - [Riproaring Convertible Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-convertible-supercar.md)