# Bulletproof Luxury Cars The Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Guard Lets VIPs Travel in Safety and Comfort By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesmaybach References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/mercedes-maybach-s-600-guard/41965/) & [media.daimler](http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-1789788-1-1884575-1-0-1-0-0-1-12639-1549054-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html?TS=1456134612419) The [Mercedes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-gclass-stronger-than-diamonds-edition)-Maybach S 600 is an already impressive [luxury limousine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-mercedesbenz-sclass) in its own right, but this special version -- the S 600 Guard -- is designed with extra safety and protective features that offer the highest degree of [ballistic protection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-rezvani) you'll ever see in a civilian vehicle. This vehicle features windows and bodywork capable of handling hardened steel bullets fired from assault rifles. The vehicle features a reinforced structure that is integrated into the bodyshell for added protection. Steel components stuffed into the cavities make for added security. With its suite of safety and protective features, there's no question that the Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Guard is targeted towards heads of state, business leaders or anyone who has reason to believe that somebody might consider aiming bullets or bombs in their direction. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Enhanced Security Vehicles:** Opportunities for developing luxury vehicles with advanced safety and protective features like bullet-resistant windows and reinforced structures. - **Ballistic Protection Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in the development of new materials and technologies that offer the highest level of protection against bullets and other threats for civilian vehicles. - **VIP Safety Solutions:** Creating specialized safety solutions for high-profile individuals such as heads of state and business leaders, including luxury vehicles that offer top-notch protection and comfort. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Manufacturers can explore the production and customization of luxury vehicles with enhanced security features to cater to the needs of high-profile individuals. - **Defense:** The defense industry can contribute to the development of advanced ballistic protection technology for civilian vehicles, creating synergy between military and consumer applications. - **Personal Security:** Companies specializing in personal security can expand their offerings to include VIP safety solutions, such as bulletproof luxury vehicles, to meet the demands of high-profile clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fully-Armored Electric Vehicle Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/us-armor-group-armored-lucid-air-sapphire.md) - [Upgraded Armored Defender Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octa-edition-one.md) - [Opulent Extreme Environment SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brabus-xl-800-cabrio-gwagen.md) - [Fortified Electric SUV Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lac-hong-900-lx.md) - [Luxurious Custom Auto Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexani-motorcars.md) - [Dazzling Rose-Hued SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-gclass-stronger-than-diamonds-edition.md) - [Monochromatic Diamond-Like Luxury SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brabus-800-xlp-superwhite.md) - [Entertainment-Integrated Luxe Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-v.md) - [Gold-Tinted Luxe Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-edition-gwagen.md)