Mini Rolls-Royce Phantom and Mercedes-Maybach GLS spotted in China and they’re so damn cute
- Look at these mini Rolls-Royce Phantom and Mercedes-Maybach GLS
- Spotted in China, they’re beyond cute
- Despite their modest price tag, their interiors are pretty cushy
Published on Sep 02, 2024 at 3:13 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Sep 03, 2024 at 4:07 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
If you’re looking for a dopamine hit, check out these tiny Rolls-Royce Phantom and Mercedes-Maybach GLS clones, which are the cutest things you’ll see today.
The aww-inspiring models were spotted on Chinese social media platform, Weibo, at a small car event.
They have a satisfyingly low starting price of just $2,000.
However, their interiors are surprisingly well-equipped for that price tag complete with ambient lighting and leather upholstery.
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The mini Rolls-Royce Phantom
A testament to the increasing quality, design, and technology of Chinese cars, the tiny four-wheeler fleet is unlike Japanese kei cars.
The mini Rolls-Royce Phantom is pretty close to a genuine Rolls-Royce.
The mini sports car features a large front grille with a chrome finish and similar-shaped headlights featuring a cheaper blue glow alongside small LED daytime running lights.
However, the Spirit of Ecstasy – which was recently made theft-proof – is, of course, noticeably absent.
The sides of the car are also an homage to its full-scale inspiration, with the front and rear door handles connecting and rear suicide doors.
The miniature Mercedes-Maybach GLS
The Mercedes-Maybach GLS replica appears to be the same car as the Phantom.
However, its front fascia sets it apart with the iconic Rolls-Royce grille replaced with an even larger chrome one – just like a Maybach.
Speaking of grilles, the BMW’s iconic kidney grille has a brilliant story behind it.
What’s more, the story behind Bugatti’s iconic horseshoe-shaped grille is fascinating.
Back to the mini Mercedes-Maybach GLS replica, it also features new headlights, intakes, and chrome accents on the front bumper.
The interiors
While not a patch on their inspirations – especially the new Rolls-Royce $2.5M Phantom Scintilla that has an interior that took 2.5 years to make – they’re not entirely without their comforts.
A single display houses the infotainment screen and digital instrument cluster.
Meanwhile, an ambient lighting system and circular air vents, are fairly close to those in Mercedes models.
While we’ve seen the cabin, the powertrain, and what’s under the hood remains a mystery.
London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
