On July 20, 2026, Mercedes-Benz officially revealed the refreshed 2027 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 680. It features a heavily upgraded electrified twin-turbo V8 engine pushing 603 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque. That is an exact jump of 53 hp and 89 lb-ft over the outgoing model. A second-generation 48-volt mild-hybrid system kicks in an additional 23 hp of boost for coasting and energy recuperation.
The exterior updates lean entirely into absolute opulence. Mercedes redesigned the radiator grille so the “MAYBACH” lettering now glows from within. Buyers can also order optional 23-inch forged wheels built with a precision ball-bearing mechanism. The result? The center Mercedes star stays perfectly upright at all times while the vehicle is in motion.
The flagship SUV is scheduled to arrive at U.S. dealerships in late 2026. Standard electric running boards glide out in under a second when the doors open. Inside, a dedicated two-person Maybach team hand-finishes the cabin entirely outside the normal assembly flow, according to HotCars. That intense detailing happens at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This specific facility has produced over five million SUVs since the original M-Class debuted in 1997.
Pricing remains unannounced for the new model. But it is expected to easily clear the outgoing version’s starting price of $180,000 to $200,000.
Targeting the Rolls-Royce Cullinan and Bentley Bentayga
The GLS 680 upgrades go far beyond the engine bay. Rear-cabin luxuries like calf-rest massages and cloud-based predictive damping put it directly against the top-tier Rolls-Royce Cullinan and Bentley Bentayga. By offering these features at a significantly lower expected price point, Mercedes positions the Tuscaloosa-built SUV to aggressively capture ultra-luxury market share from established British rivals.