Mercedes-Benz has revealed exterior photos of the 2027 Maybach GLS680, the ultra-luxury SUV that extends the three-pointed star's most exclusive marque into the high-riding segment. The vehicle represents a significant shift for Maybach, traditionally a sedan-focused brand catering to billionaires and heads of state.
The GLS680 adopts Maybach's signature design language across a stretched, imposing SUV platform. The front end features the brand's distinctive vertical grille and dual-lamp headlight setup, while the extended wheelbase stretches the cabin to accommodate Maybach's rear-seat-focused luxury ethos. The vehicle rides on a modified version of the GLS platform, the same architecture underpinning Mercedes' S-Class SUV, but with substantial visual and mechanical enhancements exclusive to the ultra-premium tier.
Maybach buyers expect exclusivity and bespoke craftsmanship, and Mercedes delivers both here. The proportions emphasize length and presence, with a floating roofline and optional two-tone paint schemes that echo the Maybach S-Class sedan. LED lighting runs the vehicle's length, including a distinctive light bar signature.
The GLS680 tackles a crowded ultra-luxury SUV segment dominated by the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, Bentley Bentayga, and the incoming Lamborghini LM002. Each competitor targets the same clientele. Mercedes positions the Maybach variant as the technology-forward option, leveraging its advanced electronics and infotainment systems against rivals that emphasize heritage and hand-stitched interiors.
No powertrain details emerged in the photo reveal, though expect a twin-turbocharged V12 or hybrid variant mirroring the S-Class Maybach's performance architecture. Pricing will sit