Overview
- Mercedes‑Maybach publicly revealed the refreshed GLS 680 this week, opened order books in China and said Europe and U.S. bookings and deliveries will follow late 2026 into early 2027.
- The SUV gains Mercedes’ M177 Evo 4.0‑litre twin‑turbo V8 with a 48‑volt integrated starter‑generator that raises output to about 603 hp and roughly 850 Nm of torque, with a temporary electric boost of around 23 hp.
- Interior upgrades center on a full‑width MBUX Superscreen/Hyperscreen with AI voice features integrating ChatGPT, Google Gemini and Microsoft, plus new Executive rear seats with calf/footrest massage and an optional refrigerated compartment.
- Ride comfort is enhanced with standard Airmatic air suspension using cloud‑based predictive damping and an optional E‑Active Body Control system that actively adjusts springs and dampers and can lean the vehicle up to three degrees in curves.
- The GLS 680 continues to be hand‑finished from Mercedes’ Tuscaloosa, Alabama plant, expands Manufaktur personalization, and is expected to start well above the outgoing GLS 600’s base price, with journalist estimates around $180,000–$190,000.