The New Mercedes-Maybach GLS Debuts With More Power, Better Style

Now that Mercedes-Benz has updated its three-row GLS SUV, the automaker is ready to reveal the new Maybach variant. The 2027 Maybach GLS 680 will go on sale later this year, featuring a refreshed exterior, a more powerful engine, and a revamped cabin.  

Under the hood is Mercedes’ latest twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8, the M1770 Evo, which now produces 603 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque. That’s an increase of 53 hp and 89 lb-ft over the outgoing model. The V8 is electrified with a second-generation starter generator.  

Mercedes revised the GLS’s steering system, and the Maybach comes standard with the Airmatic air suspension. Buyers will be able to opt for the automaker’s new E-Active Body Control, which actively controls spring and damper forces to counteract roll, pitch, and lift.  

The Maybach GLS Gets A Glow-Up

The 2027 Maybach GLS has an all-new front end that features an illuminated grille surround. It also has an illuminated Maybach grille badge and an illuminated standing Mercedes-Benz Star—both are a first for the automaker.  

The standard wheels are 22 inches with a 20-hole design. Optional 23-inch forged wheels feature a precision ball-bearing mechanism that keeps the wheel’s star logo vertically aligned.  

Inside, like the standard GLS, the Maybach features the MBUX Superscreen, the automaker’s triple-display setup, and comes with the automaker’s latest infotainment software. It has Rose Gold dials, illuminated outer climate control air vents, and improved massaging functionality for first- and second-row passengers.  

The SUV comes standard with an enhanced Burmester 3D Surround System with Dolby Atmos. The audio system now has two additional speakers, for 15 total, and a more powerful 710-watt amplifier.

Mercedes-Maybach GLS Availability And Price

The 2027 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 680 will begin arriving at dealerships later this year. Mercedes did not reveal pricing for the updated Maybach GLS.  

The 2026 Maybach GLS with a 550-hp V8 has a $181,350 starting price, including the destination charge. Mercedes will likely increase the model’s price, and we would not be surprised if it costs $185,000 or more.