Mercedes-Maybach GLS 680 SUV unveiled with extensive luxury upgrades
Mercedes-Benz has presented the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 680, a high‑end SUV built on the refreshed GLS platform. It is equipped with a 4.0‑liter V8 engine delivering 630 hp and features a fully illuminated three‑point star logo on the grille and interior lighting elements.
The vehicle’s exterior is saturated with chrome, including a grille with 28 fine chrome bars, illuminated contours, and optional Night Series Design Package details in dark chrome. Inside, the cabin offers a luxurious experience with a MBUX Superscreen system that combines three 12.3‑inch displays, premium materials, and optional gold‑rose accents on the headlights. Markus Bauer, director of Mercedes‑Maybach at Mercedes‑Benz AG, said the new GLS “elevates the character of our luxury SUV with even more refinement.”
Entities: Markus Bauer · Mercedes-Benz AG · Mercedes-Maybach GLS 680
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The GLS 680 features an illuminated three‑point star logo on the grille and interior lighting.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Mercedes-Maybach GLS 680 is equipped with a 4.0‑liter V8 engine delivering 630 horsepower.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The GLS 680 is based on the refreshed GLS platform presented earlier by Mercedes‑Benz.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The exterior has extensive chrome detailing, including a grille with 28 fine chrome bars.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The interior includes a MBUX Superscreen system with three 12.3‑inch displays.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The restyled GLS features a redesigned radiator grille specific to Maybach with an illuminated contour.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Markus Bauer, director of Mercedes‑Maybach at Mercedes‑Benz AG, said the new GLS elevates luxury. (Markus Bauer)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Optional Gold‑rose details and a Night Series Design Package with dark chrome are available on the GLS 680.