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Mercedes expands SUV line: luxury, electric, convertible

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Mercedes broadens expands SUV line: luxury, electric, convertible

Mercedes‑Maybach officially unveiled the GLS 680 for the 2026‑27 model year. The Its 4.0‑litre twin‑turbo V8 mild‑hybrid now delivers produces 450 kW (603 hp) and 850 Nm, aided assisted by a 48‑volt 48 V starter‑generator. Exterior upgrades feature changes include an illuminated radiator grille with the Maybach name and an grille, optional glowing star on the bonnet, plus bonnet and 23‑inch forged wheels whose central star self‑levels as the wheel turns. self‑levels. Inside, the cabin receives gains expanded Nappa leather, walnut‑grain or high‑gloss diamond‑pattern trim, a three‑screen MBUX Superscreen, calf‑massaging rear seats and a glass‑fronted refrigerated compartment for two champagne bottles. The premium bottles, while the Burmester 3D Surround Sound system now offers 15 speakers and 710 W output. W. Suspension combines AIRMATIC air springs with Intelligent Predictive Damping that uses using cloud‑based road‑condition data, while road data; an optional E‑Active Body Control system can react up to 1,000 times per second. Orders opened in Europe in late July 2026; deliveries are already in China and a U.S. launch is planned for later in the year at with a starting price of about US$181,350. In the electric arena, Mercedes‑Benz confirmed the all‑electric GLC 400 4MATIC for Australia and New Zealand, equipped with featuring a dual‑motor 800 V system, a 94.4 kWh battery and a WLTP‑rated range of up to 630 km. Variants GLC 250 and GLC 300 will serve the Greek market, Greece, and a locally assembled model is slated for Thailand in September 2026. Mercedes‑AMG also detailed the upcoming four‑door G‑Class Cabriolet, slated scheduled for series production in the second half of 2027 and powered 2027. Powered by the G 63‑spec 4.0‑litre twin‑turbo V8 delivering roughly 580 hp. Early teasers appeared mid‑2026, showing (about 580–585 hp) with 4MATIC, it retains all four doors, a spare‑wheel mounted on the tailgate and an electrically folding fabric roof that folds into the rear cargo area, complemented by LED ambient lighting around the roof opening and a reinforced roll‑bar behind the rear seats. roll‑bar. Production will take place at Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria, with a projected price near €200 000 (US$200 000).

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  1. 2026-07-29 00:08 UTC Mercedes expands SUV line: luxury, electric, convertible
  2. 2026-07-27 12:46 UTC Mercedes broadens SUV line: luxury, electric, convertible
  3. 2026-07-26 08:54 UTC Mercedes broadens SUV line: luxury, electric, convertible

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