- The 2027 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 680 debuts with a more powerful V8 engine.
- The twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine now makes 603 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque.
- The new GLS goes on sale later this year.
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.