STUTTGART (July 21, 2026) – Since its debut in 2019, the Mercedes‑Maybach GLS has defined the top end of the luxury SUV segment by combining craftsmanship, presence and exceptional ride comfort. In the year marking 140 years of the automobile and 105 years of Maybach, the new Mercedes‑Maybach GLS advances this character with further refinements in design, comfort, digital experience and driving dynamics. True to Wilhelm Maybach’s enduring maxim, it seeks to create the very best from the very best. The new Mercedes‑Maybach GLS can already be ordered in China. Order books in the U.S. and Europe will open at the end of July 2026, with further markets to follow.

Its more expressive design further strengthens the vehicle’s distinctive appearance. Inside, new materials, additional comfort features and extended acoustic measures create an even more refined environment that feels unmistakably Maybach. A new electrified eight-cylinder engine provides more power and a more immediate throttle response, while preserving the serenity and composure expected of a Maybach.

“With the new Mercedes‑Maybach GLS, we have elevated the character of our luxury SUV with even greater refinement. It combines effortless power with commanding presence. Every detail has been shaped to enhance comfort and serenity – in a way that feels unmistakably Maybach.”

– Markus Bauer, Head of Mercedes-Maybach, Mercedes-Benz AG

Style that commands attention: the new Maybach specific radiator grille with illuminated outline and, for the first time, a subtly illuminated MAYBACH lettering within the grille frame exudes confidence and grandeur. In selected markets, even the upright Mercedes‑Benz star atop the bonnet is gracefully illuminated3. Rose-gold details adorn the double-star DIGITAL LIGHT headlamps.

Engineered to perfection, down to the last detail: each 23-inch forged wheel carries a centre-mounted Mercedes-Benz star, engineered to remain perfectly upright at all times. A precision ball-bearing mechanism allows the star to self-level using gravity, maintaining vertical alignment as the wheel rotates.

Power without drama, silence without compromise: a new electrified V8 biturbo engine offers a more powerful driving experience, combined with efficiency and serenity. A revised steering system with a more direct steering ratio brings a new level of precision, agility and responsiveness to every journey.

Sublime ride comfort and maximum agility: Built on the new, standard-fit AIRMATIC air suspension, E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL reads and reacts to every driving situation 1,000 times per second, neutralising roll, pitch and lift with precision. In CURVE mode, the GLS leans into corners by up to three degrees, reducing lateral forces for every occupant. The result is a driving experience of extraordinary fluidity.

The art of a grand welcome: The electric running boards of the Mercedes‑Maybach GLS emerge with effortless grace the moment a door is opened, fully extended in under one second. At night, an LED strip illuminates the step while a Maybach emblem is simultaneously projected onto the ground – a quiet ceremony of arrival. As the door closes, they retreat seamlessly into the sill.

New Maybach specific, two-tone paint finish: dark petrol non-metallic/verde silver metallic joins the exclusive two-tone exterior palette for an elegant, contemporary statement.

A new dimension of intuitive digital experience: The latest MBUX generation with the Maybach specific graphics, an enhanced Zero Layer and the MBUX Virtual Assistant powered by generative AI transform the digital experience into something deeply personal, intelligent and unmistakably Maybach. Over-the-air updates4 ensure the driving experience evolves with time.

Dedicated to wellbeing in every seat: the front seats offer a newly developed vibration massage in the seat cushions. In the rear, the Executive Seats introduce a further refinement: a new massage function that, for the first time in the GLS, extends to the calves.

Even more expressive design options: new Maybach Exclusive Nappa leather in beech brown/macchiato beige and two new decorative trim elements further enrich the interior: brown open-pore V-groove walnut wood and an exclusive high-gloss silver/black diamond-pattern mixed fabric.

Urban point-to-point assisted driving: MB.DRIVE ASSIST PRO can help the driver to navigate through city streets with advanced SAE-Level 2 assistance1, turning the complexity of dense urban traffic into an effortless experience. Market introduction starts in China, followed by the U.S.