GLS600

The 2023 Mercedes Maybach GLS 600 is the kind of SUV that makes every arrival feel ceremonial. Finished here in white over black, it pairs old world Maybach luxury with modern Mercedes muscle, blending a handcrafted atmosphere with the confidence of a full size all wheel drive flagship. Under the hood is a 4.0 liter V8 biturbo matched to a 9 speed automatic transmission, delivering effortless power with the smoothness expected from a vehicle designed to glide rather than rush. Factory output is rated at 550 horsepower and 538 lb ft of torque, enough to move this nearly 6,100 pound luxury SUV with surprising urgency while keeping the ride poised and composed. Mercedes Maybach brought this model to market for 2020, under the direction of Mercedes Benz chief design officer Gorden Wagener, as a true super SUV that extends the Maybach name into the modern era. It is built around the GLS platform, but nearly every touchpoint is elevated, from the MANUFAKTUR black nappa leather and nappa leather dashboard to the flowing lines black piano lacquer trim and leather and wood steering wheel. This example is also equipped with thoughtful features that transform travel into first class comfort, including Magic Vision Control, Guard 360, the interior lighting package, memory package, roller blinds for the rear side windows, tinted infrared reflecting glass, logo projector lamp, and active multibeam LED lighting system. Inside, the cabin feels like a private lounge, with illuminated vanity mirrors and a rich, tailored finish that suits long highway journeys and quiet city evenings alike. It is the rare SUV that feels both imposing and intimate, with the presence of a flagship and the polish of a hand finished grand tourer.