The facelifted Mercedes-Maybach GLS600 is headed to South Africa, including in special “Night Series” guise. Here’s how much the latest version of Benz’s most luxurious SUV will cost you…
The facelifted Mercedes-Benz GLS range was revealed in April 2023 and is scheduled to arrive in South Africa later this year. But we’ve already discovered local pricing for the most luxurious version of all: the Mercedes-Maybach GLS600 4Matic.
According to Mercedes-Benz SA’s configurator, the refreshed GLS600 will be priced from R4 341 326 (note this figure excludes the cost of a maintenance plan, which the customer “shall be entitled to include in the purchase”. The inclusive price, according to duoporta.com, is R4 532 941). For the record, the outgoing pre-facelift version was last listed for R3 864 689 (including a motor plan).
In addition, the updated Mercedes-Maybach GLS600 will be available locally with a new “Night Series” package, at the cost of R568 000 (thus pushing the price to R4 909 326, excluding the motor plan). This brings a raft of exterior design elements in dark chrome with rose gold details, along with items like 23-inch 7-spoke light-alloy wheels and a string of upgrades to the already high-end cabin.
Further options for the GLS600 include the a 2-tone paint job (up to R380 000), the Manufaktur leather package (R277 100), various alloy wheel designs (up to R125 000), the “First-Class” rear compartment package (R65 000), a holder for champagne flutes (R41 500), a wood-and-leather finish for the steering wheel (R12 000) and an uprated Burmester 3D surround-sound system (R91 300).
As a reminder, the GLS600 is powered by a twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine worth 410 kW and 730 Nm, while a 48-volt mild-hybrid system is capable of delivering an additional 16 kW and 250 Nm for brief periods. Drive is delivered to all 4 corners via Benz’s 9G-Tronic transmission. While the global press site lists a 0-100 kph time of 4.2 seconds, Mercedes-Benz SA has a figure of 4.9 seconds for the GLS600.
The Maybach-badged GLS600 benefits from the same sort of mid-cycle updates as the broader Mercedes-Benz GLS range, gaining items like a new lower grille with chrome surrounds, revised air intakes and fresh wheel designs. Inside, updates include new upholstery options and the latest steering-wheel design.
How much does the Mercedes-Maybach GLS600 cost in SA?
Mercedes-Maybach GLS600 4Matic – R4 341 326
Mercedes-Maybach GLS600 4Matic Night Series – R4 909 326
According to the Mercedes-Benz SA configurator, the prices above include VAT and emissions tax, though exclude the cost of a maintenance plan which the customer “shall be entitled to include in the purchase”.
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