Mercedes-Benz Malaysia officially unveiled the Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series during the weekend’s eighth edition of the Mercedes-Benz FashionWeek Kuala Lumpur (MBFWKL 2026) at The Exchange TRX.
Staged across three days from 21 to 23 August under the theme ‘Welcome to Couture. Welcome to Beyond.’, the high-profile fashion gala provided a fitting stage for the ultra-luxury roadster. With 19 celebrated and emerging fashion designers presenting collections celebrating boundary-pushing individuality and modern luxury, the event mirrored the meticulous craftsmanship and bespoke artistry embedded within Maybach’s first-ever fully open-top two-seater, the SL 680 Monogram.
Priced at an estimated RM 2,250,000 (on-the-road without insurance for Peninsular Malaysia), the halo roadster represents the zenith of bespoke drop-top grand touring.
Artisanal Exterior Craftsmanship and Maybach Pattern Detailing
The Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series reinterprets the iconic SL roadster silhouette through bespoke design cues and intricate finishings:
- Dual Ambience Color Schemes: Available in the launch Red Ambience specification (Obsidian Black metallic contrasting over MANUFAKTUR Garnet Red metallic) or White Ambience (Obsidian Black metallic paired with MANUFAKTUR Opalite White magno).
- Hand-Finished Monogram Bonnet: The Obsidian Black bonnet incorporates the Maybach pattern in Graphite Grey uni. The intricate multi-step manufacturing process involves hand-sanding the base coat, precision pattern printing, coating with clear matte lacquer, intermediate hand-sanding, and applying a final protective clear coat.
- Exterior Jewels: Features an illuminated chrome radiator grille with integrated MAYBACH lettering, an upright three-pointed star with a central chrome hood fin, rose gold headlight inner accents, chrome windscreen surrounds, and 21-inch forged alloy wheels in a classic 5-hole design.
- Acoustic Fabric Soft Top: Extensively insulated light-black fabric roof subtly woven with the Maybach pattern in anthracite, sitting above aerodynamic rear double scoops and Maybach-signet LED taillights.
Cabin Sanctuary: Crystal White MANUFAKTUR Tailoring
The interior blends haute couture styling with serene acoustic and thermal comfort:
- Upholstery & Headliner: Upholstered in sustainably tanned, crystal-white MANUFAKTUR Exclusive Nappa leather across the comfort seats, door panels, centre console, and rear bulkhead, complete with floral quilting motifs. The headliner is trimmed in crystal-white MICROCUT microfibre.
- All-Season Open-Air Comfort: Equipped with the AIRSCARF neck-level heating system, ENERGIZING Package Plus with multicontour massaging seats, seat climatisation, and high-pile floor mats.
- Digital Displays & Sound: Outfitted with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and an 11.9-inch tilting central touchscreen featuring Maybach-exclusive startup animations, paired with a Burmester high-end 3D surround sound system and Head-Up Display.
Smooth V8 Dynamics and ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL
Engineered for serene, effortless touring rather than raw track aggression, the SL 680 Monogram Series incorporates bespoke chassis refinements:
- 4.0-Litre Biturbo V8: Generates 430 kW (585 hp) from 5,500 to 6,500 rpm and 800 Nm of torque between 2,500 and 5,000 rpm, paired with a smooth-shifting 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission.
- Performance Figures: Accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds on to an electronically limited top speed of 260 km/h.
- Chassis & Acoustic Refinement: Features softer engine mounts, a noise-optimized exhaust setup, extensive absorption shielding, ACTIVE RIDE CONTROL suspension, rear-axle steering, an electronic rear axle locking differential, and a front axle lift system capable of raising the front end by up to 30 mm.
Malaysian buyers can personalize both the exterior and interior of the Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series via the online Mercedes-Benz car configurator.
