Mercedes-Maybach launches exclusive roadster in India

Mercedes-Maybach has launched its first ever roadster in India, the SL 680 Monogram Series. This luxurious car is priced at Rs 4.20 crore (ex-showroom). Only three units will be available in the country for the 2025 model year. Deliveries are expected to start in the first quarter of next year. The SL 680 is based on the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 but features unique design elements. It has a special Maybach grille and a redesigned front bumper. The bonnet is painted black for a more exclusive look, and it displays Maybach logos. The car rides on 21-inch forged alloy wheels adorned with a 5-spoke Maybach design and features chrome strips on the fenders and door handles. Customers can choose between two color options: Red Ambience and White Ambience. Inside, the SL 680 boasts an elegant black-and-white color scheme and includes Maybach branding on the steering wheel and pedals. It features advanced technology, including a 12.3-inch digital display, an 11.9-inch touchscreen, a colored heads-up display, and a wireless phone charger. The roadster is powered by a 4.0-liter, twin-turbo V8 engine that produces 585 horsepower and 800 Nm of torque. It comes with a 9-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive through the 4MATIC+ system. The SL 680 can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.2 seconds, reaching a top speed of 260 km/h.