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New Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 Manufaktur Will Be A Rare Beast
The standard GLS 63 is already a $150k SUV, so how much will this be?
Exclusive GLS 63 Limited To 450 Units
Already the ultimate boss SUV from Mercedes-AMG, a special edition of the GLS 63 has been revealed. Like several other high-performance Mercs, the name is a mouthful: Say hello to the 2026 Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 Manufaktur Arctic Silver edition. It follows the reveal of the CLE Manufaktur edition in April.
Only 450 examples of this GLS 63 are set to go into production, although the exact number reserved for the United States isn't known at this stage. There are no apparent performance upgrades to an already powerful SUV. Rather, this GLS 63 is all about elevated style and presence – and, most likely, an eye-watering price.
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Model-Exclusive Paint Finish And Special Black/Red Accents
Despite 'Arctic Silver' forming part of this special edition's name, it will officially be finished in Manufaktur Cirrus Silver Magno paint, a finish that's reserved for this model. The silver is complemented by numerous black and red accents around the body, including red AMG brake calipers.
Huge 23-inch wheels are AMG multi-spoke forged items in a matte black finish with red rim flanges. Look closely, and you'll be able to spot an AMG logo and laurel wreath elements on the center caps.
To keep the moody theme going, the AMG Night Package adorns various elements in a glossy black finish. This finish extends to the front splitter, mirror housings, window surrounds, side sill panels, and rear fascia. More dark finishes find their way onto the tailpipes and roof rails.
A High-End Interior To Match
Inside, this special edition of the GLS 63 gets even better materials and finishes than the standard derivative. Nappa leather in Manufaktur Carmine Red/Black covers the seats, and this has a luxurious diamond quilting. There's a special AMG Performance steering wheel, and unique AMG Carbon Fiber trim with red accents accentuates the sporty atmosphere.
Door sill trims are finished in black, with contrasting white illuminated AMG lettering that's model-specific. Combined, these touches remind you that you're not in any ordinary GLS 63.
Same Tire-Shredding Performance Expected
No performance upgrades were mentioned, so we expect this special GLS 63 to have the same 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 producing 603 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque. With a nine-speed automatic and 4Matic all-wheel drive, the 0-60 mph sprint takes 4.1 seconds.
Although smaller AMG models have gone the downsizing route, the GLS 63 retains a charismatic V8, and it's all the better for it. Performance aside, it's the character of this engine that can't be replicated with a smaller V6 or four-pot, no matter how much hybridization Mercedes packs into the powertrain.
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How Much Will It Cost?
Pricing should be announced closer to the arrival of this model later in 2025, but we expect it to be substantially more expensive than the normal GLS 63, primarily because of the Manufaktur edition's exclusivity.
The standard GLS starts at $149,500 for the 2025 model year, and you can add another $15,000 or more on top of that when it's fully loaded. With that in mind, expect the GLS 63 Manufaktur Arctic Silver edition to cost around $180,000 – or more than the $178,450 you'll pay for the exceptional Mercedes-Maybach GLS SUV.
