It was once a sales flop. Now, it’s the epitome of luxury motoring

Tony DavisMotoring writer
Aug 16, 2026 – 5.00am

How do you know a car is not a Mercedes-Benz but an even more upmarket Mercedes-Maybach? It will tell you!

I cannot begin to count just how many times the Maybach logo – an interlocked double M inside an inverted shield – is displayed on the SL680 two-door convertible we tested.

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Tony DavisMotoring writerTony Davis writes on lifestyle specialising in cars. Email Tony at tony.davis@afr.com.au

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