Brabus Unveils the XL 800 Cabrio: The Wildest Open-Top G-Wagen Ever Built

Winter may be fast approaching, but Brabus wants you to remember one thing: sunshine never goes out of style.

The German tuner has just revealed the XL 800 Cabrio, its head-turning open-air interpretation of the modern Mercedes-Benz G-Class. While the retractable roof is destined to steal the headlines, this ultra-limited model is far more than a G-Wagen with a party trick — it’s a powerhouse of engineering, luxury craftsmanship and outrageous performance.

A Convertible G-Class You Don’t Have to Wait For

Mercedes recently confirmed the return of the convertible G-Wagen, a body style that hasn’t been seen for more than 40 years. But with the official variant not expected until at least next year, Brabus has stepped in to satisfy the world’s most impatient (and well-heeled) G-Class devotees.

The result? A bespoke, meticulously re-engineered G 63 Cabriolet—and only 50 examples will ever exist.

A Complex, Bespoke Soft-Top System

Built on the latest W 465-series G 63, the XL 800 Cabrio features a highly advanced folding soft-top, engineered exclusively for this model. The system comprises more than 500 custom-made components and retracts in just 20 seconds, tucking itself neatly into the integrated “C-Bow” steel roll bar behind the rear seats.

A heated safety-glass rear window ensures the cabin stays protected on days when the weather is less than idyllic — though, let’s be honest, most owners will be chasing sunshine.

Bold Styling, Brabus DNA

Visually, the XL 800 Cabrio receives the full Brabus makeover:

• Carbon-fibre bumpers, fenders and side sills

• A model-specific lighting package

• A striking exclusive paint finish, Pale Brown — far more captivating than the name implies

  
  

Inside, the cabin is wrapped almost entirely in premium leather, featuring Brabus’s signature ‘Shell’ quilted pattern on the perforated seat inserts. It’s unmistakably Brabus: dramatic, indulgent and crafted with near-obsessive attention to detail.

Performance: 800 bhp of Open-Air Madness

Under the bonnet sits the familiar 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 — but Brabus has reworked it extensively. The result is:

• 789 hp (800 bhp)

• 738 lb-ft of torque

• 0–60 mph in 4.6 seconds

• Top speed: 130 mph

  
  

For comparison, the standard G 63 produces 577 hp and 627 lb-ft. This is a convertible off-roader with supercar-level punch.

Ultra-Limited, Ultra-Exclusive

Brabus will produce just 50 units of the XL 800 Cabrio worldwide. Pricing hasn’t been disclosed, but expectations sit well above the $500,000 mark — and likely higher depending on personalisation.

Those keen to secure one of the rarest modern G-Wagens ever built will need to act quickly.