Mercedes Gls Introducing; The-New Mercedes Gls Suv

The Mercedes GLS is a vehicle billed as 'the S-Class of SUVs' You'd probably know this model better as the 'GL-Class', but Mercedes has updated that design with smarter styling, greater comfort, more agile driving dynamics and its 'best in class' safety standards, hence the change in badge work from 'GL' to 'GLS'.
Back to the GLS model. It's this design's third seating row that's always set it apart in the luxury 4x4 market that rarely offers this option - or if it does, often restricts practical use of the extra seats. Not so here. The GLS isn't any bigger than its GL-Class predecessor, but it should be subtly nicer to ride in, thanks to the brand's latest AIRMATIC air suspension system, a smoother 9G-TRONIC auto gearbox and all the latest telematics.

Not everyone is going to feel comfortable driving something of this size, but motoring in the GLS is a pretty fabulous way to view your everyday world.
Engines are the same as they were in the old GL-Class range. The GLS 350d variant that most will buy uses a 3.0-litre V6 diesel power plant, which produces 258bhp and 620Nm of torque. The 9G-TRONIC automatic gearbox now has 9 speeds rather than 7, making for greater efficiency and smoother shifts. The car has a number of DYNAMIC SELECT driving modes if you feel like pushing on a bit. We can't imagine many GLS customers are going to risk taking this model off road, but for the few that might, there's an optional off-road package for the 350d which adds a centre differential lock, a low-range gearbox, extra modes for the DYNAMIC SELECT system and three additional heights for the suspension, that increase ground clearance to 306mm and wading depth to up to 600mm. Also included are under body protection panels and an off-road function for the headlights. For those who don't care about the running costs, a V8 petrol AMG option sits at the top of the range.

So, it's big - of course it is, large enough to make your neighbours question their right-to-light infringement. This MK2 SUV is long, wide and tall, with more than three metres between its wheels and a total length of nearly 5.2m. So you'll need a very large garage. The styling now incorporates the latest Mercedes-Benz look. The smarter front end includes distinctive power domes on the bonnet, while among changes at the rear are more prominent tailpipes. Interior highlights include a classier instrument panel, a redesigned three-spoke multifunction steering wheel and a modified centre console with touchpad.
The AMG Line pack also includes distinctive front and rear bumpers, illuminated side running boards, and 21-inch AMG light-alloy wheels. The Interior has three seating rows, unusual in the super-luxury SUV sector, and the third row has two fully sized adult seats. There's a boot volume of 2300-litres (with all rear seats folded) and a payload capacity of up to 815kg.

Standard kit is comprehensive and includes the latest generation of Mercedes' 'COMAND Online' infotainment system, including an 8-inch screen and touchpad. There's also AIRMATIC air suspension with adaptive damping, an LED Intelligent Light System with Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus, leather upholstery, memory front seats, a Harmon Kardon Logic 7 surround sound system, a panoramic electric sunroof, and a parking package with a 360 camera. You also get a lane tracking package including Blind Spot Assist and Lane Keeping Assist, a Keyless-GO comfort package, THERMOTRONIC climate control with three zones, three-colour ambient lighting and heated seats in the front two rows.
Most owners will be lucky to manage more than 20mpg in regular use but the emissions are better than you'd get from a less powerful supercharged 5.0-litre V8 Range Rover or Range Rover Sport. Good residual values will help soften the running costs blow when the time comes to sell up. And insurance groupings are set at 49 for the diesel and a top-of-the-shop 50 for the GLS63.

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