2026 Mercedes GLE/GLS Facelift

[Rolf]

This 2nd facelift is a massive disappointment. It makes both models look dated somehow with their big chrome grills and black borders using the same design as the E class which doesn't suit these SUVs.

I think both models look less attractive than the pre FL models. The GLE looks so much better than the GLS which looks disastrous at the front with those huge lights.

The interior screens look cheap and really dated with only 12.3 inch separated by massive besels. Why did they not just use the GLC hyperscreen? They deserve the best tech as they so damn expensive!

Also Mercedes why not put soft covering inside the door pockets? It's the attention to detail that is missing at Mercedes Benz. They don't upgrade the cheap parts of the interior that everyone complains about. The same happened with the S class FL and the black shiny door trim.

 

[Gor134]

The black grille surround bezel makes it look like it has a huge hood gap in the front.

 

[Uygar]

I think putting a GLC like grille would’ve been a better choice. It looks so much more modern.

 

[azeez samara]

F#ck you Mercedes!

As a bmw lover I have always been in love with how the gls looks but now I couldn't believe how bad looking it becomes with this update specially the front ,why mercedes why!you have no chance in competing with bmw in SUV and SAV category and probably in other categories as well!!

 

[Rolf]

The GLC EQ looks way better than these 2 outside and inside. It makes both these updates look old hat and dated. It's a shame Mercedes didn't do more updates to the interior with modern screens and if they installed iconic grills both would have looked so much nicer.

 

[AndreB]

As a bmw lover I have always been in love with how the gls looks but now I couldn't believe how bad looking it becomes with this update specially the front ,why mercedes why!you have no chance in competing with bmw in SUV and SAV category AND PROBABLY in other categories as well!!

They are pretty similar now, the new GLS is as ugly as the BMW X7, both have hideous headlights.

 

[azeez samara]

They are pretty similar now, the new GLS is as ugly as the BMW X7, both have hideous headlights.

but i am very optimistic with the facelifted x7 if it goes in the same direction with the leaked facelifted 7er,and even the current x7 looks way better than this facelifted gls

 

[Uygar]

but i am very optimistic with the facelifted x7 if it goes in the same direction with the leaked facelifted 7er

It will. X7 is a great looking full-size SUV imo. GLS is also great, even with this questionable facelift.