New Mercedes-Benz GL-Class officially unveiled

[Mr. Mercedes]

Yeah MB is still learning its way with SUVs it seems. I blame it on management that seems to still be trying to save a few dollars on interior fittings. Besides that this thing is to uncomfortably similar to another brand's truck around the same size - in the way it looks. I really don't like that.

I am pleased that they are going with the new engines from the start and not the old SOHC V8s. Yeesh! The interior is the biggest weak spot here. It clearly isn't up to the Lexus/VW/Land Rover/BMW standards in this class.

If they had just come up with a different, higher-quality interior for this GL I could live with everything else. The engines and spec sound good, but for the price Mercedes is going to be asking, remember this GL will be positioned above the ML and R-Classes, the interior should have been at least on the CLS level if not the S-Class level. Hell build it in Germany if you can't get the desired quality/skill out of the U.S. plant.M

Absolutely!

The R-Class is already having a tough time here in the U.S. It does sell, but not at the numbers Mercedes had hoped, and I think the two main reasons are a high-price/low standard equipment and a interior that isn't equal to the asking prices.M

Still a bit early to scratch the R-class off. Its a new segement that may take a while to build...or may actually never eventuate. It can go either way.

In all from what I see...the exterior and interior of GL is mediocre at best. And the side profile is LAME. It has none of the creases and crispness of any of the new MB's and seems more in line with the last generation of vehicles. At its introduction, it already seems dated, boring and staid. The X9, and new large 4X4 from Lexus probably won't have much trouble destroying this.

 

[Imhotep Evil]

OMG, this is real, I tought it was some weirdo photoshop (like with the W221).
There is nothing I can say that you guys havent said before.
Why, oh why Mercedes ?!
Need to keep the faith alive, surely MB will come out of this (sic) dark age of design.
Why am I being tortured like this ?!

 

[yomomwhat]

OMG, this is real, I tought it was some weirdo photoshop (like with the W221).
There is nothing I can say that you guys havent said before.
Why, oh why Mercedes ?!
Need to keep the faith alive, surely MB will come out of this (sic) dark age of design.
Why am I being tortured like this ?!

i dunno but every post of your i have read in the MB section is negative? if you hate them so much why not just post in the BMW section?

 

[LaArtist]

Yeah man you pretty much hate MB..haha but its all good

PS
I want to see more rear shots..i really like the rear

 

[Yperion]

I think it's nice if you compare it with the big American SUVs it will have to compete with. The usual ML class interior could use an upgrade.

 

[Alx]

The Lexus LX-470 wins hands down in this dept.

 

[GTA45E]

Yeah MB is still learning its way with SUVs it seems. I blame it on management that seems to still be trying to save a few dollars on interior fittings. Besides that this thing is to uncomfortably similar to another brand's truck around the same size - in the way it looks. I really don't like that.

I think I know which one your talking about.

I`m sure MB will pruduce an GL63 AMG, I can`t wait to see that.
If it`s one thing I like about this design it`s the D-pillar, the taper is handsome and fits the design well.

 

[Alx]

looks like an aggressive Jeep Gr.Cherokee!

 

[Alx]

I think I know which one your talking about.

You beat my by seconds!!! Both posted at the same time.

 

[GTA45E]

lOl Alex, I added another comment to.

 

[siko]

It's alright, but it looks too much like a big ML... adds nothing to the table IMO.

BTW, are they still gonna keep making the old G-class ?

 

[LaArtist]

yep.. thank god for that

 

[Alx]

It's alright, but it looks too much like a big ML... adds nothing to the table IMO.

BTW, are they still gonna keep making the old G-class ?

Yes it does, and yes they are.

http://www.germancarforum.com/showthread.php?t=1014

 

[GTA45E]

Thank God for that, the G lives!

 

[Mr. Chigga_Chan]

Seriously, the G-Wagon is such an icon. If they can make the interior up to par with the S-Class, change the suspension for better onroad performance yet maintain the off-road capability and drop in those new Petrol and Diesel V8's, I'm totally sold! Definitely live up to the G-Wagon icon and the MB Marque.

 

[Deutsch]

Hung jury on this one.. looks nice, but then at the same time it looks like a Lexus GX470? Not a good look for MB. I'll wait til' I see one in person to make a final judgement...

 

[SDNR]

I still don't understand why MB is producing this vehicle, I suspect is was intended to replace the G class - I think it will take many potential sales from the G class anyway - I have no doubt that this GL will eventually be seen by most of us as a perfectly legitimate replacement for the G class - as was originally intended..

 

[notic]

looks like an aggressive Jeep Gr.Cherokee!

from the b-pillar on it kind of reminds me of the new suzuki grand vitara.

imo, the exterior for me is a big disapointment, it strays away from other mercedes designs. its not sleek, sexy, nor dynamic. at least the interior is better than the ML's though. all that plastic in the ML really made it feel cheap. and i'm really glade they did away with the fake suede inserts in the seats. that stuff really gives you a wedgie with the wrong pants.

 

[Merc1]

I think I know which one your talking about.

I`m sure MB will pruduce an GL63 AMG, I can`t wait to see that.
If it`s one thing I like about this design it`s the D-pillar, the taper is handsome and fits the design well.

Close, but the SUV I had in mind was the Lexus GX470, I'll have to find a pic.

M

 

[Deutsch]

Close, but the SUV I had in mind was the Lexus GX470, I'll have to find a pic.

M

I said that too!

I'd buy this one for sure! Lovvve it!!!!